The Splendor of Inniswood Metro Gardens
Inniswood is a timeless inspiration for so many of us. Head out to the gardens frequently to see the many changes as plants grow and bloom through spring and summer. …Read More
Roll into Metro Parks
Roll into Metro Parks this summer and get a different perspective on the beauty of the parks. The paved trails are perfect for wheels, so whether your pleasure is biking, …Read More
Behind the Parks: Meet Marty at Slate Run
Marty Shull Park Manager, Slate Run Metro Park Hometown and Background I was raised in the Columbus suburb of Grandview Heights. My mother remarried when I was in 6th grade, …Read More
Canopy Walk is your gateway to the sky
VIRGINIA GORDON Communications Coordinator You’ve never seen anything like this at a Metro Park before. Imagine yourself walking through the tree tops, high above the earth, eyeball to eyeball with …Read More
THE SONG CONTEST
VIRGINIA GORDON Communications Coordinator Another TALL TALE FROM THE DEEP WOODS (TTDW) Roll up, roll up – nature’s biggest and bestest (hee-hee, that’s not a word!) Song Contest is about …Read More
Tim Talks: Blacklick Woods Canopy Walk
In our latest Tim Talks video, Metro Parks Executive Director Tim Moloney presents 60 seconds of fun at the Blacklick Woods Canopy Walk, as Tim and invited guests check out …Read More
May is American wetlands month
Our Wander & Wonder video explores the diverse habitats of the wetlands at Pickerington Ponds Metro Park, with its beautiful ponds surrounded by wildflowers and tall grasses. It’s a landscape …Read More
Tad Jeffrey Memorial Grants: 2024 Edition
ALI IOVINO Friends of Metro Parks Board Member Who was Tad Jeffrey? Robert Hutchins “Tad” Jeffrey II was a Columbus businessman and philanthropist who sadly passed in 2016. A Bexley …Read More
Tornado damages the Tall Pines Area at Walnut Woods
OLIVIA PIPER Resource Management Technician With recent stormy weather throughout Ohio, you may have noticed dramatic damage to some of the Metro Parks. One park in particular, Walnut Woods, experienced …Read More
TALL TALES FROM THE DEEP WOODS – The Peepers
VIRGINIA GORDON Communications Coordinator “D’yawannit, d’yawannit, d’yawannit, d’yawannit…” Hundreds of ‘em, no thousands of ‘em, spring peepers, all driven by the most grotesque libido, gathered together liked crazed Dionysians and …Read More
Lesser Celandine – the foot soldiers of the plant world’s evil empire
OLIVIA PIPER Resource Management Technician From around late March to mid-April, you may notice a vibrant blanket of yellow along rivers, streams and forested floodplains. Although they are pretty, unfortunately, …Read More
Benefits of Hiking in the Rain
MEGAN HARRIS Outdoor Adventure Programmer Picture this: it’s Friday, and you’ve been looking forward to the weekend because you have a beautiful day planned in one of Ohio’s many parks …Read More
A FOX IN THE SNOW: the challenge of conquering 19 winter hikes demands courage, commitment, and a bit of comedy
KATHLEEN O’DOWD Guest Contributor Cunning and sly, intelligent and adaptable, the red-haired fox is known for its pointed snout and bushy tail. Don’t let his relatively small size fool you …Read More
Five Trails to Explore this Spring at Metro Parks
LIZ CHRISTIAN Marketing and Social Media Specialist Bluebell Trail The Bluebell Trail at Three Creeks Metro Park offers the perfect view of the blooming bluebells in spring. This 1-mile trail …Read More
Behind the Parks: Meet Joe at Pickerington Ponds
Joe Goddard Maintenance Technician, Pickerington Ponds Metro Park Hometown and Background I came into the world at St Ann’s Maternity Hospital in Columbus, but my early years were spent in …Read More
Adventure Starts Here: Overlooks
Reach new heights and seek new views of the parks from our many overlook decks and observation areas. There are always new views to experience as the season’s change, and …Read More
Kayakers – beware of April showers
MEGAN HARRIS Outdoor Adventure Programmer Kayaking is one of the most popular activities that the Metro Parks’ Outdoor Adventure team has to offer. Sometimes we offer kayaking programs on lakes, …Read More
Roll around the park!
SERENA TSANG Outdoor Adventure Programmer Many people come to the Metro Parks for hiking, picnicking, or wildlife watching. While I love all of these activities too, recently I have been …Read More
Wander & Wonder: Programs and nature centers
Visit one of our four nature centers for a fun day of learning and exploration.
The Metro Parks Strike Team attacks Bank Run
LOGAN DUNN Assistant Resource Manager What is a strike team, you may ask? Well, typically, each week Metro Parks staff members gather together at various parks around the park district …Read More