Run wild at Highbanks
SHELBY WATKINS, Highbanks Ranger If you’re preparing for a race or starting a running routine, the trails in your Metro Parks are a great place to start. I’ve trained for …Read More
Two Hungry Naturalists visit with 10TV
Three Creeks Metro Park’s two hungry naturalists cook up a storm with 10TV anchor Karina Nova. SEE TWO HUNGRY NATURALISTS COOK UP SOME TURKEY SAUSAGE WITH BISCUITS AND GRAVY
A photographic amble through a prairie marsh
JIM McCORMAC Reproduced with permission from Jim McCormac’s Blog, Ohio Birds and Biodiversity Read more of Jim’s terrific blog posts here Jim worked for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources …Read More
Two Hungry Naturalists: Fowl play at Three Creeks
They’re wacky, they’re funny and they’re hungry! Our Two Hungry Naturalists talk turkey while cooking up some delicious biscuits and sausage gravy at Three Creeks. TWO HUNGRY NATURALISTS – …Read More
Three Generations of the Starks family love the Metro Parks
Dana Starks meets up with 10TV’s Yolanda Harris at Three Creeks to talk about the three generations of her family that love and use the Metro Parks frequently. As well …Read More
Tim Talks: Black Men Run bond at Blacklick Woods
Run with your friends at Blacklick Woods like Black Men Run do. SEE MORE TIM TALKS VIDEOS Tell us your story
Tim Talks: Discover adventure in your Metro Parks
Dana and her family dare to discover adventure in their Metro Parks 💚 Where will your next exploration start? SEE MORE TIM TALKS VIDEOS SEE MORE VIDEO with Dana and …Read More
Oh deer! Let’s rut
BRYAN KNOWLES, Glacier Ridge and Homestead Park Manager When the sun’s out, the sky’s a brilliant bright blue and the clouds are puffy white, there’s no better place to be …Read More
Who cooks for you?
CRAIG BIEGLER, Battelle Darby Creek Naturalist On November 11, over 100 people went on a hike at Battelle Darby Creek with the hope of having an owl experience. During the …Read More
Metro Parks Annual Winter Hike Series
The snow is starting to fall, which means it’s time for winter hikes! Join us for our 46th annual winter hike series starting January 2019. For a full schedule of …Read More
We have the perfect place for you!
UPDATED JANUARY 2020! SARAH YOUNG, Customer Service Manager Your Metro Parks offer a wide range of fun opportunities to get out and explore nature, but what you might not know …Read More
Tim Talks: Connect with nature and each other
Quincy said it best – you truly get to connect with one another in nature. So hit the trails at your favorite Metro Park and spend a morning walking, talking …Read More
Thank you, Franklin County voters!
Thank you Franklin County voters for your continued support and passage of the Metro Parks levy. We couldn’t do it without you!
Blacklick Woods stirs up fond memories
Beverly McNeal recounts her happiest memories of Blacklick Woods. She spent a lot of time at the park over the years and loves hiking with her family and friends, discovering …Read More
Making apple butter and apple cider the 1880s way
Nothing says fall more than apple butter and apple cider! Check out how the folks at Slate Run Living Historical Farm make theirs, the 1880s way. Check out our 1880s …Read More
The Ayaz Family
Hibah Ayaz and her young daughter love Blacklick Woods and are frequent visitors. They particularly enjoy a walk on the trails, and also have fun at the playground and take …Read More
Black Men Run
Black Men Run – Columbus Chapter build friendship and stay healthy while running at Central Ohio’s first Metro Park, Blacklick Woods. The inspiring group meet at the park every Saturday.
Metro Parks – 70 Years Strong
Current Franklin County levy funding for Metro Parks expires at the end of 2019. On Nov. 6, 2018, Metro Parks will seek a 10-year, 0.95-mill levy that will run through …Read More
Blacklick Woods is about to turn 70
The first Metro Park turns 70 on October 20, 2018 and to celebrate, Blacklick Woods will have 70 fun activities appealing to all ages. Metro Parks Executive Director Tim Moloney …Read More
Celebrate Blacklick Woods’ 70th Birthday Bash
CODY BERKEBILE, Blacklick Woods Naturalist Metro Parks acquired 113 acres of land in 1948 that would become Blacklick Woods, the first Metro Park, paying $160 per acre for 100 acres …Read More