MEGAN FLEISCHER Horticulturist, Inniswood Metro Gardens Since 1999, seasonal displays at Inniswood have been designed around a specific theme. The theme helps to inspire diverse, exciting displays that introduce a …Read More
ELAINE HALL Assistant Resource Manager Around this time every year, while growing up, the blooming seas of golden yellows always meant it was time to go back to school. Goldenrods …Read More
MACY TALLARICO Outdoor Adventure Programmer As the fall season approaches and we start to clean and store our kayaks and paddle boards, people may find themselves wondering “What other outdoor …Read More
Reach new heights as you ascend nearly 100 feet to the top of the fire tower at Scioto Grove Metro Park.
LEAH CONWAY Seasonal Naturalist, Blacklick Woods Have you noticed a white squirrel while on any of your walks in the Metro Parks? In particular if you’re strolling about on the …Read More
Delight your senses this fall with walks through the avenues 0f towering trees in the forests and alongside the rivers and streams of Metro Parks.
JILL SNYDER Visitor Engagement Manager Metro Parks was recognized recently by Columbus City Schools for the continuous partnership work between the two agencies. Both organizations strive to educate the students …Read More
Dave Potts Invasives Team Volunteer – Highbanks Why I volunteer at Metro Parks, what I do and what I love most about it I retired in 2016 after a full …Read More
ELAINE HALL Assistant Resource Manager Everyone secretly loves statistics. Especially record breaking statistics. During the Olympics we are hooked on whether an athlete is going to break a record, or …Read More
LEAH CONWAY Seasonal Naturalist, Blacklick Woods Of the 22 woodpecker species found worldwide, seven are present in Ohio. Today we’ll be taking a look at the aptly-named red-headed woodpecker. Though …Read More
LIZ CHRISTIAN Social Media and Marketing Specialist You’ve probably heard over and over (and over) again that you should pick up after your pet when they poop. It’s, quite frankly, …Read More
Highbanks Metro Park has a fabulous playground filled with equipment designed to set kids aflame with enthusiasm. But the whole park is a playground, so watch young kids having a …Read More
LIZ CHRISTIAN Social Media and Marketing Specialist You asked, we listened! Many visitors have been asking about Chronolog stations at Metro Parks, and we’re happy to announce that we’ve recently …Read More
LIZ CHRISTIAN Social Media and Marketing Specialist The inaugural Bark Bash was held on August 24 at Prairie Oaks Metro Park. The park was transformed into a canine paradise for …Read More
RUSSEL COWDEN Human Resources Specialist My first job for Metro Parks was as a CSI Coordinator in summer 2013. Technically, I was a seasonal maintenance technician, but for eight weeks …Read More
Trevor Williams Metro Parks Construction Manager Hometown and Background I was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio on the northeast side of the city. My father was raised on a …Read More
Enjoy the video below for a wee taste of the fantastic forum of fun available for you, family and friends, including four-legged canine co-habiters, when you come to Scioto Fest …Read More
LIZ CHRISTIAN Social Media and Marketing Specialist The dog days of summer have technically passed, but it’s still pretty warm out there. Yet, there’s no better time to explore the …Read More
LEAH CONWAY Seasonal Naturalist – Blacklick Woods The monarch butterfly may be the most famous of invertebrates here in the US — followed closely by the black widow spider and …Read More
Sarah Zinsmeister Park Ranger, Glacier Ridge Metro Park Hometown and Background My dad relocated a lot in his work for Abbot Laboratories, so we were frequently on the move. Every …Read More