Try it! Kayaking

Prairie Oaks 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH, United States

Enjoy Darby Bend Lakes at Prairie Oaks Metro Park from a kayak! Kayaks are solo, sit in kayaks with a max weight of 275 lbs. Some tandems will be available ...Read More

Touch-a-Truck

Battelle Darby Creek 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, United States

Explore the BIG equipment, and learn about the machines that help our park and city run.

Movie Night! Zootopia

Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

Bring a chair and join us for a movie night at your favorite Metro Parks! All events are free and start at dusk.

Summer Fun Day

Blacklick Woods 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United States

Enjoy a fun-filled summer afternoon at the park! Borrow a kite or bring your own, play with bubbles, draw with chalk and enjoy summer!

Evening Forest Hike

Clear Creek 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, United States

Take in forest views on a 4-mile evening hike. This hike will be a combination of public and backcountry trails. Terrain at Clear Creek is steep and uneven. Wear sturdy ...Read More

Ty It! Kayaking

Three Creeks 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, United States

Enjoy Turtle Pond from a kayak! Solo, sit in kayaks available for ages 10+, max weight: 275Ibs. Several tandem kayaks will be available for participants of all ages, with an ...Read More

Nature Kids: Birdwatching

Blacklick Woods 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United States

Come learn about common Ohio birds and take a half-mile hike to see what birds we can find.

Storytime: Lorax

Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States

Listen to a reading of The Lorax and then create a Lorax-themed craft! Ages 2-5. Meeting Location Notes: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after entering the park. There ...Read More

Try it! Kayaking and SUP

Prairie Oaks 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH, United States

Come out and try standup paddle boarding and kayaking for free at Prairie Oaks Metro Park, Darby Bend Lakes. SUPs and Solo sit-in kayaks ages 10+ only. Tandems open for ...Read More