July 4th Frenzy

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

Who stole the Declaration of Independence? Set off on our 0.5-mile escape trail to find out who did it. Make stops at different stations along the way and solve problems ...Read More

Family Campout

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

Registration required. Who's ready for a stellar night in the park after dark?! Bring your own camping gear and enjoy a relaxing evening in the park. We'll have games, a ...Read More

Happy Tails-n-Trails

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

Bring your canine companion for a 2-mile hike followed by a doggie treat. Meet at the Apple Ridge Bulletin Board.

Built to Bake

Slate Run Living Historical Farm 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, United States

Program on-going between 1-3pm. Learn how a wood burning stove works and browse through our collection of 19th-century cookbooks while we prepare baked goods.

For Adults: Nature Ramble

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

Enjoy summer's natural abundance and good company as we go on a roughly 2.5-mile walk through fields and forests with frequent stops along the way to learn about what we ...Read More

Lunchtime Chat: Time Machine Tram Ride

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

Hop aboard the tram and travel back in time to uncover the history of the park. Meet at the Schrock Lake Picnic Shelter.

The Big Splash

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

Try canoeing, look for critters in a table-top pond, slide down a water slide or get wet in the squirt zone. Three Creeks Metro park Confluence Area, 3860 Bixby Rd, ...Read More

Toads & Abodes

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

Learn about the toads of Ohio, meet an American Toad and construct a toad abode to take home.

Horse Powered Grain Threshing

Slate Run Living Historical Farm 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, United States

Demonstration on-going in the barnyard from 1-3pm. See how horses power machinery that separates grain from straw. Weather and crop permitting.

Threads of Light – Meet the Artists

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

Light is Life. An incredible force that connects individual life and the whole of nature. Join the artists of this incredible exhibition, The Nature Conservancy, and Metro Parks for an ...Read More

Rockin’ Around Rocky

Rocky Fork 7180 East Walnut St., Westerville, OH, United States

Take a fast paced fitness hike while listening to your favorite classic rock tunes. Paved and natural surface trails