Try it! Kayaking and SUP
Try it! Kayaking and SUP
Come out and try standup paddle boarding and kayaking for free at Quarry Trails Metro Park. First come first served. All equipment provided. SUPs and Solo sit-in kayaks ages 10+ ...Read More
Come out and try standup paddle boarding and kayaking for free at Quarry Trails Metro Park. First come first served. All equipment provided. SUPs and Solo sit-in kayaks ages 10+ ...Read More
Enjoy the lake from a solo, sit-in kayak or stand up paddleboard! Equipment and instruction are provided. Recommended maximum weight of 275 lbs for kayaks. Life jackets are provided and ...Read More
Come out and try standup paddle boarding and kayaking for free at Quarry Trails Metro Park. First come first served. All equipment provided. SUPs and Solo sit-in kayaks ages 10+ ...Read More
Have some down and dirty fun at our annual mud day event. Rinse station provided. Follow signs in park for location.
Explore the Olentangy River to look for some of the animals that live there. Be prepared to get wet! Shoes required in the river for your safety. Please no flip ...Read More
Beat the heat and bring your pup for a 2.5 mile walk along the Greenway Trail. We'll makea few stops along the way to learn about (or sniff!) interesting things ...Read More
Take a 2-mile backcountry hike to Witches Hollow. Crossing Clear Creek will be required to access this area, bring a change of shoes. Meet at the Barnebey Hambleton area, 620 ...Read More
Join Metro Parks at Scioto Audubon Metro Park for Red, White and Boom! The park will be open from 6:30am and close following the conclusion of the fireworks. Please reference ...Read More
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
Join us for 45 min of relaxing outdoor yoga. All levels of experience welcome! Bring a yoga mat, towel, and a block if you have one. Meet behind the ranger ...Read More
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
Bring your canine companion for a 2-mile hike followed by a doggie treat. Meet at the Apple Ridge Bulletin Board.
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.
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
Hop aboard the tram and travel back in time to uncover the history of the park. Meet at the Schrock Lake Picnic Shelter.
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
Learn about the toads of Ohio, meet an American Toad and construct a toad abode to take home.
Demonstration on-going in the barnyard from 1-3pm. See how horses power machinery that separates grain from straw. Weather and crop permitting.
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
Take a fast paced fitness hike while listening to your favorite classic rock tunes. Paved and natural surface trails
Play a few fun rounds of nature bingo for a chance to win a prize, while you learn about Ohio's plants and animals. Meet at the Schrock Lake Picnic Shelter.
Learn about and meet live turtles and experience the world from their eyes! Meeting location notes- Nature Center: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after entering the park. Limited ...Read More
Join us for an evening of painting. Follow along step-by-step as we paint a raccoon. Materials and instruction provided. Wine and beer available for purchase by credit card.
Take a 2-mile (round-trip) hike to Blacklick Creek and search for crayfish hiding under rocks in the water.
Join us for 45 min of relaxing outdoor yoga. All levels of experience welcome! Bring a yoga mat, towel, and a block if you have one. Meet behind the ranger ...Read More
Stop by and take a canoe out for a ride on the lake. Canoes and life jackets provided. We have size infant through adult life jackets, so feel free to ...Read More
Stop by and take a canoe out for a ride on the lake. Canoes and life jackets provided. We have size infant through adult life jackets, so feel free to ...Read More
Walk through the creek upstream to find some unique geologic features. Wear closed-toe shoes that can get wet. Best for ages 6+
Stop by and take a canoe out for a ride on the lake. Canoes and life jackets provided. We have size infant through adult life jackets, so feel free to ...Read More
Stop by and take a canoe out for a ride on the lake. Canoes and life jackets provided. We have size infant through adult life jackets, so feel free to ...Read More
Hike 1.5 mi off trail to identify trees and enjoy the forest. Meet at 5220 Cambria Way. Park along the street
Stop by and take a canoe out for a ride on the lake. Canoes and life jackets provided. We have size infant through adult life jackets, so feel free to ...Read More
Kids and adults of all ages can play in the giant mud pit. Wear old or easily cleaned clothing! Water will be available for basic clean-up. It's probably a good ...Read More
Skate through Glacier Ridge Metro Park as you search for scavenger hunt items set out by park staff!!! Bring your own skates, helmets, and knee pads. Meet at the shelter ...Read More
Kids and adults of all ages can play in the giant mud pit. Wear old or easily cleaned clothing! Water will be available for basic clean-up. It's probably a good ...Read More
Join a naturalist on a 2-mile hike to search the fields for blooming flowers and the bugs that visit them.
Let's take a 2-mile interpretive hike through the forests and prairies under the starlight. Meet at the Indian Ridge Picnic Area Bulletin Board.
Ever wonder what it's like working at Metro Parks? Stop by and meet the people and the equipment behind the job. During this interactive family-friendly event, you can see, touch ...Read More
Bring a chair and join us for a movie night at your favorite Metro Parks! All events are free and start at dusk.
Bring your own tent and enjoy a night of camping, marshmallows and looking for insects. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Use this link to register: https://tinyurl.com/2v9dx85d
Bring your coffee and join other moms on this half-mile hike while using the Five Common Topics to prompt discussion.
Develop your fly fishing skills and catch fish in Clear Creek. Equipment provided. Experience or attendance at the June 24th beginners program is recommended. Meet at the Fern Parking Lot, ...Read More
Get ready to paddle with this on-land course designed to teach you the basics of being on the water! We will go over water safety, proper paddle technique, and practice ...Read More