AUDREY ZIMMERMAN, Camp and Special Events Coordinator As skunk cabbage emerges and the frozen world around us begins to thaw into the renewing, greenish-brown, muddy season we call spring, our …Read More
Hayley and Shaun had their first date at Three Creeks Metro Park five years ago, and knew they were the ones for each other. Now they’ve set a date for …Read More
Hiking Things quiet down in the parks in winter making it the perfect time to bundle up and head out to one of the many nature trails in your Metro …Read More
SCOTT FELKER, Three Creeks Naturalist “Love is in the air…” Or on the ground and maybe in the water. As winter starts its slow ascent to spring, hormone levels in …Read More
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
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
With colder weather comes changing landscapes and spectacular fall color. Head out to your favorite Metro Park and marvel at the vibrant reds, warming yellows and fiery oranges that blanket …Read More
Watch your kids eyes light up with excitement as they climb on the recreation structures at Glacier Ridge, run wild in the natural play area at Blendon Woods or explore …Read More
As the leaves turn colors, your Metro Parks transform into beautiful landscapes of reds, oranges and yellows and become the perfect backdrop for photographs. Check out the lakes, creeks, meadows …Read More
Highbanks Metro Park The Overlook Trail in Highbanks Metro Park is an easy extension from the Dripping Rock Trail and a great place to escape on a hot day. The …Read More
CARRIE MORROW, Assistant Resource Manager Central Ohio birders know that Metro Parks are fantastic for birding adventures. Visitors may be looking to add to their life list or just love …Read More
Blendon Woods Naturalist Stephanie West gives a shout out for the 2.5-mile Overlook, Brookside and Ripple Rock trails. These shaded looped trails descend three times into a stream bed and …Read More
BRANDON NOVOTNY, Prairie Oaks Ranger Canoeing and kayaking are two of the best ways to see your Metro Parks. From magnificent wildlife, to breathtaking sunsets and scenic views, a float …Read More
Explore the parks, collect stamps and earn prizes with the Metro Parks Passport Program! Visitors can pick up their free Passport to Metro Parks booklet at Metro Parks Headquarters, 1069 …Read More
BRUCE SIMPSON, Blendon Woods Naturalist Spring is my favorite time for bird watching. As the lakes and river thaw, many waterfowl fly north and some of the seed-eating birds migrate …Read More
Bird photography is a passion for Adam Brandemihl, who started coming to the parks five years ago to exercise and get a bit of fresh air. On his visits, Adam …Read More
Metro Parks filled a void for a couple that recently moved to Central Ohio from Lansing, Michigan, to be close to their daughter. Barbara and Paul Toman are in their …Read More
AUDREY ZIMMERMAN, Camp & Special Events Coordinator ‘Twas the morning of camp signup, when all through the Metro Parks Not a staff member was sleeping, all up while it was …Read More