Adult: Off-trail Ravine Geology Hike
Join a geologist on an 2.5-mile off-trail hike in the ravine. Learn the story about the discovery of the prehistoric shark fossil found right here in a Highbanks ravine. Explore …Read More
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My Metro Parks Summer Bucket List
SARAH FLECKER Seasonal Naturalist, Blacklick Woods The temperatures are rising, the wildflowers are blooming, and the birds are singing. Summer is in full swing, and Metro Parks is here to …Read More
Turtle Time
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
Squirrel Fantasia
VIRGINIA GORDON Communications Coordinator Nature. So wonderful, so marvelous, so inspiring. We’re lucky, here in central Ohio, to have 20 Metro Parks practically on our doorsteps. The parks are synonymous …Read More
Behind the Parks: Meet Amy Klamut at Metro Parks Headquarters
Amy Klamut Metro Parks Payroll Specialist Hometown and Background I’m from Mount Vernon, which is about an hour northeast of Columbus. It’s the county seat of Knox County and has …Read More
Have fun with our 75 Year Challenge
JILL SNYDER Visitor Engagement Manager We are excited to invite all of our Metro Parks friends and visitors to participate in the Metro Parks 75 Year Challenge. Our challenge recognizes …Read More
Adult: Off-trail Ravine Geology Hike
JUST ADDED!!! Join a geologist on an 2.5-mile off-trail hike in the ravine. Learn the story about the discovery of the prehistoric shark fossil found right here in a Highbanks …Read More
Metro Parks: your natural mood boosters
ADAM BRANDEMIHL Guest blogger As a psychiatrist, I have seen the positive mental health impacts of consistently spending time in nature, including lower stress levels, improvements in mood and a …Read More
Tim Talks: Mental Health with Adam Brandemihl
In our latest TIM TALKS video, Metro Parks Executive Director Tim Moloney meets with local psychiatrist and Metro Parks enthusiast Adam Brandemihl at Highbanks Metro Park, for a chat about …Read More
Memorial bricks added to Friends’ commemorative programs
MELISSA MEYER Development Assistant, Friends of Metro Parks Friends of Metro Parks is pleased to announce that Memorial Bricks are making their debut this year! Since many of the parks …Read More
Adults: Bird Walk @ River Bluff
Join a naturalist for a mile hike around riverbluff to listen and look for birds. Terrain will be moderate, but probably muddy. This hike will go on rain or shine, …Read More
Behind the Parks: Meet Erin Flannery at Scioto Grove
Erin Flannery Park Ranger, Scioto Grove Metro Park Hometown and background I come from Milan, in north Ohio. It’s a small village, with a population under 1,400, but it’s split …Read More
The Best Places to Read in Metro Parks
This year, National Library Week is April 23-29, and that got us thinking about the best places to read a book at Metro Parks… Highbanks Nature Center Library A classic. …Read More
Tad Jeffrey Grants’ Hall of Fame
MELISSA MEYER Development Assistant, Friends of Metro Parks Friends of Metro Parks is the non-profit organization that helps support the Metro Parks through advocacy, outreach and fundraising. But what are …Read More
Brad Sparks’ Big Birding Year
from the archive In the Spring 2010 edition of Metro Parks’ Parkscope magazine, Brad Sparks wrote about his “Big Year” – the challenge he set himself, to find as many …Read More
An Egg-citing Family Fun Day
**Please Note: This is not an egg hunt, please leave baskets at home** Hop on over for a fun afternoon of “egg-themed” activities. Enjoy an outdoor Easter themed scavenger hunt …Read More
10 Best Activities to do at Metro Parks Over Spring Break
LIZ CHRISTIAN Social Media and Marketing Specialist Spring is just around the corner, and these unusually warm February days have us thinking about spring break! Whether you’re planning a stay-cation, …Read More
Furry Friends Make for the Best Hiking Buddies
LIZ CHRISTIAN Social Media and Marketing Specialist Hiking is fun, but hiking with your best friend is even better! Metro Parks has over 100 miles of pet trails throughout the …Read More
20 IN 23: The Story of Slate Run
VIRGINIA GORDON Communications Coordinator Slate Run, when it opened in 1981, became the largest Metro Park in the Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Park District. In 1963, a full 18 …Read More
Projects a-go-go!
HALEY INGRAM Planning & Design Project Coordinator The third quarter of 2022 has been a busy one for Metro Parks, and the Planning & Design department was no exception! We …Read More