There’s always something to do in your Metro Parks!
Whatever the season, there’s something exciting to do at Metro Parks. From winter hikes under twinkling lights to summer movies in the park, everyone can join in the adventure. Our inclusive events and programs let you connect with nature, learn about the local wildlife, and find an engaging activity for you and your family.
Want to host your own race, community or sporting event at Metro Parks? You will need a Special Event permit to do so. Metro Parks will begin accepting Special Event applications for 2026 dates at 8:00am on Wednesday, November 12. Special Event Application.
Ready to start exploring? View our Events calendar below to see the most up-to-date offerings at all our parks. Click on each event to learn more, including time, description, and age range, or search by a specific topic or park. Take a refreshing hike on one of our trails, participate in an outdoor adventure program, or check out what else we have to offer!
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Events
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Beginning Birders 12+: Duck Walk
Blendon Woods
4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, United States
Wander out to Thoreau Lake to see what ducks are on the pond today. We will look for birds along the way too!
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Try It! Archery
Blacklick Woods Golf Course
7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United States
Enjoy the thrill and fun of archery this winter while being toasty warm inside at the Blacklick Woods Golf Course!! Archery will be indoors at the Golf Course Pro Shop! ...Read More
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Eagle Hike @ Hundred Acre Wood
100 Acre Wood
5280 Cambria Way, Westerville, Ohio
Hike 1.5 miles along a dirt trail to spy on the eagles at their nest. Meet at 5220 Cambria Way. Park along the street.
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Toddler Adventure Club!
Prairie Oaks
3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH, United States
Join us on an exploratory hike at Prairie Oaks Metro Park during our Toddler Adventure Club! We will hike as far as possible during the time-frame, and staff will have ...Read More
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Deep Stretch Yoga with Naomi
Scioto Grove
5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, United States
Join us for an evening of deep stretch yoga at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Yoga will be outdoors weather permitting, with an option to be indoors if needed. Meet at ...Read More
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Fast-Paced Full Moon Hike
Sharon Woods
6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States
Take a Fast-Paced hike through the nighttime woods. Not suitable for strollers or slow walkers.
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Worm Moon Hike
Blacklick Woods
6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United States
Celebrate the March full moon on this 2-mile hike.
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Intro to Spikeball!
Scioto Audubon
400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, United States
Join us for a free and fun session of Spikeball! This game requires some hand-eye coordination. Learn the basics and become a pro! All instruction and equipment provided. We will ...Read More
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Preschool: Vultures
Inniswood Metro Gardens
940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, United States
Soar on over to learn all about the fascinating world of vultures, then tag along as we search for these feathered friends in the gardens.
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BINGO Hike
Homestead
4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, United States
Hop on our multi use trail to get a BINGO! We will walk around the trail, look at nature, and earn BINGO prizes! This program is geared for ages 2-6, ...Read More
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Preschool: Vultures
Inniswood Metro Gardens
940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, United States
Soar on over to learn all about the fascinating world of vultures, then tag along as we search for these feathered friends in the gardens.
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Skunk Cabbage Hike
Clear Creek
185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, United States
Search for Ohio's earliest wildflower on a guided 1-mile hike. Meet at the Barnebey-Hambleton Picnic Area, 620 Clear Creek Road SW in Lancaster (39.600092, -82.631611).
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News & Events
Olivia Garas Land Management Coordinator of the North End Parks One of the most important jobs we have in Resource Management is removing invasives. There are so many different plants …Read More
Shelly Richardson Pickerington Ponds Manager Metro Parks acquired an 11-acre parcel of land last year as part of Pickerington Ponds Metro Park. The area included an old house that was …Read More
Evelyn Hilgeman Outdoor Adventure Programmer Staying consistent with New Year’s resolutions is something we all struggle with. As January goes, we tend to be overly ambitious when we set goals …Read More
Cody Berkebile Senior Naturalist, Blacklick Woods In winter, many songbirds migrate south to find warmer weather and available food. The birds that remain in Ohio mostly eat seeds and nuts, …Read More