10TV MetroParks


Don’t let the high gas prices put a damper on your summer fun. With 15 parks and 140 miles of trails, your Metro Parks are conveniently located throughout Central Ohio. You can even bike or walk to many of the Metro Parks. Most parks feature scenic spots complete with tables and grills for you to enjoy and old-fashioned picnic. Afterward, you can burn off all those calories with a hike through the woods and fields and see wildlife up close. While at the parks be sure and take in one of the many free nature programs. Your Metro Parks offer everything from full moon hikes, to wading in the creek to chasing butterflies through fields of flowers. Visit www.metroparks.net to download park maps and view our summer programs.



Welcome Aboard Travelers The Passport to Metro Parks is your ticket to explore the park district at your own pace while participating in various activities. When your travels are complete, you will be entered into a drawing for fun Central Ohio prizes like: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Family Pass 2 Night stay at an Ohio State Park Resort Franklin Park Conservatory Family Membership The Wilds Family 4 pack of Tickets Donatos Pizza Gift Cards Attend a taping of 10TV's Wall to Wall Sports Metro Park Lodge or Shelter Rental Pick up your passport now at any Columbus Metro Parks nature center or naturalist office for a complete list of activities, questions, and rules to begin your Metro Parks passport adventure. Complete at least 10 activities to receive a participation prize. Complete 20 activities to be entered in the Grand Prize and runner-up drawings.

July 10: Blacklick Woods Lens and Leaves Camera Club 7:00 pm - Discover natural history and photographic techniques. www.lensandleaves.org July 10: Sharon Woods Preschoolers: Bug-a-boo Tram Ride 9:30 am - Take a tram tour of the park and learn about insects. July 10: Sharon Woods Preschoolers: Bug-a-boo Tram Ride 10:30 am - Take a tram tour of the park and learn about insects. July 10: Sharon Woods Preschoolers: Bug-a-boo Tram Ride 11:30 am - Take a tram tour of the park and learn about insects. July 10: Sharon Woods Preschoolers: Bug-a-boo Tram Ride 1:00 pm - Take a tram tour of the park and learn about insects.	The Summer issue of Metro Parks' ParkScope magazine is now available in your Metro Parks. Pick up a copy today or click here!

• Blacklick Woods - A Diamond In The "Rough"
• Inniswood Gardening Guide
• Metro Parks Passport Program
• Homeschool Program at Blacklick Woods
• Come in out of the cold
• Big Bugs invade Inniswood Metro Gardens
• Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park fights for Endangered Species

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Did you know the Metro Parks are a great place for you and your dog to socialize while enjoying nature? Grab your leash and click on this link to find Metro Parks Pet Friendly trails.

Metro Parks nature centers at Blacklick Woods, Blendon Woods and Highbanks are open daily and naturalists and volunteers are available to answer questions. Inside the nature center, visitors will discover Ohio's natural and cultural history through exhibits, seeing wildlife up close and participating in activities. For a complete listing of Metro Parks Nature Center hours, click here.