Itโs no secret that I’m a huge fan of our Metro Parks, but I’ll admit, sometimes I tend to stick to the ones closest to home. And in Central Ohio, none of them are really that far โ so there’s no excuse this year! The girls and I decided to shake things up and explore […]
New Adventures Await: Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks Update Playgrounds for Even More Fun
Did you know our Metro Park System features 20 outstanding natural area parks, spanning over 28,500 acres of breathtaking land across seven central Ohio counties? With over 230 miles of trails, there’s no shortage of natural fun to be had. But here’s the cherry on top: our well-loved playgrounds have undergone an exciting makeover, transforming […]
Nature Centers are back OPEN at Columbus Metro Parks this June
The best news of June (so far)? The Nature Centers are opening back up at ourย Columbus Metro Parks,ย and we are THRILLED. I have such great memories of exploring most of them with my nanny kids a few years ago. We were able to take the girls once to Highbanks before everything shut down, and it […]
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Our Metro Parks here in Central Ohio are nothing short of incredible. We are fortunate to have them as they feature 19 outstanding natural area parks with more than 230 miles of trails and over 27,700 acres of land in seven Central Ohio counties. With everything going on right now, I feel even more fortunate […]
Step Back in Time at Slate Run Living Historical Farm: A Journey Through 1880s Ohio Farm Life
Just a short drive from Columbus, the time has been turned back to the 1880s at Slate Run Living Historical Farm. As you stroll through the gardens, barns, and farmhouse, you will experience first-hand what life was like on an Ohio farm. As you stroll from the parking lot to the farm, your first sight […]
30 Days of Metro Park Fun
June 1: Alphabet Walk at Slate Run Farm fromย 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.ย Explore the farm while learning 26 facts about tools, animals and life in the 1880s.ย No Sign-up Required. June 2:ย National Prairie Day: Bison, Flowers, and Fun atย Battelle Darby Creek Nature Center fromย 1:00 pm –3:00 pm.ย Celebrate National Prairie Day with activities at the nature center. […]
Metro Park Events
One thing that I always rave about are ourย Metro Parksย hereย in Columbus.ย We are so fortunate to have them. Not only are they absolutely gorgeous, offering hiking trails, bike trails, streams, woodlands and wildflowers – they offer wonderful program, most being free of charge. I have listed a few that caught my eye for the rest of […]
