In The News
(January 2012) Location, location, location: Wedding venues with a twist
(January 2012) New trees needed to replace dying ash
(January 2012) Riverfront plans taking form
(January 2012) 2011 rainfall hurt park attendance
(January 2012) DNA study could benefit Presque Isle deer herd
(January 2012) Kids will be yakin' about kayaking
(December 2011) Five Rivers MetroParks confronts $3.7 million budget shortfall
(December 2011) Last-minute gifts for frazzled holiday shoppers
(December 2011) Four new vendors join 2nd Street Market
(December 2011) Why it's important to tend to garden during winter
(November 2011) How to get through cold-weather workouts
(November 2011) Tough, wiley wild turkey has long history in Ohio
(November 2011) Dayton Foundation offers $200,000 for river project
(October 2011) GearFest reveals Dayton's potential
(September 2011) Gearing up for the great outdoors - Dayton City Paper
(September 2011) Calling All Outdoor Enthusiasts – GearFest is here! - DaytonMostMetro.com
(September 2011) Get into GearFest
(September 2011) Local parks show off fall season
(September 2011) Five Rivers MetroParks rated 'bike friendly' by national league
(September 2011) Planting park pride: Become a Forest Foster Family
(September 2011) Fundraising for river project on track
(August 2011) Recreational corridor envisioned
(August 2011) Bike ride from Dayton to WSU getting closer
(August 2011) New section of bike path connects more than counties
(August 2011) New 2.5-mile bikeway segment linking Montgomery, Miami counties to open
(August 2011) MetroParks moving HQ closer to RiverScape
(August 2011) Common outdoor myths about plants, critters debunked
(August 2011) Organizers seek $3M more for river by September
(July 2011) $1 million grant spurs Great Miami River project
(July 2011) Arboretum director leaving after 11 years
(July 2011) Kayak the Great Miami River this weekend
(July 2011) $4M river project gaining support
(July 2011) Paddle sports appeal to all ages, skill levels
(July 2011) Park district copes with cuts
(June 2011) Park providers respond to a growing interest in community gardening
(June 2011) Home values hurt city services
(June 2011) New leader of Five Rivers MetroParks sets agenda
(June 2011) Livin la vida local
(June 2011) Three local gardeners share tips for watering plants
(June 2011) Don't let kids take a 'braincation' this summer
(June 2011) Local hiker completes Buckeye Trail
(June 2011) Kettering man discovers new side of Ohio on trail
(June 2011) Opportunities for eating local are growing
(June 2011) Get set for summer fun at RiverScape
(June 2011) Make a splash at the 12th annual Paddle in the Park
(May 2011) Bike trail connection projects to link cities
(May 2011) Bike to work, get a pancakse breakfast as part of Bike to Work Month promotion
(May 2011) Bike to Work Day Video from WDTN
(May 2011) Emerald ash borer impacts MetroParks
(May 2011) Slither through this serpentine sculpture
(May 2011) Sculpture/maze opens today at Wegerzyn
(May 2011) 'Branching Out' project features local artists, classes
(April 2011) VIDEO: Bikeways -- it's where you play
(April 2011) Ways to help the planet for Earth Day
(April 2011) 'Canal Men' sculpture now on view at RiverScape
(April 2011) Twig serpent snaking through Wegerzyn
(April 2011) Biking to work gaining speed in Dayton
(April 2011) Get outside and ride: Nearly 270 miles of bike paths in the Miami Valley make it easy
(March 2011) Flood lingers, but rivers begin to recede
(February 2011) MetroParks ready to sell wetlands credits to area developers
(February 2011) Enjoy winter? Sure, it's only natural: 6 ways to get outside and make the most of these frosty days
(February 2011) Councilwoman questions plan for bike path through Riverside
(February 2011) New Five Rivers MetroParks exec to take over in March
(February 2011) Five Rivers MetroParks hires new director
(January 2011) Public meetings Friday for MetroParks finalists
(January 2011) Two finalists selected for MetroParks top job
(January 2011) Community Award Given to Carriage Hill MetroPark
(December 2010) MetroParks establishes conservation area near Austin interchange
(November 2010) RiverScape ice rink now open for the season
(November 2010) Bigger, better RiverScape ice rink open; special hours Dec. 20-Jan. 2
(November 2010) Parks need 'foster families' for tree seedlings in wake of ash borer attacks
(October 2010) Riverside Council OKs Mad River bike trail extension proposal
(October 2010) Ohio National Road Association unveils Tadmor interpretive signage
(October 2010) MetroParks outdoor recreation festival offers know-how
(August 2010) River’s new designation expected to spur tourism
(August 2010) African American Cultural Festival returns to Dayton
(August 2010) Interest blooming in community gardens
(August 2010) Five Rivers MetroParks director to retire
(July 2010) WSU prof, MetroParks biologist team up to fight invasive plant
(July 2010) Celtic Festival mixes entertainment, education
(July 2010) Celtic Festival kicks it up
(July 2010) Dayton Celtic Festival headliner bands
(July 2010) Wetland opens after seven-year restoration
(July 2010) This year's Cityfolk crowd may be the biggest yet
(June 2010) River projects on Mad, Great Miami considered
(June 2010) City considering removal of low dam to allow for safer kayaking, canoeing
(June 2010) Expansion of RiverScape is ‘proof Dayton isn’t dead’
(June 2010)
RiverScape additions invite visitors, skaters, commuters
(June 2010) RiverScape additions to open Monday, June 28
(June 2010) Build a butterfly haven at home
(June 2010) City Youth Learn Life Lessons Through Gardening
(June 2010) 10 easy ideas to help you get inexpensive exercise
(June 2010) Ash borer found in MetroPark
(June 2010) Countywide task force to combat drugs, violence
(June 2010) Make A Splash At Paddle In The Park
(June 2010) Go Local For First Friday
(May 2010) Bike to work week kicks off
(May 2010) River life thriving after removal of low Englewood Dam
(May 2010) 'Bike to it' pushes pedal power
(May 2010) Dayton awarded bike-friendly status
(May 2010) Dayton, Ohio - An Official Bronze-Level Bicycle Friendly Community
(April 2010) Riverscape pavilion contributes to the quality of life in Dayton
(April 2010) Bike trail, sidewalk improvement projects to begin
(April 2010) Area bike trails getting bigger, better
(April 2010) Injured owl set to be released from Glen Helen
(March2010) Unique marketing leads Dan Rivers to public market
(March 2010) Coyote sightings becoming more common, officials say
(March 2010) Get your kids outside this spring
(March 2010) Most events at local Adventure Summit are free
(March 2010) Film featuring ultra-endurance athlete to kick off event at Wright State
(March 2010) Something for every adventurer at annual summit
(January 2010) Boardwalk to be built in restored wetlands, thanks to Wal-Mart grant
(December 2009) Bike trail users spend millions of dollars locally, says survey
(December 2009) Case study: MetroParks chooses to recycle used oil, not burn wood
(December 2009) Five Rivers MetroParks Recycle Used Oil
(December 2009) Hot use for old oil
(December 2009) MetroPark recycles oil to heat offices
(December 2009) Parks have plenty to offer regardless of season
(November 2009) 2nd Street Market sets Stock-Up Wednesday
(November 2009) ODNR Recognizes Educators, Marine Patrols for Community Support
(November 2009) MetroParks levy a big winner
(October 2009) Free harvest festival full of kids activities
(October 2009) 10 short hikes in nearby MetroParks
(October 2009) Park officials taking no chances to pass levy
(October 2009) MetroParks has acheived much since it's last levy
(October 2009) Stock up on mints: It's time for garlic
(October 2009) MetroParks seeks replacement levy
(October 2009) On-street bike lanes being installed downtown
(October 2009) Kayak, snowboard, mountain board demos highlight GearFest
(October 2009) GearFest to showcase recreational options
(October 2009) Bikers take to the road, parks to fight breast cancer
(September 2009) Kayak, snowboard, mountain board demos highlight GearFest
(September 2009) Paddling Provides Exercise, Peace of Mind
(September 2009) Playing in the dirt: Draft horse plow match preserves the skills of the earlier era
(September 2009) A dandgerous low-water dam removed from Stillwater River
(September 2009) Dry summer could bring dazzling fall, ODNR says
(September 2009) MetroParks official: Levy critical
(September 2009) Taste of Miami Valley offers al fresco riverfront grazing at a minimal cost
(September 2009) U Can Do It! Flyer News Fitness Column
(September 2009) Renovated Hills and Dales MetroPark draws holiday crowd
(August 2009) Community welcomes return of black cultural festival
(August 2009) What are the main local issues on the november ballot?
(August 2009) Festivals offer free weekend choices
(August 2009) Advocates bicyclists promote health, wealth
(August 2009) On National Relaxation Day, take a moment to enjoy life
(August 2009) 300 cycling advocates discuss how Dayton can promote bicycling
(August 2009) Mountain Days Artists give voice to appalachian people
(August 2009) Free night of R&B set for Saturday at Island MetroPark
(August 2009) Dayton set to host first regional cycling summit
(August 2009) Vibrant, creative cities are bicycle friendly
(August 2009) Dayton, Ohio hosting bicycle summit
(August 2009) First ever Cycling Summit brings advocates, community leaders together
(August 2009) Bikes are changing look, feel of cities
(August 2009) Biologists to talk Tuesday about fish to preschoolers
(July 2009) Wakeboard Championships in area this weekend
(July 2009) Outrageous River Derby is your chance to walk on water in Dayton, OH
(July 2009) A day for kids of all ages at the 2nd Street Market
(July 2009) Dayton Celtic Festival this weekend
(July2009) Cycling Impacts Dayton's Trails and Streets
(July 2009) Bike ride todays to show beauty, history of recreational trail
(July 2009) Butterflies stage escape from Cox Arboretum
(July 2009) Volunteers needed to survey regional trail users
(July 2009) Long-distance hiker ditches all life's distractions
(July 2009) Stillwater River restoration nears end
(July 2009) Kevin Riley: Go mountain biking
(June 2009) Group works to restore luster of Marie Aull's garden
(June 2009) Hills & Dales renovations earn raves at open house
(June 2009) Huffman: Womans essay shows her love for her dad, nature reserve
(June 2009) MetroParks wants fen open to general public
(May 2009) Kayaking Offers Fun Way To Enjoy Water
(May 2009) 'Everyone is excited' about Hills & Dales MetroPark improvements
(May 2009) Team Challenge on tap for Friday's Bike to Work Day
(May 2009) Community Gardens Growing Like Weeds
(May 2009) Ditch the car and grab a prize
(April 2009) MetroParks Vote For Replacement Levy
(April 2009) MetroParks Annonces Upcoming Levy at Earth Day Event
(April 2009) Wakeboarding National Championships to be held at Eastwood MetroPark
(April 2009) VIDEO - Groundbreaking Held For RiverScape Expansion
(April 2009) RiverScape will get $7.5 million dollar upgrade
(February 2009) GO! Readers' choice awards
(February 2009) WSU, MetroParks team up for summit
(February 2009) Explorer tells women to begin outdoor adventure
(February 2009) Reach for the summit
(February 2009) Wright State expo to highlight Ohio's natural amusements |