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One of America’s Largest Witch Hazel Collections

Witch hazels are flowering plants boasting warm colors that also have medicinal properties. There are four main species – American witch hazel (H. virginiana), Chinese witch hazel (H. mollis), Ozark witch hazel (H. vernalis) and Japanese witch hazel (H. japonica) –...

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Eastern Bluebirds Need Your Help

Eastern Bluebirds Need Your Help

Each year, Five Rivers MetroParks volunteers monitor 48 bluebird boxes throughout nine MetroParks....

Anyone Can Be a Scientist with Citizen Science

Anyone Can Be a Scientist with Citizen Science

If you’re looking for a fun, easy way to give back to nature and help the environment,...

MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for March

MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for March

Below you’ll find a list of programs and events for all ages, from children to lifelong learners,...

One of America’s Largest Witch Hazel Collections

One of America’s Largest Witch Hazel Collections

Witch hazels are flowering plants boasting warm colors that also have medicinal properties. There...

Eastern Bluebirds Need Your Help

Eastern Bluebirds Need Your Help

Each year, Five Rivers MetroParks volunteers monitor 48 bluebird boxes throughout nine MetroParks....

Anyone Can Be a Scientist with Citizen Science

Anyone Can Be a Scientist with Citizen Science

If you’re looking for a fun, easy way to give back to nature and help the environment,...

MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for March

MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for March

Below you’ll find a list of programs and events for all ages, from children to lifelong learners,...

Winter at the 2nd Street Market

Shop for seasonal produce, try prepared foods from vendors, and enjoy interactive programs and demonstrations.
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Paint-A-Park

Explore your creativity through MetroParks. Art supplies are provided to on site, and participants will be given the opportunity to share their artwork on our digital gallery.
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Ecotalks

Your MetroParks are laboratories for research: meet researchers, contemplate their study questions, hear their stories and learn what they have discovered.
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Upcoming Events & Programs

Adopt-A-Park: Earth Day Volunteer Event

MetroParks Mobile App

MetroParks visitors can access information about parks and trails easily from their mobile devices. The mobile app is free and available for both iPhone and Android devices.
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MetroParks Trails Challenge

Are you ready to take on new trails? The MetroParks Trails Challenge is packed with hiking, walking, cycling, paddling, mountain biking and horseback riding adventures.
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Become a Volunteer

At Five Rivers MetroParks, volunteers don’t just make a difference, they are the difference! MetroParks offers a variety of high-quality volunteer opportunities that engage youth, families, groups and others.
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Donate Today

The Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation is a nonprofit that exists to support Five Rivers MetroParks in its work to protect the region's natural heritage and offer outdoor experiences that inspire a personal connection with nature.
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Research

Five Rivers MetroParks are laboratories for research: Ecologists, botanists, and other scientists conduct observations and experiments in nature.
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Contact

Mon. – Fri., 8 AM – 5 PM
Sat. – Sun., 10 AM – 5 PM

937-275-PARK

Complete the form at metroparks.org/contact.

Five Rivers MetroParks Rangers patrol all parks 24/7. If you need Ranger assistance, please call 937-225-HELP (4357). Call 911 for emergencies.