7 last minute ideas for an outdoor Father’s Day adventure
Published June 17, 2022
Father’s Day is this Sunday and if you are still trying to think of an awesome experience to share with your dad or father figure, consider an outing in one of your 18 clean, safe MetroParks. Dads of all ages and interests enjoy spending time in the outdoors and as an added bonus; outdoor experience […]
Becoming a Garden Volunteer
Published June 15, 2022
Horticulture at Five Rivers MetroParks creates, maintains and preserves green space and habitats for pollinators and native plants, as well as educates visitors on sustainable gardening practices and local food production. Gardening volunteers at Five Rivers MetroParks support our horticulture and education staff in caring for a variety of gardens throughout our parks. These gardens […]
Find your Five Rivers MetroParks on TikTok
Published June 15, 2022
As much as we want to encourage you to unplug and spend time in the great outdoors, we know you use social media to share the wonders of nature with us and your friends. We’re excited to announce that MetroParks is now on TikTok. @fiveriversmetroparks Hike with us at Sugarcreek MetroPark and find just a […]
Growing and Restoring Starts at the MetroParks Seed Nursery
Published May 27, 2022
In summer, Five Rivers MetroParks’ many prairies are bustling with pollinators and boast beautiful foliage and color. From tall grasses to waves of wildflowers, prairies are one of the most impressive habitats to visit. Even more impressive, perhaps, is the potential of just one seed for the restoration of an entire habitat. MetroParks’ seed nursery […]
Big Benefits for Little Volunteers
Published May 27, 2022
How many times has a child stepped up to be your helper? Starting at a young age, children often express an interest in being involved in just about everything adults are doing. Fostering the idea of being a helper is a great way to cultivate a sense of community in children — especially when they […]
The Healing Effects of Nature
Updated May 26th, 2022
The science behind why spending time outdoors improves your physical and mental health For millennium, many have understood that time spent in nature improves human health. Take for example Hippocrates, a Greek physician born around the year 460 BC. Traditionally referred to as the “father of medicine,” he’s widely attributed to the quote, “Nature itself […]
Twin Valley Trails Challenge returns June 4
Published May 26, 2022
Five Rivers MetroParks will host the Twin Valley Trail Challenge on Saturday, June 4. Participants in this free, noncompetitive event choose their own adventure by hiking any distance from 1 to 28.7 miles, following marked routes on the Twin Valley Trail (TVT), located in and connecting Germantown and Twin Creek MetroParks — one of the […]
Nature Play in your MetroParks
Published May 26, 2022
Discover why research shows children who spend time outdoors are healthier, happier and smarter. Jai’Yanna Bass, 11, and sister Sai’Ari Cobb, 9, love playing outdoors, jumping on their trampoline, growing pumpkins, and enjoyinggames with their other sisters, cousins and friends. They also love visiting parks, climbing on the playground at Island MetroPark, as well as […]
Celebrate Bike Month this May
Updated May 18th, 2022
May is National Bike Month, and Dayton has a lot to celebrate. Home to more than 340 miles of paved trails — the nation’s largest paved trail network — the Dayton region is the perfect place to explore on two wheels. It takes a village to help connect people to these amazing amenities, which is […]
Decoding Nature
Updated May 17th, 2022
Are you ready for an adventure? MetroParks has teamed up with the awesome folks who create Decoding Dayton for a look at the past, present and future of your MetroParks, and the role access to nature has played in the Dayton region’s development. From traveling the trails to searching for wildlife, join us to discover […]
