Holiday shopping season at the 2nd Street Market
Updated November 17th, 2024
2nd Street Market Indoor Shopping Season For those who enjoyed shopping with the 2nd Street Market outdoor market vendors this season, worry not. Many of those businesses will be popping up indoors over the winter season, with returning favorites including farmers Maker’s Meadow, Moonlit Farms, Guided by Mushrooms and many more. Follow your favorite Market […]
MetroParks Ice Rink Opens Nov. 29
Updated November 14th, 2024
As far as traditions go, not much can top ice skating with your friends and family on a cool winter day! Gather your loved ones and come to the MetroParks Ice Rink where you can listen to holiday music while gliding on the ice, then enjoy food and drinks from the RiverScape Café. At 150 […]
Recycle Holiday Lights at Five Rivers MetroParks
Updated November 12th, 2024
Five Rivers MetroParks and Cohen Recycling are making the holidays greener by proving bins at 10 MetroParks locations where the public can drop off string lights to be recycled now through Feb. 1, 2025. To ensure ease of drop off and that bins are located equitably throughout Montgomery County, MetroParks has added drop-off bins […]
Festive events, opportunities to shop local at the 2nd Street Market this season
Published November 7, 2024
The 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St. in downtown Dayton, will offer visitors unique shopping and programming opportunities during the holiday season starting this November. A Five Rivers MetroParks facility, the Market features more than 50 small businesses that offer fresh, local food; pantry staples; hand-crafted items; and more. “There is a seasonal excitement […]
Montgomery County voters pass Five Rivers MetroParks levy
Published November 6, 2024
Montgomery County residents voted to pass Issue 35, Five Rivers MetroParks’ 1.0-mill, 10-year levy. “Five Rivers MetroParks is essential to our quality of life, and the parks stimulate community economic development,” Chief Executive Officer Karen Hesser said. “We greatly appreciate the support of the voters. These results reinforce how much our community values the high-quality […]
MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for November
Updated October 28th, 2024
GET OUT & EXPLORE YOUR METROPARKS For more than 60 years, Five Rivers MetroParks has been connecting people with nature by providing clean, safe outdoor spaces that support the public’s physical, emotional and mental health. You can learn more about exploring your MetroParks and get involved by: Volunteering with Five Rivers MetroParks Learning more about […]
Celebrate spooky season with a hike through history
Updated October 24th, 2024
With its stunning colors and crisp temps, fall is an awesome time to get outdoorsy — and to explore the season’s spooky vibe by visiting some ghostly remnants of days long past in your Five Rivers MetroParks. The preservation and interpretation of the Dayton region’s natural heritage is at the core of MetroParks’ mission, but […]
RiverScape: Ice Rink Opening Weekend and Community Fitness at the Market
Updated October 20th, 2024
Thank You Visitors! Whether you were here for a Summer Music Series concert, participated in a fitness class, attended a festival, or just came to enjoy the park, thank you for spending time with us. We hope to see all of you this winter as we get ready for ice skating! Stay tuned to our […]
End of Outdoor Market Season, Community Fitness, Pumpkin Decorating & Trick or Treat at the Market
Updated October 17th, 2024
2024 Outdoor Market Winds Down, Indoor Market Available Year-Round Sunday, Oct. 27 marks the end of our outdoor market season. A special thank you to all the growers, specialty food and artisan vendors who attended this year and the patrons who supported them. The outdoor market will return May 2025, but in the meantime the […]
5 ways to boost your mental health with help from the great outdoors
Updated October 9th, 2024
Seeing red for feeling blue? Just step outside! Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day, designed to raise awareness of mental health challenges around the world and mobilize efforts to support mental health. During these challenging times, those who are feeling stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness and other complicated emotions are not alone. According to Montgomery […]
