Celtic Festival, cool family fun and live music this July at RiverScape
Published June 27, 2024
The United Irish of Dayton Celtic Festival returns of RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave in downtown Dayton, on Friday, July 26, from 5:30 to 11 p.m. One of the region’s largest summer events, festivities including a 5/10K race, live music, dancing and more, and will continue through the weekend, ending Sunday, July 28 at […]
Staycation in Dayton
Published June 26, 2024
If cross-country trips aren’t in the cards this year, consider a staycation in nature at one of MetroParks’ 23 campsites. MetroParks offers three types of sites suited for the type of camping adventure you want to have outdoors. Frontcountry campsites: Frontcountry experiences are for those who want to enjoy amenities, such as nearby parking, rest […]
Plan your next celebration at one of these MetroParks hidden gems
Updated June 26th, 2024
Between summer holidays, vacations and friendly get-togethers, planning and budgets can start to get out of hand. Luckily, the great outdoors is an affordable, fun venue for your next large family gathering, camping staycation or simple picnic. Five Rivers MetroParks offers dozens of shelters across multiple parks in Montgomery County, many of which offer amenities […]
Firefly populations are dwindling. Here’s how you can help
Published June 24, 2024
Those who have spent many summer evenings outside may have noticed that there aren’t quite as many fireflies as there once were. Indeed, firefly species are dwindling due to many factors, including use of pesticides and habitat loss. Learn more about one of nature’s coolest glowing creatures and how you can help protect their homes.
Paint-A-Park Gallery: Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark, June 2024
Published June 21, 2024
This gallery collects artist submissions from the Paint-A-Park program in Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark, June 2024. The Paint-A-Park program helps to amplify voices and perspectives that often go unheard by giving all participants the opportunity to share their art on our digital gallery. Each piece submitted is a representation of what people from all over our […]
Paint-A-Park Gallery: Eastwood MetroPark, May 2024
Published June 21, 2024
This gallery collects artist submissions from the Paint-A-Park program in Eastwood MetroPark, May 2024. The Paint-A-Park program helps to amplify voices and perspectives that often go unheard by giving all participants the opportunity to share their art on our digital gallery. Each piece submitted is a representation of what people from all over our region […]
2024 City of Dayton Lights in Flight Fireworks: What to Expect
Updated June 21st, 2024
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 will be the City of Dayton’s Lights in Flight Fireworks Display at Kettering Field (444 N. Bend Blvd). The fireworks display is planned for 10 PM and admission is free. The official viewing area is Kettering Field. Due to the location of the fireworks, people will likely not be able to […]
MetroParks to place levy request on November ballot
Published June 14, 2024
At its regularly scheduled meeting today, the Five Rivers MetroParks Board of Park Commissioners (Board) took the first of two required votes to place a levy on the Nov. 5 ballot. The Board unanimously voted in favor of requesting the Montgomery County auditor to certify the amount of a 10-year, 1.0 mill levy. This levy […]
7 last minute ideas for an outdoor Father’s Day adventure
Updated June 10th, 2024
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 […]
Festivals and Fun Happening at RiverScape MetroPark this June
Published June 7, 2024
The Celtic Festival Returns to RiverScape Dayton’s Celtic Festival returns to RiverScape MetroPark for a celebration of Celtic everything, and there will be plenty of Irish food, beer, music, culture and concerts. In addition to three stages set with continuous live entertainment, other festival activities will include a 5K/10K run/walk, parade of kilts, Gaelic Mass […]
