Five Rivers MetroParks maintains national accreditation
Published September 28, 2021
The Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) have awarded reaccreditation to Five Rivers MetroParks. The announcement was made at the 2021 NRPA annual conference held Sept. 21-23 in Nashville. Agency first received accreditation in 2016, joining a prestigious list of agencies throughout the country […]
Steele family service: Make volunteering a family adventure
Published September 10, 2021
As the saying goes, “it takes a village,” but in the case of Adventure Central, its village is built from generations of service-minded families with one goal: to see children thriving outdoors and in the classroom. Take the Steele family, for example. Father, Sheldon Steele, 52, and his daughters, Mariah Steele, 25; Asja Steele, 18; […]
Service Saturdays are a new way to volunteer for your MetroParks
Published September 1, 2021
MetroParks is slowly welcoming volunteers back and creating new public opportunities that don’t require onboarding and extensive training. MetroParks’ new Service Saturdays are perfect for people who want to help MetroParks protect the region’s natural heritage but have limited time during the week. Service Saturdays began on Aug. 21, and will be held every third […]
Don’t miss live music, art and more this weekend!
Published August 4, 2021
This weekend is the perfect time to rediscover your favorite happenings in downtown Dayton. Visit RiverScape MetroPark and the 2nd Street Market for food, entertainment and more this Friday and Saturday. Here’s what’s in store: FRIDAY, AUG. 6 Art in the City Preview Join MetroParks and downtown Dayton’s other business, organizations and arts venues for […]
Storytime: Celebrating National Parks and Recreation Month
Updated July 19th, 2021
Storytime: Celebrating National Parks and Recreation Month July is National Parks and Recreation Month and this year, the celebration is all about sharing stories. Your Five Rivers MetroParks has a rich history you can learn more about by tuning in to Decoding Nature each month for a new episode which will stream on local service […]
New this summer: Trailside camping
Published June 24, 2021
Dayton-area visitors now have a new option for spending a night beneath the stars: trailside camping. These sites join MetroParks’ 23 existing camping options, which include frontcountry campsites, accessible by motor vehicles, and backcountry campsites, accessible on foot. The trailside campsites support travelers without a motor vehicle who are passing through the region and need […]
You can still support these 2nd Street Market vendors with online sales
Updated June 17th, 2021
While the 2nd Street Market is gradually resuming its normal operations, you can continue to support your favorite local vendors through online sales, gift cards and pick-up purchases. Follow the 2nd Street Market on Facebook for regular updates on how you can still buy your favorite Market products and prepared foods. Azra’s Mediterranean Cuisine (937) […]
May MetroParks take-home program kits now available
Updated June 6th, 2021
May take-home program kits MetroParks wants to keep you and your family safely engaged with fun, educational programs that help you connect with nature. Developed by MetroParks’ education and recreation staff, take-home program kits allow families to experience nature on their own time while learning new things and developing new skills. Kits include self-guided […]
MetroParks volunteers remove more than 10,000 pounds of litter from Miami Valley last April
Published June 4, 2021
In celebration of World Environment Day on Saturday, June 5, MetroParks wants to give a virtual high five to all our amazing Adopt-A-Park volunteers for their stellar job sprucing up their favorite MetroParks, greenspaces and back yards this year. As you may remember, Adopt-A-Park was different this year due to the pandemic. This past April, […]
5 reasons to opt outdoors for your next workout
Updated May 28th, 2021
Local gyms have reopened with additional protocols for social distancing and cleaning, but many may still be hesitant to hit the gym as often as they once did. If you want to minimize visits to an enclosed area or are looking for a new, fun way to get moving, look no further than the great […]