Learn tips & tricks, safely Get Out & Ride, win prizes during new Virtual Bike Month
Updated June 11th, 2020
Five Rivers MetroParks will take National Bike Month digital this May when it hosts Virtual Bike Month, presented by the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission. Virtual Bike Month will include video bike clinics and tours, weekly rides, Bingo challenges, and more. These resources will be posted on metroparks.org/bike-month and shared in the 2020 Virtual Bike […]
Prairie power
Published June 10, 2020
Protecting nearly 16,000 acres of land, Five Rivers MetroParks is home to an array of diverse habitats that are crucial to the local environment. One such habitat — prairies — are complex ecosystems that contain specific plant and animal communities that are interdependent upon each other. In prairies, the most easy-to-recognize relationship between flora and […]
The benefits of spending time outdoors
Published June 10, 2020
From better sleep to a boost of vitamin D, there are many reasons to head outdoors and connect to nature year-round. click here to download this infographic Sources: WebMD: Health Benefits of Getting Outside Mental Floss: 11 Scientific Benefits of Being Outside Forbes: Is Playing in the Dirt Good for Kids’ Immune Systems? Everyday Health: […]
Play Backyard Bingo this summer!
Published June 9, 2020
How To Play: Download and print your Bingo card, or transfer it to paper or another surface if you don’t have a printer. Check off boxes while in your back yard, neighborhood greenspace or park. Once you can create a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line by checking boxes, you win! BONUS: See who can check […]
Take the new MetroParks Trails Challenge
Updated June 8th, 2020
Your Five Rivers MetroParks locations are home to 160 miles of paved and natural surface trails for hiking, cycling, mountain biking and horseback riding. The greater Dayton region is home to more than 340 miles of paved trails – the nation’s largest paved trail network – and 270 miles of river corridor. The new MetroParks Trails Challenge […]
Finding friends, not foes, in your backyard
Published June 8, 2020
Warmer weather typically means manicured yards, bountiful gardens and visits from all things that buzz, jump, crawl and fly. Before you write something off as a pest, whether it’s an unwelcome plant or insect, learn about how flora and fauna work together to create a balanced habitat – even in your backyard. Are all weeds […]
Fifteen Fun Things to Do Outdoors This Spring
Updated May 1st, 2020
Warmer weather has arrived, and it’s a great time to explore the outdoors with your family. Here are some fun, easy ideas for connecting with nature and enjoying the wonderful colors, smells and sounds of the season. 1. Grow something from a seed: Get a jump on your garden and start seeds indoors to be […]
Five Rivers MetroParks Appreciates Its Volunteers!
Published April 24, 2020
April is National Volunteer Month, and MetroParks has thousands of people to thank who help the organization protect the region’s natural heritage and provide outdoor experiences that inspire a personal connection with nature. “Our volunteers are a critical part of the MetroParks team,” said Jenny Hymans, MetroParks manager of volunteer services. “Families, retirees, teachers, community […]
Discover A New Park In The Dayton Region
Published April 23, 2020
Notice crowds in your favorite MetroPark? The wealth of natural spaces, trails, paved trails, riverways and park districts in our region ensures there’s plenty of greenspace to go around. With numerous closures due to COVID-19, families have headed to parks and trails in large numbers. In fact, Ohio has a seen a 117% increase in […]
State celebrates first Ohio Native Plant Month
Published April 13, 2020
April is the state’s inaugural Ohio Native Plant Month, and Five Rivers MetroParks invites you to celebrate by exploring these beautiful and important blooms, shrubs and trees. Native plants are adapted to the environment in which they grow, making them perfect for food and shelter for local wildlife. Many native plants also are important to […]
