5 Ohio Playgrounds Worth-the-Drive
Updated April 21st, 2017
Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark | Dayton, OH This Dayton MetroPark has a Children’s Garden unrivaled by any other, featuring lots of sensory play areas, different animal habitats and even a learning garden where kids can get hands-on experience. We especially love the musical garden (which features large, outdoor musical instruments) and the sandbox (because what kid doesn’t […]
Where to paddle in Dayton, and what to know before you go
Updated April 21st, 2017
What is paddling? It’s a generic classification for vessels (and related activities) that are powered by paddles — canoes, kayaks, Stand Up Paddleboards (SUPs) and rafts. This does not include rowing with oars or motor boats, said Erik Dahlstrom, outdoor recreation coordinator for Five Rivers MetroParks. … Read the full story on Dayton.com.
Local Educators Honored With Outstanding Teacher Award
Updated April 7th, 2017
DAYTON, OH (March 30, 2017) — Five Rivers MetroParks has named the winners of its third annual OUTstanding Teacher Award, created to honor Dayton-area teachers who engage students with the outdoors: Rising Star (less than 10 years): John Huston, Nicholas Residential Treatment Center School Huston used his extensive educational background and experience with the sciences, […]
Amusement parks that fell by the wayside: 7 nostalgic sites in southwest Ohio
Updated February 23rd, 2017
One of the most nostalgic places in Butler County received new attention this week when the public learned the site of Monroe’s old LeSourdsville Lake / Americana Amusement Park had been sold. Butler Tech purchased 36 acres for expansion, and the city plans to develop part of the land which later included Fantasy Farm as park space […]
Old-school cooking
Updated February 23rd, 2017
This is your great-grandma’s cooking class. Using authentic recipes from the 1880s—with instructions like “stir until ready,” measurements such as “a walnut-sized piece of butter,” ingredients such as “saleratus” (baking powder), and tools that include a wood-fired stove—the food being produced at the Carriage Hill MetroPark isn’t exactly modern fare. But it can help you […]
Head outdoors to get heart healthy during American Heart Month
Updated February 23rd, 2017
According to the American Heart Association, the best way to battle heart disease is by maintaining an active lifestyle and healthy diet. Whether you hike, bike, run or paddle, there are myriad outdoor activities that can help you achieve your heart health goals. 1. Hit the trails: The American Heart Association reports three to four […]
Former MetroParks CEO Inducted In National 4-H Hall Of Fame
Published January 20, 2017
Former Five Rivers MetroParks chief executive officer Marvin Olinsky will be celebrated for his recent induction into the National 4-H Hall of Fame on Jan. 30. A private reception will be hosted at Adventure Central, 2222 James H. McGee Blvd. at 5:15 p.m. Members of the media are invited to attend. Olinsky’s lifelong commitment to […]
MetroParks Youth Volunteer Earns Top Honor From The Ohio Parks And Recreation Association
Updated January 17th, 2017
Dayton resident and long-time Five Rivers MetroParks volunteer Douglas May was selected to receive the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association’s (OPRA) Award of Excellence for Outstanding Youth Leadership. May’s is one of three OPRA Awards of Excellence MetroParks earned in 2016. May, 18, is currently a student at the Ponitz Career Technology Center. He began […]
Hit the trails to discover local wildlife
Published January 12, 2017
Nature is around every turn of Five Rivers MetroParks’ hiking, water and paved trails. This season’s bare and budding trees provide onlookers ample opportunity to view local wildlife in action. Visit the following MetroParks to see what you can spot: Adventure along the Great Miami River paved trail near Island MetroPark to view black-crowned night […]
You’ve got to see this living tree tunnel near Dayton
Updated January 5th, 2017
A hidden, living tunnel amid the scenic woodlands awaits your visit. You will find this mysterious and unique spot at Sugarcreek MetroPark, and it’s referred to as the Osage Orange Tunnel. To get to the tunnel from the park’s main parking lot on Conference Road, take the 1.3-mile Orange Trail. On your way to the […]
