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 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 […]

The Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience’s Exhibitor Village will feature up-and-coming, local and beloved national brands offering a variety of gear, from children’s outdoor items to ebikes. Vendors include: Spinera: Inflatable kayaks and paddleboards Euphree: ebikes Suspenz: Canoe and kayak carts Basecamp Outdoors Co: Bags, apparel, other hard goods* DaylightBrand: Apparel Trailhead Trader: Consignment outdoor gear** […]

  While we paddle, pause to consider how it feels to see Dayton from here in the river, rather than seeing the river from the city streets; if you take the time to look, your understanding of our city and our river could change completely,” explains Eleanor Yates-McEwan to a group of University of Dayton […]

Five Rivers MetroParks welcomes visitors to explore the harvest season outdoors during Fall Family Adventure on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave. Supported by the Wegerzyn Gardens Foundation, Fall Family Adventure offers a mix of traditional festival fun and hands-on educational opportunities that highlight how […]

Five Rivers MetroParks will host its annual fall service day, Make a Difference Day, from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 26. Register online by Friday, Oct. 25, at metroparks.org/make-a-difference. People of all ages will work on 18 projects across 13 sites throughout Montgomery County and assist with many important projects, from planting trees […]

The Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience – a Five Rivers MetroParks event – invites visitors to explore the active side of Dayton with two days of outdoor adventure that celebrates Dayton as the Outdoor Adventure Capital of the Midwest. The free festival is held at Eastwood MetroPark (park side), 1385 Harshman Rd. in Dayton, from 11 […]

Five Rivers MetroParks has installed a 131-panel solar array – among the largest in the City of Dayton – on the roof of the 2nd Street Market, marking a significant advancement in this downtown destination’s commitment to sustainability and to MetroParks’ commitment to climate change mitigation. A green ribbon cutting will be held to mark […]

Five Rivers MetroParks’ Carriage Hill MetroPark and the 2nd Street Market have both been outfitted with universal, height-adjustable changing tables, making these facilities accessible to people with mobility challenges. The tables are located inside both restrooms by the Historic Daniel Arnold Farm at Carriage Hill MetroPark and inside the family restroom at the 2nd Street […]

Five Rivers MetroParks and The University of Dayton are conducting a study to learn more about how residents in the region feel about protecting the region’s natural heritage. Taking this 10-minute survey is voluntary and can be completed at any time. Take the survey.

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