August 29, 2024
New solar panels on the roof of the 2nd Street Market demonstrate use of renewable energy
Read MoreFive 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 […]
August 27, 2024
Carriage Hill MetroPark, 2nd Street Market add universal, height-adjustable changing tables
Read MoreFive 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.
The back-to-school season is just getting started; however, that doesn’t mean families should press pause on time spent outdoors. In fact, remembering to spend quality time in nature as kids head back to classrooms can set them up for a successful school year. Many studies have proved that children who spend time in nature have […]
Equitable access to fresh, healthy food is important to the environment and the community’s health. Each year, your Five Rivers MetroParks encourages people to support their local food system by adopting sustainable living habits, gardening and partnering with community organizations on the frontline addressing food insecurity. In late spring, Five Rivers MetroParks worked with The […]
Festival Season Continues at RiverScape African American Cultural Festival The 18th annual Dayton African American Cultural Festival is a two-day, family event which celebrates the richness of African American culture. This year, the festival will be held at RiverScape MetroPark. Join us on Saturday to experience an African village with drumming and storytelling, explore displays of paintings, authors and illustrators, […]
August 6, 2024
Final months of summer bring free cultural festivals to RiverScape MetroPark
Read MoreFive Rivers MetroParks will host two of Dayton’s favorite cultural festivals this August and September at RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave., Dayton. The Dayton African American Cultural Festival – which has traditionally been located at Island MetroPark – has been temporarily moved to RiverScape MetroPark and from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. […]
August 5, 2024
2nd Street Market to host events in celebration of National Farmers Market Week, Hunger Action Month
Read MoreFive Rivers MetroParks’ 2nd Street Market – located at 600 E. Second St. in Dayton – will host a variety of programs and events through early fall that celebrate locally grown food and growers, and their importance to the region’s food system. Additionally, the Market’s visitors are invited to help support food equity efforts in […]
July 29, 2024
5 Reasons Small Farm & Food Fest is a not-to-miss event for families and foodies
Read MoreJoin your Five Rivers MetroParks for Small Farm & Food Fest on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free, all-ages festival offers hands-on activities, demonstrations, local speakers and a pop-up farmers market that focuses on healthy eating and sustainable living. Small Farm & Food Fest will offer a mix of […]
A Five Rivers MetroParks facility, Carriage Hill MetroPark, 7850 E. Shull Rd, showcases living history through education efforts and preservation practices at the Carriage Hill Historical Farm. The newly opened Carriage Hill Family Farm Trail invites visitors to take a step back to simpler times and explore life on a working farm in the 1880s. […]
