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Montgomery County voters pass Five Rivers MetroParks levy

Published November 6, 2024

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 […]

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MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for November

Updated October 28th, 2024

GET OUT & EXPLORE YOUR METROPARKS For more than 60 years, Five Rivers MetroParks has been connecting people with nature by providing clean, safe outdoor spaces that support the public’s physical, emotional and mental health. You can learn more about exploring your MetroParks and get involved by: Volunteering with Five Rivers MetroParks Learning more about […]

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RiverScape: Ice Rink Opening Weekend and Community Fitness at the Market

Updated October 20th, 2024

Thank You Visitors! Whether you were here for a Summer Music Series concert, participated in a fitness class, attended a festival, or just came to enjoy the park, thank you for spending time with us. We hope to see all of you this winter as we get ready for ice skating! Stay tuned to our […]

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End of Outdoor Market Season, Community Fitness, Pumpkin Decorating & Trick or Treat at the Market

Updated October 17th, 2024

2024 Outdoor Market Winds Down, Indoor Market Available Year-Round Sunday, Oct. 27 marks the end of our outdoor market season. A special thank you to all the growers, specialty food and artisan vendors who attended this year and the patrons who supported them. The outdoor market will return May 2025, but in the meantime the […]

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Hundreds of volunteers needed to help support fall projects in MetroParks

Updated October 7th, 2024

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 […]

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Gear up to Get Out & Explore at the Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience

Published October 3, 2024

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** […]

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Join MetroParks for a free, family-friendly harvest celebration

Published September 30, 2024

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 […]

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Know before you go: Tips to shrink line time, essentials to bring and more for this weekend’s Wagner Subaru Outdoor Ex...

Updated September 27th, 2024

The Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience, presented by Huffy, is Saturday, Oct. 5 and Sunday Oct. 6 at Eastwood MetroPark. With nearly a dozen activities to try, live music, competitions, demonstrations and more, it’s best to plan ahead to maximize your experience during the festival. To ensure you have the best experience possible at the Wagner […]

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MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for October

Updated September 22nd, 2024

PROGRAMS Active Outdoors Dayton Backpacker Campfire Series: Oct. 17 – 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Cox Arboretum MetroPark Hiking for Older Adults: Oct. 31 – 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Hills & Dales MetroPark Youth & Family Nature Play: Oct. 1 – 6 to 7 p.m. at Sugarcreek MetroPark Tike Hike: Oct. 9 – 10 […]

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The Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience returns Oct. 5 and 6

Published September 18, 2024

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 […]

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