Programs
Summer’s last call: Free festivals, music and fitness at MetroParks
Published July 26, 2023
Five Rivers MetroParks will host two of Dayton’s favorite cultural festivals this August and September. The Dayton African American Cultural Festival will begin on Saturday, Aug. 19, at Island MetroPark, 101 E Helena St., Dayton. From noon to 8 p.m., visitors can enjoy family-friendly activities, vendors, food, entertainment and live music, all of which celebrates […]
Don’t miss free fitness in the park at RiverScape
Updated July 24th, 2023
New this year, RiverScape MetroPark has nearly doubled its free fitness offerings featuring high impact group workouts, mindfully-focused programs and dance fitness. Free fitness classes include Fitness in the Park’s yoga and Zumba classes, which presented by Kettering Health Network with additional support from McGohan Brabender. August’s fitness full fitness schedule is listed below: ZUMBA […]
Paint-A-Park Gallery: RiverScape MetroPark, July 2023
Published July 14, 2023
This gallery collects artist submissions from the Paint-A-Park program at RiverScape MetroPark in July 2023. The Paint-A-Park program helps to amplify voices and perspectives that often go unheard by giving all participants the opportunity to share their art on our digital gallery. Each piece submitted is a representation of what people from all over our […]
Celtic Fest, Happy Hour, Summer Music and More at RiverScape
Published June 29, 2023
Dayton Fireworks 2023: What to Expect Monday, July 3 2023 will be the City of Dayton’s Lights in Flight Fireworks Display at Kettering Field (444 N. Bend Blvd). The fireworks display is planned for 10 PM and admission is free. The location of the fireworks and the viewing area has changed from previous years. The […]
Paint-A-Park Gallery: Island MetroPark, June 2023
Published June 6, 2023
This gallery collects artist submissions from the Paint-A-Park program at Island MetroPark in June 2023. The Paint-A-Park program helps to amplify voices and perspectives that often go unheard by giving all participants the opportunity to share their art on our digital gallery. Each piece submitted is a representation of what people from all over our […]
Become a leader on the water with ACA Kayaking Certifications
Published May 30, 2023
Five Rivers MetroParks will host three American Canoe Association trainings this summer, all of which include a combination of on-water instruction and outdoor classroom instruction. Join us to help promote a more safety-conscious and engaged community of paddlers throughout the region. ACA Kayak Level 1: Intro to Kayaking June 16 – 18 at Eastwood MetroPark […]
Paint-A-Park Gallery: Sugarcreek MetroPark, May 2023
Published May 26, 2023
This gallery collects artist submissions from the Paint-A-Park program at Sugarcreek MetroPark in May 2023. The Paint-A-Park program helps to amplify voices and perspectives that often go unheard by giving all participants the opportunity to share their art on our digital gallery. Each piece submitted is a representation of what people from all over our […]
Paint-A-Park Gallery: Aullwood Garden, April 2023
Published May 10, 2023
The Paint-A-Park program helps to amplify voices and perspectives that often go unheard by giving all participants the opportunity to share their art on our digital gallery. Each piece submitted is a representation of what people from all over our region find meaningful: a tapestry of the natural beauty within our region and a celebration […]
Park patrons express their creative vision in Paint-A-Park program
Published May 8, 2023
About Paint-A-Park With the help of Old Scratch Pizza – Cones For a Cause, we have developed the Paint-A-Park program to provide an outlet for improving mental health- encouraging participants to slow down, be in the moment, and take time to explore the beauty they find in nature. We encourage participants to explore new parks, […]
Warmer weather means more vendors at the 2nd Street Market
Published April 26, 2023
The grand opening of the 2nd Street Market’s outdoor farmers market is Saturday, May 6, from 9 to 3 p.m. and will continue operation through the harvest season, which ends October 29. The outdoor farmers market will feature more than more than 20 vendors offering fresh, in-season produce, artisan wares, specialty foods and more. In […]
