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Celebrate the holidays at Carriage Hill MetroPark this Sunday
Updated December 12th, 2024
Carriage Hill MetroPark’s annual holiday programs are this Sunday, Dec. 15. Visit the park during the day or evening to experience what the holiday was like in the late 1800s. These programs are free and for all ages. CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM ( 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Visitor Center (upstairs) Christmas coloring page for […]
The Holidays Are Here at the MetroParks Ice Rink
Updated December 11th, 2024
The temperature is dropping, holiday lights are sparkling and school is almost out for winter break, which means it’s the perfect time for ice skating. The MetroParks Ice Rink is the region’s premier outdoor destination for all your holiday fun. Grab your friends, family or co-workers and skate along to festive holiday hits, enjoy some […]
Top gift picks that will send your loved ones on an adventure
Updated December 8th, 2024
The countdown to the holidays has started, and the race is on to cross everyone off your shopping list. From stocking stuffers to special family gifts, Five Rivers MetroParks has a variety of gifting suggestions for the holiday season that also promote a healthy, active lifestyle. Check out MetroParks’ staff picks for holiday gifts below: […]
Public invited to nominate educators for MetroParks’ OUTstanding Teacher Awards
Updated December 4th, 2024
Five Rivers MetroParks is accepting nominations for its ninth annual OUTstanding Teacher Awards. New this year and in recognition of the importance of early learning, separate categories have been created for early childhood and K-12 educators. Nominations are due Jan. 31, 2025. A winner will be selected from each of the following categories: Early […]
MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for December
Updated December 3rd, 2024
Below you’ll find a list of programs and events for all ages, from children to lifelong learners, in addition to MetroParks must-dos, sustainability tips and information on what’s growing in the parks this month. Take a deeper dive into your areas of interest by signing up for MetroParks’ email newsletters and following Five Rivers MetroParks […]
Local family earns state recognition for volunteer efforts inspired by their son’s legacy and love of nature
Published November 25, 2024
It is often said that parents would “move heaven and earth for their children.” When Mike and Kate Lehner lost their son, Leo, that is quite literally what they decided to do – move earth at a local MetroPark in his honor. In 2021, high school freshman, Leo Lehner, passed away after an incident during […]
Bat Conservation In Your MetroParks
Updated November 21st, 2024
Bats play a key role in the ecosystem and provide humans with several ecosystem services, primarily insect control. There are 10 bat species commonly found in Ohio, including the federally endangered Indiana bat and northern long-eared bat, and the state endangered little brown bat and tricolored bat. Like many species, bat populations are threatened by […]
New 14 for Fitness Challenge at MetroParks Ice Rink
Published November 20, 2024
While temperatures may inspire you to head indoors, your physical and mental health benefit greatly from time spent outdoors year-round. Help boost your mood, have fun and stay active with the MetroParks Ice Rink’s new 14 for Fitness Challenge. On your first visit to the MetroParks Ice Rink, ask for a 14 for Fitness card […]
Extra theme skates, lessons and more – MetroParks Ice Rink opens Nov. 29
Published November 18, 2024
Offering a safe, family-friendly experience for skaters of all ages, the MetroParks Ice Rink will officially open on Friday, Nov. 29, at RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave. The MetroParks Ice Rink – located under the RiverScape Pavilion – is the region’s largest outdoor ice rink, offering beautiful views of the Great Miami River. Opening […]
Recycle Holiday Lights at Five Rivers MetroParks
Updated November 12th, 2024
Five Rivers MetroParks and Cohen Recycling are making the holidays greener by proving bins at 10 MetroParks locations where the public can drop off string lights to be recycled now through Feb. 1, 2025. To ensure ease of drop off and that bins are located equitably throughout Montgomery County, MetroParks has added drop-off bins […]
