MetroParks News
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** […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to add native plants to your yard this fall
Updated September 17th, 2024
Don’t put away your gardening tools as the weather begins to cool: Native trees and shrubs thrive when planted in the fall since they’ve adapted to our climate. Many of the trees’ natural changes, such as losing their leaves in autumn, ensure they enter dormancy before the coldest weather arrives and stay dormant until spring. […]
Hispanic Heritage Festival Returns and Last Chance for Summer Fun
Updated September 13th, 2024
The Hispanic Heritage Festival Returns – Sept. 21, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The Hispanic Heritage Festival invites you to come out and share your own cultural heritage, learn about other countries, or simply enjoy some good food, good music and good times. Activities include a parade, live music, beer booths, educational cultural displays, dance troupes, […]
MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for September
Updated August 28th, 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 […]
Make outdoor play a priority this school year for healthier, happier kids
Published August 20, 2024
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 […]
Keep on growing: Second season in the garden
Updated August 15th, 2024
Hot weather crops, such as peppers and tomatoes, are getting ripe and popping up left and right in your garden. In case you were thinking about winding down, think again: You can keep the gardening fun going into fall with cooler-season vegetables and herbs.
Festival Season Continues at RiverScape MetroPark this August
Published August 9, 2024
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, […]
Final months of summer bring free cultural festivals to RiverScape MetroPark
Updated August 9th, 2024
Five 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. […]
