Outdoor Connections
Prepare for closures ahead of NATO Parliamentary Assembly this May
Updated April 17, 2025
Dayton will host the Spring Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly this May, with a portion of downtown Dayton being transformed into “NATO Village.” The NATO Village footprint will include sections of the downtown Great Miami River Trail and all of RiverScape MetroPark, which means access to these amenities and facilities will be restricted to […]
Epic angler adventures began with MetroParks progression programs
Published April 12, 2025
People often take very different journeys to arrive at the same destination. For Tim Ryan and Frank Campanell, the destination was the Bitterroot National Forest. The journey: learning to fly fish so they could maximize their adventures on the Bitterroot River, which is known for its trout populations and world-class fishing opportunities. Ryan and Campanell […]
Unleash Your Inner Adventurer: Micro-Adventures in Your MetroParks
Published April 7, 2025
We are just wrapping up another amazing Adventure Speaker Series with tales of rock climbing and traveling to all of the National Park sites and all over the world. Hopefully you are inspired to get out and scratch that itch for adventure. Lucky enough, your local MetroPark, is brimming with opportunities for thrilling micro-adventures! Perfect […]
MetroParks’ first Birding Challenge is here and so is your chance to win prizes
Published March 3, 2025
Five Rivers MetroParks has launched its newest public challenge, which invites participants to connect with the outdoors by engaging in one of the country’s most popular outdoor pastimes—birding. The MetroParks Birding Challenge also allows the public to contribute to important citizen science and local conservation activities. The MetroParks Birding Challenge features 30 tasks that invite […]
Be a mud skipper during this weird weather season
Updated February 20, 2025
For the third year in a row, winter’s flip-flopping temps and wet weather have probably resulted in many of your favorite natural surface trails being muddy. When this happens, regional park manager Mike Osborne encourages parkgoers to avoid these trails or take your adventures to the region’s many paved trails. “When there are muddy patches […]
Hike your way to heart health with the MetroParks Trails Challenge
Updated February 2, 2025
February is National Heart Month and a great time to start a new wellness journey. Engaging in healthy activities outdoors provides a boost of benefits that indoor workout sessions do not, such as decreased stress and increased vitamin D and heart health. Indeed, heart disease is the leading cause of death of men and women […]
2025 Wellness Guide, Buckeye Trail Public Meetings and The Adventure Speaker Series kicks off Feb. 9
Published January 13, 2025
2025 Wellness Guide Find new hobbies, adventures and ways to Get Out & Live this year – all of which can help you meet your 2025 wellness goals. Visit MetroParks’ Wellness Guide to learn more. Program highlights Saturday, Feb. 8: Try Winter Hiking: Sugarcreek – 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Sugarcreek MetroPark. Space is limited; […]
Share your thoughts: Buckeye Trail to be considered for National Scenic Trail designation
Updated January 10, 2025
The Buckeye Trail Association has announced progress in its efforts to secure National Scenic Trail designation for the 1,454-mile Buckeye Trail, which spans Ohio’s diverse landscapes and connects 47 counties and more than 100 communities. Locally, the Buckeye Trail runs through Taylorsville, Island, Deeds Points, Eastwood and Huffman MetroParks. The National Park Service is now conducting […]
MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for January
Updated December 20, 2024
Below you’ll find a list of programs and events for all ages, from children to life-long 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 us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. […]
Your 2025 MetroParks Wellness Guide
Published December 20, 2024
New Year, New You? That is an expression to leave in 2024 along with discouragement of unachieved resolutions. In reality, focusing on a happy and healthy version of yourself is a great goal for the New Year – and that looks and feels different for everyone. According to Drive Research, only 9% of people will […]
