Outdoor Connections
3 outdoor play dates for you and your best fur friend
Updated August 24th, 2023
Celebrate National Dog Day on Aug. 26 by treating your pooch to some quality time outdoors. Just like humans, dogs need outdoor time and exercise to maximize their happiness and wellbeing, according to Animal Wellness Magazine. Also like humans, spending time outdoors helps your pup with weight control, depression and boredom. Once you review MetroParks’ […]
Spend time in nature during Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Published July 20, 2023
July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month and the perfect time to check-in with yourself and loved ones, as well as learn about all the ways you can support your mental wellbeing outdoors. One in five American adults live with mental illness, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Of those who […]
5,109.6 miles ridden on Bike to Work Day
Updated June 13th, 2023
MetroParks’ Bike to Work Day, hosted at RiverScape MetroPark on May 19, was filled with flying flap jacks, live music, local advocacy groups and more. The results are in and your Five Rives MetroParks is happy to share that 349 cyclists collectively biked 5,109.6 miles to RiverScape MetroPark for Bike to Work Day festivities – […]
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 […]
Paddle safe this season
Updated May 24th, 2023
It’s getting warmer and you might be ready to boat – but do you have everything you need for a fun, safe paddling or boating experience? Watch our outdoor recreation team teach you how to prepare to paddle: Whether you are a seasoned paddler or new to the water, you should take these critical steps […]
Celebrate National Trails Day by hiking the Twin Valley Trail Challenge
Published May 24, 2023
Five Rivers MetroParks will host the Twin Valley Trail Challenge on Saturday, June 3, National Trails Day. Participants in this free, noncompetitive event choose their own adventure by hiking any distance from 1 to 28.7 miles, following marked routes on the Twin Valley Trail (TVT), located in and connecting Germantown and Twin Creek MetroParks — […]
Bike to work, catch pancakes and help the planet this May at RiverScape MetroPark
Published May 4, 2023
Five Rivers MetroParks invites the community to celebrate National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 19, during its annual Bike to Work Day Pancake Breakfast at RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave. From 7 to 9 p.m., hundreds of cycling enthusiasts will gather to enjoy a free, flying pancake breakfast, coffee, live music, cycling-related […]
Gear up for Bike Month with MetroParks cycling programs, resources this spring
Published March 10, 2023
Bike Month is this May and you can set yourself up for an entire spring full of cycling fun by checking out MetroParks programs this March and April: Bike touring: For those who want to see local sights or perhaps even make a vacation out of a cycling adventure, bike touring is a great option. […]
Winter family fun in your Five Rivers MetroParks
Updated January 5th, 2023
Perhaps the most underrated outdoor adventure season, winter is still a great time to explore the outdoors. Beautiful land formations, habitats and wildlife are on full display since there’s less foliage on the trees. Your family can do and explore so many things, you just need to bundle up and plan ahead. Additionally, staying active […]
Turn in your MetroParks Trails Challenge Logs for your chance to win!
Updated November 2nd, 2022
There are just few days left to get out and wrap up the 2022 MetroParks Trails Challenge. Whether you completed just a few trails or all 28, you should feel great about moving your body in the great outdoors – and perhaps even finding a new favorite MetroPark. Remember, you can’t be selected to win […]
