Farmers returning to the outdoor market A warm welcome back to the outdoor market this season is Pay it Forward Farm, joining us again this year after a few years hiatus. Garber Farm, Corner Hill Farm, Consider the Lilies, Regenerate Garden Co., Harry’s Ole’d Country Orchard and Produce, and Gypsy Chick Farm are returning. […]
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, […]
May 8, 2023
Sample MetroParks’ summer festivals, programs during Passport to MetroParks May 26
Read MoreFive Rivers MetroParks will host its free annual summer kick-off festival, Passport to MetroParks, on Friday, May 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. at RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave. Live music, food trucks, family activities and more will be part of the event that includes a sneak peak of some of Dayton’s largest cultural […]
Spring is here, and that means a lot more people are about to head out to enjoy their local MetroPark. Are you making plans on heading out for a hike or a ride? Here are a few outdoor principles from Leave No Trace, an organization on a mission to ensure a sustainable future for the […]
May 4, 2023
Bike to work, catch pancakes and help the planet this May at RiverScape MetroPark
Read MoreFive 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 […]
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 Five Rivers MetroParks […]
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 […]
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 […]
April 18, 2023
April Gardening: Native Plant Sales, Aullwood Garden 100th Anniversary, and more
Read MoreSpring is here and what a spring it is! Plants emerging and/or blooming long before their normal time, extreme temperature fluctuation, and bright sunny days that tease us to go outside and start gardening now! The “new normal” of our changing climate also has implications for when to plant and how quickly plants will grow […]
Five Rivers MetroParks kicks off festival season this May, along with expanded free fitness opportunities and special events at RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave. in downtown Dayton. Special events in May include MetroParks’ Passport to MetroParks on Friday, May 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. This free, family-friendly festival is an opportunity to preview […]
