This winter, the MetroParks Ice Rink at RiverScape MetroPark will host numerous events, including the first Holiday Mini Market this Saturday, Dec. 2. Offering a safe, family-friendly experience for skaters of all ages, the MetroParks Ice Rink is the region’s largest outdoor ice rink. It offers beautiful views of the Great Miami River in downtown […]
November 27, 2023
Public invited to nominate educators for MetroParks’ OUTstanding Teacher Awards
Read MoreStarting Dec. 1, Five Rivers MetroParks is accepting nominations for its eighth annual OUTStanding Teacher Award. Nominations are open to greater Dayton-area classroom educators who teach any subject from pre-K through high school. Nominations are due Jan 31, 2024. A winner will be selected from each of the following categories: Rising Star (less than 10 […]
You’ve likely heard of Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, but the Sunday following the two-day shopping frenzy ends with an invitation to craft, create and discover gently used items for yourself or others. Secondhand Sunday is the perfect occasion to save money and make sustainable choices when it comes to the holiday season. In […]
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 […]
MetroParks Ice Rink Opens November 24 The holidays are right around the corner – which means it is time for ice skating! After celebrating Turkey Day, join in on a beloved tradition celebrated by many with a visit to the region’s largest outdoor skating rink. Skate along the Great Miami River to some holiday music, […]
Holiday Shopping Season at the 2nd Street Market Shop the 2nd Street Market to support your favorite small businesses this holiday season. Whether you’re shopping for fresh produce and kitchen staples for a meal, or looking for a one-of-a-kind gift from one of the Markets artisans, the Market is a one-stop destination for the holidays […]
Offering a safe, family-friendly experience for skaters of all ages, the MetroParks Ice Rink will officially open on Friday, Nov. 24, at RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave. Offering beautiful views of the Great Miami River in downtown Dayton, the MetroParks Ice Rink is the region’s largest outdoor ice rink, located under the RiverScape pavilion […]
This gallery collects artist submissions from the Paint-A-Park program at the 2nd Street Market in November 2023. The Paint-A-Park program helps to amplify voices and perspectives that often go unheard by giving all participants the opportunity to share their art on our digital gallery. Each piece submitted is a representation of what people from all […]
As the weather cools down, holiday spirit winds up. Your Five Rivers MetroParks offers numerous activities to help you celebrate the season. Shop for holiday gifts from local vendors at the 2nd Street Market, celebrate the splendor of Christmases past at Carriage Hill MetroPark, or start a new winter tradition at the region’s largest outdoor […]
The 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St. in downtown Dayton, will offer more than three new events that encourage visitors to support local small businesses during the holiday season. The shopping season at the Market kicks off with the Global Artisan Market on Sunday, Nov. 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Unitarian World […]
