Three Creeks Metro Park

06/02/2026

Join us for a 5.6 mile round-trip hike on the paved Blacklick Creek Greenway Trail this Sunday, June 7th at 9am. We won't stop too often but will enjoy being outdoors and sharing good company. Who knows what we'll see and what might see us?! Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

05/31/2026

FLOODING AND CURRENT ALERT! As water continues to be released from upstream reservoirs, the Alum Creek Greenway Trail underneath Highway 104 is under a lot of rapidly flowing water. Please avoid this area.

05/27/2026

Just a reminder to expect flooded and wet trails at Three Creeks over the next couple of days!

05/26/2026

05/19/2026

The Confluence Area pollinator garden looks a little bare these days, but if you take a closer look, we've planted a lot of small native plants. We have to water them until they get established and do our best to keep critters from digging them out. A few dashes of Pinesol on scattered sticks seems to keep the skunks away - they uproot young plants while digging in loose soil for grubs and worms. The plants will grow some this year but it's in their second year that they usually fill out.

04/29/2026

We should see nesting ospreys on our "5-Mile Greeway Hike" on Sunday, May 3rd at 1:30pm. Meet at the Three Creeks Heron Pond
bulletin board, 3400 Williams Rd, Columbus. IMPORTANT: Due to bridge closure, get to Heron Pond on Williams Rd (eastbound) from Alum Creek Drive. Hike is on a paved trail.

04/06/2026

The Virginia bluebells are in peak bloom along the Bluebell Trail so get out and see them while you can. The trail is muddy in spots so wear your boots. Unfortunately, because of recent floods a lot of trash has washed in. If you want to bring a small trash bag and pick up some of it while hiking, we'd be most thankful! When you've finished your walk, just set the trash bag along the paved greenway trail and we'll take it from there.

04/04/2026

EAGLE NEST WALK UPDATE: If you are planning on attending today's (4/4) 2pm walk to the eagle nest, we'll be going through a couple of inches of standing water and very sloppy areas at times so prepare accordingly😁. Remember to meet at the Madison Church parking lot, 3565 Bixby Rd, Groveport

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04/01/2026

The final "Walk to the Eagle Nest" program of the season is this Saturday, April 4th at 2pm. Learn about our national bird then go on a 1.5 mile round trip walk to observe them through a spotting scope. If flooding occurs, we will do the program in the parking lot and view the eagles from a distance - we'll post an update Saturday morning. No pets, please. Not stroller friendly. Meets at Madison Christian Church parking lot, 3565 Bixby Rd, Groveport

04/01/2026

Nature often surprises us! In this case (probably due to recent very warm weather) the Virginia bluebells along the Bluebell Trail have started blooming. Ths is a good 10-14 days ahead of the usual time. Get out and enjoy them while you can! Last weeks flood waters have receded but the trail is muddy and slick in a lot of places and may flood again depending on how much rain we get this week.