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Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks (Metro Parks) is a public agency serving the citizens of Central Ohio by providing a regional system of clean, safe, natural area parks. Metro Parks features 19 outstanding natural area parks with more than 200 miles of trails and over 27,000 acres of land in seven Central Ohio counties. The mission of Metro Parks is to conserve open spaces, while providing places and opportunities that encourage people to discover and experience nature. Annually, more than 8 million people enjoy quality outdoor times in the parks, and more than 180,000 people participate in free nature education programs. Created on August 14, 1945, Metro Parks is an independent political subdivision of the state of Ohio organized under Ohio Revised Code Section 1545 to conserve natural resources and provide natural area parks for people to enjoy. Metro Parks is a separate subdivision of the state of Ohio and is not under the administration of any other governmental unit. The tremendous growth and enduring popularity of Metro Parks is due to the strong support of the community - as voters, as volunteers and as visitors. Metro Parks’ primary funding source is the 10-year, 0.75 mill levy approved by Franklin County voters in 2009. The levy provides a sound financial base for operating and improving existing parks, as well as acquiring additional land for future preservation. Metro Parks has three designated categories of revenue: public sources (taxes, local government funds and government grants), operational fees (earned income), and other revenue (donations, interest income, etc).

10/21/2026

ATTENTION! Participating in our Fall into Fall Photo Challenge on the OuterSpatial app? Submissions are due in only 10 days! Don't forget to vote for the People's Choice Award📸

10/20/2026

We're having a Halloween Party this Saturday at Homestead Metro Park! Enjoy caramel apples, decorate pumpkins, and join us for the grand finale of our outdoor movie nights: Coco! The fun begins at 5:30pm, and costumes are encouraged🎃💀🪦

10/19/2026

Fall is in full swing here at Metro Parks, and visitors were sure able to capture a bit of fall magic for our October Photo of the Month selections!

Interested in having your photography featured on our page? Email [email protected] with your photos for a chance to be selected or participate in our Fall into Fall Photo Challenge on the OuterSpatial app! Submissions for the Photo of the Month Series will be accepted through November 18th, and the photo challenge end October 31st.

📸: Becki Guy
📸: Collin Hochstetler
📸: Becki Guy
📸: Kye Feasel

10/18/2026

Once an industrial landscape, Scioto Audubon Metro Park is an urban oasis amongst the hustle and bustle of the city. Climb up the water tower to view the Columbus skyline, kayak along the river, or reach new heights on the climbing wall. There's something for everyone!🧗🚣🌳

10/17/2026

Did you know? Five Metro Parks feature areas that have been dedicated as state nature preserves, recognizing their importance in terms of Ohio’s natural history and granting them protection by the state as natural areas. The areas include the largest state nature preserve in Ohio, the 4,729-acre Allen F Beck State Nature Preserve in Clear Creek Metro Park.

10/16/2026

Looking for a way to keep the kiddos engaged on nature walks? Holly's got the perfect solution!🍂

10/15/2026

Join Tyler over the next few weeks for fall color updates at Metro Parks! Do you think he'll be able to visit all 22?🍁

10/14/2026

How many Metro Parks have you been to?🌳

10/13/2026

Celebrate the season with Glacier Ridge Metro Park's annual fall festival, RidgeFest! Join us for a fun day filled with games, hay rides, archery, and much more! Enjoy food from Grilled Cheese Gangsters, Zaki Grill, and Graeter’s Ice Cream! This festival is geared for all ages.

10/12/2026

At Metro Parks, we're dedicated to the restoration of natural areas, and the Glacier Ridge H2Ohio Wetland Project aims to do just that. Here's an updated look at our efforts to restore the hydrology of the site as well as target local water filtration and watershed health.💧

Read more at: https://www.metroparks.net/blog/a-new-wetland-is-a-milestone-achievement-for-the-resource-management-team/

Address

1069 W Main Street
Westerville, OH
43081

Website

http://www.metroparks.net/

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