Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks

Did you know? Metro Parks, with help from Friends of Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks, recently installed a Chronolog station at Pickerington Ponds Metro Park Glacier Knoll picnic area! Chronolog is a citizen science project used by organizations to monitor the environment via time lapses. These time lapses allow us to monitor an area over time and through different seasons ☀️🍁❄️🌱All you need to do is place your phone in the bracket, take a picture, and submit the photo using the instructions on the sign! Metro Parks will also be installing a station at Sharon Woods Metro Park soon. You can find the Chronolog stations and time lapses in Metro Parks here: https://bit.ly/3XLEN1q #cbusmetroparks

Have you ever been hiking in the woods and noticed something that reminds you of a fungus but looks an awful lot like a plant? Or maybe they're just looking a bit ghostly... 👻 Naturalist Lydia tells us about parasitic plants: https://bit.ly/3KTSyDq #cbusmetroparks 📸 American cancer root by Lydia Radcliffe

A glimpse through the glass, for a blast from the past. Battelle Darby Creek built this clear wayside sign to commemorate the Grandstand from which you could watch practice races on the Darby Dan Racetrack back when it was active. While the Grandstand was removed recently because of structural damages, the racetrack and training barn are both still present. Thanks to Friends of Metro Parks for the assistance in creating this new feature. You can visit this historic park site by walking North on the Greenway Trail. #cbusmetroparks 📸: Elaine Hall and Maria Bergman

Please join us in congratulating our newly commissioned Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks Rangers! This group was commissioned at the June 25th board meeting and has taken the oath to serve and protect the public and park district. #cbusmetroparks

ICYMI: Our Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks welcomed 5 baby bison to the herd this year. 🦬 https://lnkd.in/gPwt3eSG

Summer camp is in full swing here at Metro Parks 😎 Campers are enjoying archery, crafts, and fishing, exploring nature, and learning about the natural world around them! #cbusmetroparks 📸 Megan Richley, Jack Rockwood, Liz Christian

Happy 614 day Central Ohio - we're so glad to be a part of your community! #cbusmetroparks 📸 Kobe Collins

Yappy Hour and SUP with your Pup are back 🐶 Join Friends of Metro Parks and Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure for Yappy Hour Presents: SUP with Your Pup on Friday, June 7th from 5-8pm at Quarry Trails Metro Park to make new memories, enjoy food and drinks, and learn tips for introducing your dog to paddling. Food and beer will be available for purchase during Yappy Hour, as well as vendors, rescues organizations, and activities to enjoy! Some things to keep in mind: * Every participant (and dog) is required to wear a life jacket. Life jackets will be provided by Metro Parks. * Ages 10 for SUP * Beer will be available to purchase and enjoy at the event, please plan to enjoy paddling before drinking at the event! * Dogs must be leashed during the event #cbusmetroparks

Summer's just around the corner and there's always plenty of adventures to be had in the Metro Parks! https://bit.ly/4bvxrTG #cbusmetroparks

Thanks for joining us for the grand opening of the Canopy Walk at Blacklick Woods! A special thanks to City Of Reynoldsburg Mayor Joe Begeny, Reynoldsburg City Council President Meredith Lawson-Rowe, and Metro Parks Board Commissioner Aryeh Alex for helping us cut the ribbon ✂️ It's now open everyday for everyone! Check it out during Nature Center hours - Visitors can enjoy the Canopy Walk from 9am-7pm (April-August) and 9am-5pm (September-March). #cbusmetroparks