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Metro Parks is a public agency that provides 20 natural area parks with trails, shelters, lodges, and activities in seven counties. Explore the parks, events, news, and blogs to discover the beauty and fun of nature in central Ohio.
- Parks & Trails
Quarry Trails, the 20th Metro Park, is located within 5...
- Reservations
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- About Us
The first Metro Park, Blacklick Woods, opened in October...
- Plan Your Visit
Are you ready to get outside? Metro Parks are ideal places...
- Individual Park Maps
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- Glacier Ridge
Glacier Ridge was named for the end moraine or glacial...
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Quarry Trails is Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks 20th park in the district. Metro Parks has turned an abandoned quarry into a recreation destination for residents of Franklin County and beyond.
Scioto Grove Metro Park is a 620-acre park along the Scioto River with mature forests and scenic bluffs overlooking the river. It features more than seven miles of trails, two picnic areas with shelters, tables and grills, a kids play area and several overlook decks.
- When Is The Best Time of Year to Visit Highbanks Metro Park?
- What Is The History of Highbanks Metro Park?
- Birdwatching
- Visit The Adena Burial Mound
- Hike The Overlook Trail
- Hike The Dripping Rock Trail
- Fishing
- Visit The Natural Play Area
- Visit The Nature Center
- Sledding
This is a tough question to answer. The truth is that visiting at different times throughout the year can offer completely unique experiences. In the winter you can enjoy cold-weather hikes and sledding. In the spring, fresh blooms and wildlife burst onto the scene. During the summer, you can enjoy all sorts of outdoor activities like canoeing, bir...
The natural beauty that visitors can enjoy at Highbanks Metro Park is the work of millennia. The bluffs that the park is named for were formed a million years ago. The bluffs are made up of limestone, Ohio black shale, and Olentangy shale and the view from the top is a one-of-a-kind vista in Central Ohio. Now that we’ve answered some of the most bu...
Highbanks Metro Park is one of the best places to go birdwatching in Central Ohio. From woodland birds like woodpeckers, Barred Owls, Great Horned Owls, Red-tailed Hawks, and Cooper’s Hawks to nesting birds like Baltimore Orioles, Orchard Orioles, Warbling Vireos, and Yellow-throated Warblers, there is no shortage of impressive wildlife to enjoy. Y...
Dating back to 700 b.c.e., this ancient burial ground is quiet and peaceful. The area had a rich history long before earlier colonizers and settlers moved to the region, and that’s evident when you see this ancient earthwork.
You can’t visit Highbanks Metro Park without taking a stroll along the Overlook Trail. The trail also features some ancient earthworks (an early irrigation system) but most impressively, it boasts some ridiculous views of the Olentangy river from the top of the bluffs.
Along this moderate trail, you’ll find plenty of picture-perfect opportunities. The real gem of this hike is the bridge that crosses a tributary of the Olentangy. In the autumn, it genuinely looks like it hopped right out of Middle Earth.
Fishing is located along the Olentangy River. You’ll find a small dock area where you can cast your line, but it can get a little crowded on good weather days so be sure to plan accordingly.
The park has a 15-acre area set aside for kids can safely explore. The kids are encouraged to participate in unstructured play, allowing them to focus on old-school activities like climbing trees, playing with dirt and sticks, and gaining an appreciation for nature.
There’s nowhere better to learn about the history of the park than the Nature Center. There you can get more information about the bluffs themselves and you’ll also have the opportunity to see wildlife up close as they eat from the feeders around the center.
Of course, sledding is a seasonal activity. But if it’s snowed recently, you can take the kids to enjoy two different sledding hills at Highbanks Metro Park. One of the hills is specifically for kids 10 and under so that everyone can have a safe, enjoyable experience. No matter when you visit Highbanks, you’ll probably be impressed. It’s just that ...
May 17, 2024 · The highly anticipated Canopy Walk opened Friday morning at Blacklick Woods Metro Park and the lofty outdoor attraction did not disappoint.
May 18, 2024 · Blacklick Woods Metro Park has unveiled a new canopy walk, elevating visitors 40 feet for a unique view of its historic swamp white oak forest.
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Blendon Woods contains spectacular stream-cut ravines with exposed ripple rock sandstone and open fields surrounded by beech-maple and oak-hickory forests. The 653-acre park is a great place to see a variety of songbirds, waterfowl and other wildlife, especially the flock of wild turkeys meandering about in search of food.
