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Whether you love to hike, jump, investigate, bike, splash, imagine or climb, there are endless ways to enjoy the outdoors with your family. All of the MetroParks facilities are family-friendly, but many amenities
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 Children's Discovery Garden
Have you visited this favorite kid spot? Children love to explore the world around them through hands-on gardening activities. Learn about Ohio’s native habitats and create your own adventure in this whimsically themed area on the grounds of Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark.
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 Butterfly House
Get an up-close-and-personal encounter with Ohio’s native butterflies and moths. The Butterfly House at Cox Arboretum MetroPark opens June 26 and stays open through Labor Day weekend. Try to spot the various caterpillars, chrysalises and beautiful adult butterflies. Staff and trained volunteers will be on hand to answer your questions.
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 Interactive Fountains
Cool off on hot summer days at the spraygrounds at RiverScape and Island MetroParks. Remember to bring proper attire for your children and keep your pets away from the water. While you're there, grab an ice cream cone from the concessions at RiverScape. Check out the newly installed surface under the fountains at Island MetroPark that is made from 100% recycled Ohio tires -- good for the Earth and good for active kids!
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 Farm Facilities
The Historical Farm at Carriage Hill MetroPark is a great place for families to take in many different aspects of 19th Century farm life. Alternatively, the Sustainable Farm at Possum Creek MetroPark is a place to learn about ecologically sound alternatives to today’s agricultural dilemmas. Kids can pet and get up close with farm animals each Sat. & Sun. from 1 pm – 4 pm.
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Summer Bugathon
Venture outside this summer and see how many bugs you can find while taking part in our Summer Bugathon.
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Family Arboretum Adventure
Our Family Arboretum Adventures encourage you to learn more about the natural world and explore the park with various activities from scavenger hunts, interactive maps, Bingo cards and more.
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