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Know before you go: Tips to shrink line time, essentials to bring and more for this weekend’s Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience

The Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience, presented by Huffy, is Saturday, Oct. 5 and Sunday Oct. 6 at Eastwood MetroPark. With nearly a dozen activities to try, live music, competitions, demonstrations and more, it’s best to plan ahead to maximize your experience during...

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MetroParks on the Ballot

MetroParks on the Ballot

Five Rivers MetroParks has a 10-year, 1.0 mill levy on the ballot this November. The levy would...

Hundreds of volunteers needed to help support fall projects in MetroParks

Hundreds of volunteers needed to help support fall projects in MetroParks

Five Rivers MetroParks will host its annual fall service day, Make a Difference Day, from 9 a.m....

MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for October

MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for October

PROGRAMS Active Outdoors Dayton Backpacker Campfire Series: Oct. 17 – 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Cox...

Know before you go: Tips to shrink line time, essentials to bring and more for this weekend’s Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience

Know before you go: Tips to shrink line time, essentials to bring and more for this weekend’s Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience

The Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience, presented by Huffy, is Saturday, Oct. 5 and Sunday Oct. 6 at...

MetroParks on the Ballot

MetroParks on the Ballot

Five Rivers MetroParks has a 10-year, 1.0 mill levy on the ballot this November. The levy would...

Hundreds of volunteers needed to help support fall projects in MetroParks

Hundreds of volunteers needed to help support fall projects in MetroParks

Five Rivers MetroParks will host its annual fall service day, Make a Difference Day, from 9 a.m....

MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for October

MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for October

PROGRAMS Active Outdoors Dayton Backpacker Campfire Series: Oct. 17 – 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Cox...

Get Out & Explore Your MetroParks

For more than 60 years, Five Rivers MetroParks has been connecting people with nature by providing clean, safe outdoor spaces that support the public’s physical, emotional and mental health.
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Autumn at the 2nd Street Market

Shop for seasonal produce, try prepared foods from vendors, and enjoy interactive programs and demonstrations.
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Get Outside Book Club

A free Dayton Metro Library and MetroParks program for pre-schoolers and parents, from Sept. 1 - Oct. 31.
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Upcoming Events & Programs

Reserve a Shelter or Campsite

MetroParks Mobile App

MetroParks visitors can access information about parks and trails easily from their mobile devices. The mobile app is free and available for both iPhone and Android devices.
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MetroParks Trails Challenge

Are you ready to take on new trails? The MetroParks Trails Challenge is packed with hiking, walking, cycling, paddling, mountain biking and horseback riding adventures.
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Become a Volunteer

At Five Rivers MetroParks, volunteers don’t just make a difference, they are the difference! MetroParks offers a variety of high-quality volunteer opportunities that engage youth, families, groups and others.
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Donate Today

The Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation is a nonprofit that exists to support Five Rivers MetroParks in its work to protect the region's natural heritage and offer outdoor experiences that inspire a personal connection with nature.
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Research

Five Rivers MetroParks are laboratories for research: Ecologists, botanists, and other scientists conduct observations and experiments in nature.
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Contact

Mon. – Fri., 8 AM – 5 PM
Sat. – Sun., 10 AM – 5 PM

937-275-PARK

Complete the form at metroparks.org/contact.

Five Rivers MetroParks Rangers patrol all parks 24/7. If you need Ranger assistance, please call 937-225-HELP (4357). Call 911 for emergencies.