MetroParks Youth Volunteer Earns Top Honor From The Ohio Parks And Recreation Association
Updated January 17th, 2017
Dayton resident and long-time Five Rivers MetroParks volunteer Douglas May was selected to receive the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association’s (OPRA) Award of Excellence for Outstanding Youth Leadership. May’s is one of three OPRA Awards of Excellence MetroParks earned in 2016. May, 18, is currently a student at the Ponitz Career Technology Center. He began […]
Hit the trails to discover local wildlife
Published January 12, 2017
Nature is around every turn of Five Rivers MetroParks’ hiking, water and paved trails. This season’s bare and budding trees provide onlookers ample opportunity to view local wildlife in action. Visit the following MetroParks to see what you can spot: Adventure along the Great Miami River paved trail near Island MetroPark to view black-crowned night […]
You’ve got to see this living tree tunnel near Dayton
Updated January 5th, 2017
A hidden, living tunnel amid the scenic woodlands awaits your visit. You will find this mysterious and unique spot at Sugarcreek MetroPark, and it’s referred to as the Osage Orange Tunnel. To get to the tunnel from the park’s main parking lot on Conference Road, take the 1.3-mile Orange Trail. On your way to the […]
Where to paddle in Dayton and what you need to know before you go
Updated January 5th, 2017
What is paddling? Paddling is a generic classification for vessels (and related activities) that are powered by paddles — canoes, kayaks, Stand Up Paddleboards (SUPs) and rafts. This does not include rowing with oars or motor boats, said Erik Dahlstrom, outdoor recreation coordinator for Five Rivers MetroParks. Read the full article on Dayton.com.
MetroParks sees its future as ‘catalyst’ for business growth
Updated January 5th, 2017
Dayton’s biggest tourist draw is looking at how it can better connect the Miami Valley. The FiveRivers MetroParks, having recently been recognized for its quality of operations, is rolling out a 10-year master plan aimed at how it can improve the park system in the Dayton region. With infrastructure and land in the region, it’s […]
MetroParks gets perfect rating from national accreditation group
Updated January 5th, 2017
Five Rivers MetroParks has earned national accreditation after fully meeting 151 different standards, which park officials say shows the organization follows established best practices and is using taxpayer dollars responsibly. Five Rivers MetroParks becomes the 10th park system in Ohio and the 154th nationwide to earn accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and […]
Unique fall color views to help ease the pain of colder weather
Updated January 5th, 2017
With the weather turning colder, plenty of area locations are becoming beautiful places to see a wealth of fall colors. Here are four spots we visited to collect these scenic views. Read the full article on DaytonDailyNews.com.
Former parks CEO celebrated for National 4-H Hall of Fame induction
Updated January 5th, 2017
Friends and well-wishers gathered on Sunday to celebrate the induction of Marvin Olinsky of Huber Heights, former CEO of Five Rivers MetroParks, into the National 4-H Hall of Fame earlier this month. Olinsky was one of 16 people so honored during an Oct. 7 ceremony in Chevy Chase, Md. He rose to the national hall […]
WHAT THE RIVER KNOWS: Great Miami River, Five Rivers Fountain of Lights, Dayton Ohio
Updated January 5th, 2017
I am the Great Miami River (a tributary of the Ohio River) flowing 160 miles (260 km) through southwestern Ohio and Indiana. My Shawnee name is Msimiyamithiipi. In English I am named for the Miami, an Algonquian speaking tribe. I flow along quite contentedly until I reach the confluence with the Mad River in Dayton, […]
Spending A Weekend In Dayton? My Top 5 Picks For The Best Dayton Ohio Activities
Updated January 5th, 2017
I was visiting family, and I had a blast getting to know the ins and outs of this former manufacturing metro. It’s a place boasting several awesome museums, parks, neighborhoods, and hangouts. It’s the kind of city that has plenty to offer and should be high on your list if you’re looking for a unique, uncrowded […]
