At its regularly scheduled meeting today, the Five Rivers MetroParks Board of Park Commissioners (Board) took the first of two required votes to place a levy on the Nov. 5 ballot. The Board unanimously voted in favor of requesting the Montgomery County auditor to certify the amount of a 10-year, 1.0 mill levy. This levy […]
Between summer holidays, vacations and friendly get-togethers, planning and budgets can start to get out of hand. Luckily, the great outdoors is an affordable, fun venue for your next large family gathering, camping staycation or simple picnic. Five Rivers MetroParks offers dozens of shelters across multiple parks in Montgomery County, many of which offer amenities […]
The Celtic Festival Returns to RiverScape Dayton’s Celtic Festival returns to RiverScape MetroPark for a celebration of Celtic everything, and there will be plenty of Irish food, beer, music, culture and concerts. In addition to three stages set with continuous live entertainment, other festival activities will include a 5K/10K run/walk, parade of kilts, Gaelic Mass […]
Have you ever wondered how your Five Rivers MetroParks trails stay safe, clean and usable? You can thank MetroParks’ Volunteer Patrol (MVPs) who spend a lot of their time on the trails year-round, offering friendly guidance to hikers and helping the trails stay beautiful.  Their role includes being a friendly face, interacting with the public, […]
RiverScape MetroPark has so many exciting things in store this summer. To help make sure you don’t miss a moment, we’ve created RiverScape Summer Bingo. Head to the park to participate in a free fitness class, grab a treat from the RiverScape Café, dance at a festival, or just enjoy an evening on a swing […]
Pollinators and Perceptions in Urban Agriculture by Sam Urquidez, University of Dayton Pollinators are essential to agriculture and with the increase in urban farming, there is great concern regarding insect pollinators in urban spaces. While there has been extensive literature looking at bee abundance and biodiversity in urban environments, there has been little research studying […]
May 23, 2024
Celebrate Celiac Awareness Month at the 2nd Street Market with These Gluten-Friendly Vendors
Read MoreMay is Celiac Disease Awareness Month. Celiac disease is an illness caused by an immune system reaction in the small intestine to eating gluten – a protein found in foods containing wheat, barley or rye. Over time, this reaction damages your small intestine’s lining and prevents it from absorbing nutrients, a condition called malabsorption. It […]
Five Rivers MetroParks has expanded its live music offerings this summer at RiverScape MetroPark, 237. E. Monument Ave in downtown Dayton. Starting this June, RiverScape’s Summer Music Series starts on Friday, June 7 with ‘90s Night featuring The Wet Bandits from 6 to 9 p.m. Concerts will be held each week on Thursdays or Fridays. […]
Programs Below you’ll find a list of programs and events for all ages, from children to lifelong learners, in addition to MetroParks must-dos, sustainability tips and information on what’s growing in the parks this month. Take a deeper dive into your areas of interest by signing up for MetroParks’ email newsletters and following Five Rivers […]
Five Rivers MetroParks will host the Twin Valley Trail Challenge on Saturday, June 1, National Trails Day. Participants in this free, noncompetitive event choose their own adventure by hiking any distance from 1 to 29 miles, following marked routes on the Twin Valley Trail (TVT), located in and connecting Germantown and Twin Creek MetroParks — […]
