Events & Programs
Park patrons express their creative vision in Paint-A-Park program
Published May 8, 2023
About Paint-A-Park With the help of Old Scratch Pizza – Cones For a Cause, we have developed the Paint-A-Park program to provide an outlet for improving mental health- encouraging participants to slow down, be in the moment, and take time to explore the beauty they find in nature. We encourage participants to explore new parks, […]
Warmer weather means more vendors at the 2nd Street Market
Published April 26, 2023
The grand opening of the 2nd Street Market’s outdoor farmers market is Saturday, May 6, from 9 to 3 p.m. and will continue operation through the harvest season, which ends October 29. The outdoor farmers market will feature more than more than 20 vendors offering fresh, in-season produce, artisan wares, specialty foods and more. In […]
Summer starts early this May at RiverScape MetroPark
Published April 17, 2023
Five Rivers MetroParks kicks off festival season this May, along with expanded free fitness opportunities and special events at RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave. in downtown Dayton. Special events in May include MetroParks’ Passport to MetroParks on Friday, May 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. This free, family-friendly festival is an opportunity to preview […]
Go green this April with Earth DayTON
Published April 6, 2023
Five Rivers MetroParks is partnering with the city of Dayton, Dayton Regional Green, Montgomery County and the Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council to offer a new way for the public celebrate Earth Month this April. Earth DayTON invites people of all ages to participate in events, community clean ups, educational opportunities and more from mid-April […]
MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for February
Updated February 27th, 2023
Welcome MetroParks Monthly, a round up of programs, events and other happenings for February 2023. Whether you are a parent of little ones who love to explore or an outdoor recreationalist looking to build your skills, you’ll find happenings every month just for you in Five Rivers MetroParks. Take a deeper dive into your areas […]
The Science Behind the Ice
Published January 18, 2023
You may have noticed that Ohio sure has some wacky winter weather. Have you ever wondered how the ice rink stays solid, even on those warmer days? Even though the MetroParks Ice Rink is a natural ice surface, our awesome park staff works with various equipment to keep the ice solid and smooth. The ice […]
Fall and Holiday Arts Programs Are Abundant at Your MetroParks
Updated December 9th, 2022
As the greenery of summer leaves and gives way to the colors of autumn and winter, we can tend to pull back from our engagement with nature. But to the contrary, autumn and winter provide a plethora of opportunities to explore nature — and, at Five Rivers MetroParks, your artistic side. From photography to arts […]
Join us for Hispanic Heritage Month at the 2nd Street Market
Published September 29, 2022
Join us for Hispanic Heritage Month at the 2nd Street Market The 2nd Street Market will host four days of events Oct. 13-16 featuring Hispanic food, arts and crafts, music, and more. Hispanic Heritage Month stretches from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Americans with Hispanic heritage who have roots in Spain, South America, Central America […]
Join us for Apple Day at the 2nd Street Market
Updated September 16th, 2022
Celebrate the beginning of fall by enjoying Apple Day at the 2nd Street Market. The apple, one of the most fall-centric crops, is responsible for such autumnal staples as cider, apple pie, crepes and caramel apples. Downtown Dayton’s 2nd Street Market is dedicating an entire day to the apple. A full schedule of the day’s […]
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage at RiverScape Sept. 18
Published September 14, 2022
A day-long celebration of Hispanic culture at RiverScape MetroPark in the heart of Downtown Dayton! Starting 11 AM on Saturday, Sept. 18, this event kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month. There will be a parade, live music, dancing, entertainment, authentic Latin food and much more! More details, such as hours and music schedule are available on […]
