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MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for March
Published February 14, 2024
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 MetroParks […]
7 fun, easy ways to enjoy Valentine’s Day outdoors
Updated February 8th, 2024
Love is in the (fresh) air! It’s time to show some love to you partners, family, friends and community. If you are in need of a few quick ideas to impress your sweetheart or bestie, look to no further than your Five Rivers MetroParks. Valentine’s Day on ice: Surprise your sweetheart, best friend or family […]
Mark your calendar: Astronomical events in 2024
Updated January 31st, 2024
There are so many incredible ways to experience nature on our Earth that people might not remember to look up and experience the wonders of the sky. This year, we have some major astronomical events happening and Dayton gets a front row seat. TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE Daytonians are in for a celestial spectacle on […]
Stay Safe and Enjoy the Outdoors this Winter
Published January 19, 2024
Winter weather is in full effect, with snow falling and temperatures below freezing. Wildlife have prepared for the coldest season of the year by growing thick coats of fur and storing food – and you should be prepared, too. Five Rivers MetroParks’ Chief of Public Safety Mark Hess offers several tips to help you stay […]
MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for February
Published January 17, 2024
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 MetroParks […]
MetroParks Ice Rink hosts new Family Day Skates and popular favorites through March 1
Published January 9, 2024
Offering a safe, family-friendly experience for skaters of all ages, the MetroParks Ice Rink will host new Family Skate Days and themed skate nights this winter at RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave. Family Skate Days are on select Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Each has a family friendly theme with additional off-the-ice activities […]
Recycle Holiday Lights at Five Rivers MetroParks
Updated January 2nd, 2024
Drop off lights at one of six locations and support the Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation. Starting Dec. 1, Five Rivers MetroParks and Cohen Recycling are making the holidays greener by providing bins at seven MetroParks locations where residents can drop off holiday lights to be recycled. Recycling these lights supports MetroParks’ conservation mission, and Cohen […]
Foundation President: “Your parks need our help.”
Published December 22, 2023
Guest blogger: Vince McKelvey, Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation President and community volunteer Five Rivers MetroParks celebrated its 60th anniversary this year. The park district began in 1963 with a group of committed citizens who saw the pressing need to protect our natural areas from development. Today, the park district protects and manages 16,676 acres at […]
The Holidays are here at the MetroParks Ice Rink
Published December 21, 2023
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, which means extra opportunities to skate at the region’s largest ice rink! From Dec. 22 through Jan. 5, we will be offering extended hours; so, grab your friends and family for fun days filled with skating and holiday magic. The RiverScape Café will be open during rink […]
Support the Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation
Updated December 20th, 2023
Each year, Five Rivers MetroParks protects over 16,000 acres giving access to nature to over 3.5 million visitors annually, with a cost of approximately $108 per acre to maintain. The Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation partners with MetroParks to ensure critical funding for special projects and programs that go beyond levy dollars. Thanks to generous donors, […]
