MetroParks News
Planning a picnic in your Five Rivers MetroParks
Published July 2, 2024
For families or small groups who want a more informal gathering, picnic tables are a popular amenity in many MetroParks. Whether you are enjoying a picnic on a blanket or a table, it’s important to remember that all of your Five Rivers MetroParks are also home to fragile plants and wildlife. Leaving behind food waste […]
MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for July
Updated July 1st, 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 […]
Plan your next celebration at one of these MetroParks hidden gems
Updated June 26th, 2024
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 […]
2024 City of Dayton Lights in Flight Fireworks: What to Expect
Updated June 21st, 2024
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 will be the City of Dayton’s Lights in Flight Fireworks Display at Kettering Field (444 N. Bend Blvd). The fireworks display is planned for 10 PM and admission is free. The official viewing area is Kettering Field. Due to the location of the fireworks, people will likely not be able to […]
7 last minute ideas for an outdoor Father’s Day adventure
Updated June 10th, 2024
Father’s Day is this Sunday and if you are still trying to think of an awesome experience to share with your dad or father figure, consider an outing in one of your 18 clean, safe MetroParks. Dads of all ages and interests enjoy spending time in the outdoors and as an added bonus; outdoor experience […]
Festivals and Fun Happening at RiverScape MetroPark this June
Published June 7, 2024
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 […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Kathleen Shanahan
Published May 31, 2024
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, […]
Play RiverScape Summer Bingo for a Chance to Win MetroParks Money
Published May 30, 2024
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 […]
Celebrate Celiac Awareness Month at the 2nd Street Market with These Gluten-Friendly Vendors
Published May 23, 2024
May 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 […]
Free live music returns to RiverScape MetroPark this June
Published May 23, 2024
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. […]
