MetroParks News
Gone Fall Fishing: Best Fishing Spots in Your MetroParks
Updated August 28th, 2023
Cooler weather and vibrant colors make fall one of the best seasons to start a new outdoor hobby or to enjoy a longstanding one. Fishing is a relaxing way to enjoy the outdoors, observe nature and unplug with your family. “Fall fishing is great because the temps are cooling, both in the air and the […]
MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for September
Updated August 25th, 2023
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 […]
Summer Music wraps up, Community Fitness continues, and more at RiverScape
Updated August 24th, 2023
RiverScape Summer Music Series Summer may be wrapping up – but we still have some excitement in store here at Dayton’s Front Porch. So, pull up those lawn chairs, enjoy one final show, and take in the views of the Five Rivers Fountain of Lights before they pause on Labor Day! Special thanks to our […]
How to add native plants to your yard this fall
Updated August 21st, 2023
Don’t put away your gardening tools as the weather begins to cool: Native trees and shrubs thrive when planted in the fall since they’ve adapted to our climate. Many of the trees’ natural changes, such as losing their leaves in autumn, ensure they enter dormancy before the coldest weather arrives and stay dormant until spring. […]
MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for August
Published July 28, 2023
Below you’ll find a list of programs and events for all ages, from children to life-long 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 […]
Keep on growing: Second season in the garden
Updated July 27th, 2023
Hot weather crops, such as peppers and tomatoes, are getting ripe and popping up left and right in your garden. In case you were thinking about winding down, think again: You can keep the gardening fun going into fall with cooler-season vegetables and herbs.
Spend time in nature during Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Published July 20, 2023
July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month and the perfect time to check-in with yourself and loved ones, as well as learn about all the ways you can support your mental wellbeing outdoors. One in five American adults live with mental illness, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Of those who […]
Celebrating Pride with MetroParks horticulturalist Josie Rowley
Published June 29, 2023
Before MetroParks can put a wrap on another fun year of celebrating Pride Month, we checked in with MetroParks’ own Josie Rowley. Now a horticulturalist (and college student), Rowley began as a seasonal employee with MetroParks in 2020 and identifies as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Her love of the outdoors was seeded in childhood […]
New Happy Hours to accompany free concerts at RiverScape MetroPark
Published June 28, 2023
Five Rivers MetroParks will now offer Thursday Happy Hour from 5 to 7 p.m. before its free Summer Music Series concerts at RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave. in downtown Dayton. Offerings will include beer, hard seltzers and other beverages. Lawn games such as cornhole will also be available. Additionally, the downtown Dayton Designated Outdoor […]
Waste less for a lower carbon footprint
Published June 27, 2023
By MetroParks Sustainability Manager Tim Pritchard During Spring, we focused on the relationship between food systems and climate change and described how Project Drawdown emphasizes the importance of reducing food waste as a key strategy for mitigation. In fact, reducing waste in general is an extremely important and impactful way to curb carbon emissions. Just […]
