Outdoor Connections
Staycation in Dayton
Published June 26, 2024
If cross-country trips aren’t in the cards this year, consider a staycation in nature at one of MetroParks’ 23 campsites. MetroParks offers three types of sites suited for the type of camping adventure you want to have outdoors. Frontcountry campsites: Frontcountry experiences are for those who want to enjoy amenities, such as nearby parking, rest […]
Celebrate National Trails Day by hiking the Twin Valley Trail Challenge
Published May 13, 2024
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 — […]
Gear up for Bike Month with MetroParks cycling programs, resources this spring
Published May 3, 2024
Bike Month is this May and you can set yourself up for an entire spring full of cycling fun by checking out MetroParks programs this March and April. With over 350 miles of connected paved trails, 8 bicycle friendly communities, multiple amazing bike shops, and a diversity of mountain biking options, the Miami Valley is […]
Ready, set, cycle! Bike to Work Day is May 17!
Published April 29, 2024
Five Rivers MetroParks invites the community to celebrate National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 17, during its annual Bike to Work Day Pancake Breakfast at RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave. From 7 to 9 a.m., hundreds of cycling enthusiasts will gather to enjoy a free, flying pancake breakfast, coffee, live music, cycling-related […]
Understanding Leave No Trace in Your MetroParks
Updated March 28th, 2024
Spring is here, and that means a lot more people are about to head out to enjoy their local MetroPark. Are you making plans on heading out for a hike or a ride? Here are a few outdoor principles from Leave No Trace, an organization on a mission to ensure a sustainable future for the […]
Hike your way to heart health with the MetroParks Trails Challenge
Published March 20, 2024
Now that the weather is warming and there are more hours of daylight, it’s a great time to start a new wellness journey. Engaging in healthy activities outdoors provides a boost of benefits that indoor workout sessions do not, such as decreased stress and increased vitamin D and heart health. Indeed, heart disease is the […]
Be a mud skipper during this weird weather season
Updated March 7th, 2024
For the third year in a row, winter’s flip-flopping temps and wet weather have probably resulted in many of your favorite natural surface trails being muddy. When this happens, regional park manager Mike Osborne encourages parkgoers to avoid these trails or take your adventures to the region’s many paved trails. “When there are muddy patches […]
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 […]
MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for January
Published December 18, 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 […]
6 tips to tackle your New Year’s resolutions outdoors this year
Updated December 14th, 2023
The new year has many people feeling the pressure to improve their lives by adopting new habits. “New Year, new you,” is the common trope associated with resolutions, although studies show that 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail. So, rather than “new year, new you,” perhaps think, “new year, new habits” — and look to […]
