Mid-summer means it’s time to savor a variety of in-season produce. Growing season is also a great opportunity to learn about the importance of fresh, locally grown food – which is also less taxing on the environment. MetroParks is home to many vegetable gardens, including Carriage Hill MetroPark’s heirloom garden and Possum Creek MetroPark’s demonstration […]
July is Park and Recreation Month and the theme this year is “Where You Belong,” a sentiment celebrating the many ways park and recreation professionals across the country foster a sense of belonging in their community by providing welcoming and inclusive programs, essential services for all ages and abilities, and safe, accessible spaces to build […]
This gallery collects artist submissions from the Paint-A-Park program in Wesleyan MetroPark, June 2024. The Paint-A-Park program helps to amplify voices and perspectives that often go unheard by giving all participants the opportunity to share their art on our digital gallery. Each piece submitted is a representation of what people from all over our region […]
July 11, 2024
Free Small Farm & Food Fest celebrates sustainable living, healthy eating, debuts new trail
Read MoreFive Rivers MetroParks will host Small Farm & Food Fest on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Carriage Hill MetroPark, 7800 E. Shull Rd. This free, all-ages festival offers hands-on activities, demonstrations, local speakers and a pop-up farmer’s market that focuses on healthy eating and sustainable living. Festivalgoers will experience modern-day […]
Welcome to Festival Season at RiverScape! Celtic Festival Dayton’s Celtic Festival returns to RiverScape MetroPark for a celebration of Celtic everything, and (as always) 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, cultural […]
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 […]
Fishing at Possum Creek MetroPark is transitioning to become sustainable, allowing for better fishing opportunities by increasing aquatic habitat. The last stocking of rainbow trout occurred in March 2023 and catfish was not stocked in 2023. MetroParks hired a contractor to conduct fish surveys to assess current fish populations in the fall of 2023. Survey […]
The United Irish of Dayton Celtic Festival returns of RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave in downtown Dayton, on Friday, July 26, from 5:30 to 11 p.m. One of the region’s largest summer events, festivities including a 5/10K race, live music, dancing and more, and will continue through the weekend, ending Sunday, July 28 at […]
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 […]
Those who have spent many summer evenings outside may have noticed that there aren’t quite as many fireflies as there once were. Indeed, firefly species are dwindling due to many factors, including use of pesticides and habitat loss. Learn more about one of nature’s coolest glowing creatures and how you can help protect their homes.
