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Around Ohio: Resources for Planning Summer Trips
June 5, 2020 10:43 am
Randi Walle
As summer is now here, many people are wondering how and when they can safely enjoy a summer vacation. Destinations around Ohio are now starting to re-open and offer outdoor activities, dining options, and overnight stays. Below is a list of resources for state parks, metro parks, liveries, campgrounds, and communities across Ohio with information […]
Columbus Needs 10,000 Acres of Public Parks to Catch Up
May 22, 2020 3:43 pm
Walker Evans
The Trust for Public Land released their annual ParkScore rankings several days ago, and Columbus landed in 49th place on the list. The ranking system weighs four main factors: park access, total acreage, investment in parks, and park amenities. The investment category is where Columbus scored best. The city received a 73 out of 100 […]
2020 Winter Hike: Scioto Audubon
January 18, 2020 3:00 pm
Anne Evans
Join us for a 1- or 2-mile hike through the park. Leashed pets are welcome at this hike. Food and hot drinks served after the hike. Hike to a greener place – Here’s how you can help: – Bring a reusable mug or bowl – Buy a bowl from Friends of Metro Parks – Car […]
The Top 10 Parks in Columbus, Ohio
December 26, 2019 10:00 am
Best of CU
There are many green spaces throughout Central Ohio — from city parks to sports facilities to natural waterways to metro parks — and everyone has a favorite place to go. In 2020 we’ll even learn more about how some of these spaces will become better connected through the Rapid 5 Project. For now though, we’ve asked […]
Rapid 5 Project Aims to Connect All Central Ohio Waterways
December 14, 2019 11:30 am Walker Evans
A new large-scale project will be formally announced in 2020 with the goal of connecting all of Central Ohio’s major waterways and trails together into a cohesive system for residents and visitors. The “Rapid5” program is being spearheaded by local leadership at the Urban Land Institute of Columbus, MetroParks, MORPC, Franklin County and others. The […]
Walk the Creek
October 12, 2019 6:00 pm Anne Evans
Enjoy a walk through the woodland creek! All ages. Meet at the Nature Center. Happening at Blendon Woods Metro Park Saturday 10/12, 2pm-4pm
Top 10 Parks of 2018
December 29, 2018 4:22 pm Best of CU
While Central Ohio is relatively flat without oceans or mountains, we make up for it in parkland with a wide variety of outdoor recreation spaces. From smaller urban parks to rural outdoor settings, you can find a lot to do outside year-round. When our readers and editors were surveyed to decide the top park this […]
