Summer Fun

Summer Fun this July at RiverScape MetroPark

July 1, 2024

RiverScape MetroPark is buzzing in July with exciting events and activities. The United Irish of Dayton Celtic Festival comes alive at the park on...

Event

Adopt-A-Park with MetroParks

April 17, 2024

This Saturday, MetroParks is set to host its highly anticipated Adopt-A-Park event, where hundreds of volunteers from diverse backgrounds and accessibility levels will come...

Online Spotlight

Outdoor Exploration for All Abilities

March 21, 2024

Each individual experiences the outside world differently and brings a unique perspective on how to enjoy the natural world – a sentiment local mom...

Guide

16 Must-Visit Nature Centers | Cincinnati & Dayton

March 18, 2024

We can all agree that kids need to spend more time outside. No matter the weather, our children benefit from fresh air, a change...

Event

2024 MetroParks Trails Challenge

February 2, 2024

The MetroParks Trails Challenge makes a highly-anticipated return for 2024, bringing with it a range of exciting new trails for outdoor enthusiasts to explore....

Around Town

Recycle Holiday Lights at Five Rivers MetroParks

November 25, 2023

Five Rivers MetroParks and Cohen Recycling are greening the holidays by placing bins at seven MetroParks locations. Residents can drop off holiday lights for...

Holiday Fun

Beat the Winter Blues at the MetroParks Ice Rink

November 8, 2023

Don’t let the winter weather keep your family indoors all season. Instead, stay active and have fun at the MetroParks Ice Rink, located at...

Featured Events

Cultural Festivals at Five Rivers MetroParks in August and September

August 1, 2023

Five Rivers MetroParks will host two of Dayton’s favorite cultural festivals this August and September! Dayton African American Cultural Festival The Dayton African American Cultural Festival will...

Things To Do

Check out a MetroParks Family Nature Pack at Dayton Metro Library

July 16, 2023

Dayton Metro Library and Five Rivers MetroParks have partnered to create Family Nature Packs, which families can reserve at their local Dayton Metro Library...