Administrative Office
2051 Timberman Road
info@yourmetroparks.net
(513) 867-5835
This is to purchase a Daily Fishing Pass only. The lake at Voice of America is stocked annually and ready for fishing. MetroParks Fishing Passes are only needed at the Voice of America lake. A State of Ohio fishing license is required to fish at all other locations. If you are interested in purchasing an annual Fishing Pass, please visit the Voice of America Welcome Center during business hours. Children 5 years and younger can fish for free.
Every year tons of great photos are taken in your MetroParks, but we only get to see a few of them. This year, we'd love to see YOUR photos of YOUR parks in our 2024 Photography Contest!
Photos can be entered for 1 of the following categories anytime before 2025:
- Landscape
- General Nature
- Macro
- Architecture
- Taken by Youth
Find full rules or enter a photo at cognitoforms.com/metroparksofbutlercounty/photographycontestrulesandsubmissions
Photo credit to Steve Ellis
Walk, hike, or run with us this spring in our Run the Parks 5k Spring Series and visit some of the out-of-the-way treasures our trails have to offer. This family-friendly, non-competitive series will take place on the first Saturday of the month from March-May. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. Registration covers all 5k's from March-May.
Registration is required. $10 per participant for the entire spring series.
Join us for a fun and immersive way to celebrate the solar eclipse. We'll learn about the science behind the eclipse, enjoy hands-on activities, and of course have a front row seat to this once in a lifetime moment. Space and glasses are limited. Registered participants only will have access to this park as early as 8 AM. Groups are encouraged to carpool. Registration required. $5/person over 2 years.
Would a donkey fit in my room? How much food can a goat really eat in one day? Are chickens smellier than my siblings? Learn about how we keep our program animals safe and comfy, and then prepare to get dirty and experience the work it takes to care for some of these animal ambassadors.
For Brownie Girl Scouts and their Adult Chaperones.
Registration is Required. $6 per person.
Calling all homeschoolers to Forest Run for a fun animal program. Meet live Ohio animals, go on a hike, and play a game as we explore our native Ohio animals and their habitats.
Ages 5 - 12.
Registration required.
Every spring many species of wildflowers make their annual appearance at Governor Bebb Preserve. Join us as we discover a variety of these ephemeral spring-blooming beauties that are displayed along the trails.
All Ages
FREE
Join Friends of Chrisholm and explore the historic Augspurger House at Chrisholm MetroPark. Learn about the houses' history and the family who once called it home!
Explore the fascinating world of bird beak adaptations! We'll learn about the different types of bird beaks and how they've evolved to suit various feeding habits through hands-on activities. After our interactive session, get ready to meet a feathered friend up close!
Ages 2 - 10
FREE
Alright ladies, it's time to talk hygiene; our issues are a little different than our male hiking buddies, so we'll cover everything you need to know but are afraid to ask! We'll go through some Leave No Trace principles, including how we can respect nature and other hikers, where to set up camp and starting fires. Bring your backpack and make it heavy! We'll talk about how to properly pack it before starting on a short, interactive practice hike around the park. Participants will receive their own LNT (Leave No Trace) card. This session will be held outdoors.
Ages 16 & up. Registration is required. $20/person, $99/person for the series.