Five Rivers MetroParks

Five Rivers MetroParks Montgomery County, Ohio's Parks Please visit www.metroparks.org to get outside and explore your MetroParks!
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Five Rivers MetroParks protects the region's natural heritage and provides outdoor experiences that inspire a personal connection with nature.

This week is the FIRST RiverScape Reels of the season, plus a guided Trails Challenge Hike, Pick Your Own Flowers and TW...
09/06/2026

This week is the FIRST RiverScape Reels of the season, plus a guided Trails Challenge Hike, Pick Your Own Flowers and TWO Tike Hikes. Learn more about this weeks programs and register by following the link in bio/comment!

09/05/2026

We stopped by Carriage Hill MetroPark's historical farm to meet the new chicks and greet all the farm animals during breakfast last week. The historical farm is one of the unique ways that MetroParks protects the region's natural heritage. If you want to learn more about the farm, head to the link in the bio/comment to register for the Tour of the Arnold Farm next Saturday.

Recreating responsibly means following Leave No Trace Principles and we’re here to help you learn how so that future gen...
09/04/2026

Recreating responsibly means following Leave No Trace Principles and we’re here to help you learn how so that future generations have a chance to enjoy the natural world. Join our outdoor recreation team for a free Leave No Trace Awareness Workshop on Sept. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Possum Creek MetroPark. You learn about the Leave No Trace Principles and skills to help you on your next adventure.

Registration is requested, but walk-ins are welcome. Link in bio/comment!


Summer programming at RiverScape is winding down, but “Life, uh, finds a way!” Free movie nights return to RiverScape Me...
09/04/2026

Summer programming at RiverScape is winding down, but “Life, uh, finds a way!” Free movie nights return to RiverScape MetroPark starting Friday, Sept. 11 at 7:45 p.m.

RiverScape Reels presents Jurassic Park (1993), and, as dinosaur super-fans, we’re stoked.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Movie treats and beverages will be available at the RiverScape Café. See what is happening this fall at RiverScape MetroPark by following the link in our bio/comment.

Over 118,000 people are experiencing food insecurity in our region – and you can help. MetroParks’ 2nd Street Market is ...
09/03/2026

Over 118,000 people are experiencing food insecurity in our region – and you can help. MetroParks’ 2nd Street Market is hosting the The Foodbank, Inc. this Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a food drive in celebration of Hunger Action Month. People are welcome to bring monetary donations or shelf-stable items, which can also be sourced from some of the Market’s vendors. High-need items include:
🍅Canned/jarred meat
🍅 Pasta and pasta sauce
🍅Peanut butter and jelly
🍅 Shelf-stable milk
🍅 Canned fruits and veggies

Pop-top cans are preferred.

Link in bio/comment to learn more about Hunger Action Month and the Market's other fall happenings

Are you ready to put on your red shoes and dance the blues? Take a Journey to downtown Dayton for the final Summer Music...
09/02/2026

Are you ready to put on your red shoes and dance the blues? Take a Journey to downtown Dayton for the final Summer Music Series concert of the season, 80s Party with Retrobution. We’ll be rocking at the RiverScape Pavilion from 7 to 9 p.m.

If you're Hungry Like the Wolf, head to the RiverScape Cafe for yummy bites and drinks.

The Summer Music Series is presented by AES Ohio , and supported by Jack W. & Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation, Enterprise Roofing & Sheet Metal Co. and Bonbright Distributors

Hear us out: Non-invasive bugs are friends! 🐛💚 In fact, they are integral to our food supply, keeping the ecosystem bala...
09/02/2026

Hear us out: Non-invasive bugs are friends! 🐛💚 In fact, they are integral to our food supply, keeping the ecosystem balanced and much more. Fall is around the corner and leaves will start falling soon. Many insects will use leaf litter to overwinter, so leave your leaves to help the environment this fall!

09/01/2026

Fall is knocking on the door and we're ready! 🍁🍂 The last few weeks of summer and beginning of fall are some of the best times to be outside in your Five Rivers MetroParks. This month, we're celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and Hunger Action Month, in addition to the return of RiverScape Reels and Get Outside Book Club. Programs and events for all ages can be found by checking out the link in our comments/bio!

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409 E. Monument Avenue
Dayton, OH
45402

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