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8 Things to do at Quarry Trails Metro Park

With a beautiful waterfall, a floating boardwalk, a zip line and a mountain bike trail, Quarry Trails Metro Park will keep your whole family entertained! Quarry Trails Metro Park was created out of an abandoned quarry (Marble Cliff Quarry) on the west side of Columbus. The park is the 20th park in the Columbus and …

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How to Explore Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park with Your Kids

Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park is the largest of the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks and features hiking, canoeing, fishing, a great Nature Center and bison who roam within the park! Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park is in the southwest corner of Franklin County and its heart is the intersection of Big Darby Creek …

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Glacier Ridge Metro Park Offers Tons of Fun For Families

Glacier Ridge Metro Park is one of the most unique of the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks and offers lots of fun for kids and families! Glacier Ridge Metro Park is in the Plain City/Dublin/Jerome area of Central Ohio and is named after the glaciers that shaped the park many years ago! The park …

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3 of the Most Unique Parks in Columbus Ohio

These three unique parks in Columbus, Ohio provide beautiful scenery for your next walk in the park! This post may include affiliate links. See my disclosure. Columbus has so many parks to explore! Parks are great options for families because they allow space for little kids to run around and they don’t cost a dime …

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3 Things to do With Your Kids in Pickerington

Looking for something to do with your kids in Pickerington, Ohio? Try out one of these three ideas! Pickerington, Ohio is about 15 miles east of Columbus, Ohio and in close proximity to two Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks! Want to plan a day trip to Pickerington? Check out one or all of these …

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4 Nature-Themed Story Times Around Columbus

These four nature-themed story times around Columbus combine stories with great educational, hands on experiences! I’ve mentioned probably more than a few times that my kids are really into bugs right now. So, when I saw that Ohio Wildlife Center had a story time about insects, we were there! It prompted the idea to put …

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What Should We Do This Weekend? May 19-21, 2017

1. Touch a Truck at Worthington Community Center When: Friday, May 19, 2017 Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM Location: 345 E. Wilson Bridge Rd., Worthington, OH 43085 Phone: 614-436-2743 There will be over 40 vehicles for kids to touch and explore! Kids can meet the drivers and participate in other children’s activities! Columbus Public Health will …

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What Should We Do This Weekend? March 3-5, 2017

1. Orchids at Franklin Park Conservatory When: Through Sunday, March 5, 2017 Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Daily Location: 1777 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43203 Phone: 614-715-8000 This is the last weekend for Orchids at Franklin Park Conservatory! Thousands of orchids and tropical plants are on display with an Art Deco theme! On Saturday, you can …

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