Outdoor Recreation

    Forest Hike at Clear Creek Metro Park

    August 11, 2022
    Take in forest views while summer is still in full swing on a four-mile backcountry hike. Terrain at Clear Creek Metro Park is rugged and steep. Bring water and wear sturdy hiking shoes.

    Summer Mystery at Wahkeena Nature Preserve

    August 11, 2022
    Think you have what it takes to solve a mystery at Wahkeena State Nature Preserve? Walk the trail and find the hidden clues needed to solve the puzzle. A fun, family-friendly outing to enjoy during the summer months! To get started, go to the nature center during regular preserve hours – Wednesdays-Sundays 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed Mondays-Tuesdays).

    Summer Mystery at Wahkeena Nature Preserve

    August 12, 2022
    Think you have what it takes to solve a mystery at Wahkeena State Nature Preserve? Walk the trail and find the hidden clues needed to solve the puzzle. A fun, family-friendly outing to enjoy during the summer months! To get started, go to the nature center during regular preserve hours – Wednesdays-Sundays 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed Mondays-Tuesdays).

    Forest School Adventure Day at Wahkeena Nature Preserve

    August 12, 2022
    In this one-day school, the Fairfield County Park District is letting nature become the teacher. Join a naturalist in Wahkeena State Nature Preserve for a day of discovery. Who knows what you will find! Focusing on outdoor, investigative learning, the class will be out exploring rain or shine. This event is best suited for students ages 8 through 12. Class is from 1:00-3:30 p.m. Parents may choose to drop off children or remain with the group. Each class is limited to 10 students. To allow as many as possible to participate, you will be asked to sign up for only one date. Reservations are required. Call 800-297-1883 or email nsteele@fairfieldcountyparks.org to participate in one of the following dates: Thursday, July 21; Friday, July 22; Thursday, August 4; Friday, August 12.

    Butterfly Life Cycle at Zeller Park

    August 13, 2022
    How does a caterpillar become a butterfly? Metamorphosis! Learn about the process while crafting with the Fairfield County Park District anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. at Zeller Park.

    Summer Mystery at Wahkeena Nature Preserve

    August 13, 2022
    Think you have what it takes to solve a mystery at Wahkeena State Nature Preserve? Walk the trail and find the hidden clues needed to solve the puzzle. A fun, family-friendly outing to enjoy during the summer months! To get started, go to the nature center during regular preserve hours – Wednesdays-Sundays 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed Mondays-Tuesdays).

    Free Yoga Class

    August 13, 2022
    Enjoy one hour of flow yoga every Saturday morning in Pickerington. The yoga class is free, but you may donate cash and food for the Pickerington food pantry, as well as used eyeglasses and used medicine bottles, red and blue, for the Pickerington Lions Club. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Yoga is taught on a level that everyone can do. When the class is outside in the park, there is a shelter house where participants can do yoga even when it's raining!

    Summer Mystery at Wahkeena Nature Preserve

    August 14, 2022
    Think you have what it takes to solve a mystery at Wahkeena State Nature Preserve? Walk the trail and find the hidden clues needed to solve the puzzle. A fun, family-friendly outing to enjoy during the summer months! To get started, go to the nature center during regular preserve hours – Wednesdays-Sundays 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed Mondays-Tuesdays).

    Dragonflies! at Wahkeena Nature Preserve

    August 14, 2022
    Summer at Wahkeena State Nature Preserve wouldn’t be complete without the buzzing of dragonflies! Learn the identifying characteristics of Lake Odonata’s dragonflies. During this program, you will focus on what to look for to identify dragonflies while in the field. This program is for ages 12 and older. Join the Fairfield County Park District to explore the world of dragonflies.

    Summer Mystery at Wahkeena Nature Preserve

    August 15, 2022
    Think you have what it takes to solve a mystery at Wahkeena State Nature Preserve? Walk the trail and find the hidden clues needed to solve the puzzle. A fun, family-friendly outing to enjoy during the summer months! To get started, go to the nature center during regular preserve hours – Wednesdays-Sundays 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed Mondays-Tuesdays).

    Summer Mystery at Wahkeena Nature Preserve

    August 16, 2022
    Think you have what it takes to solve a mystery at Wahkeena State Nature Preserve? Walk the trail and find the hidden clues needed to solve the puzzle. A fun, family-friendly outing to enjoy during the summer months! To get started, go to the nature center during regular preserve hours – Wednesdays-Sundays 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed Mondays-Tuesdays).

    Summer Mystery at Wahkeena Nature Preserve

    August 17, 2022
    Think you have what it takes to solve a mystery at Wahkeena State Nature Preserve? Walk the trail and find the hidden clues needed to solve the puzzle. A fun, family-friendly outing to enjoy during the summer months! To get started, go to the nature center during regular preserve hours – Wednesdays-Sundays 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed Mondays-Tuesdays).

    Summer Mystery at Wahkeena Nature Preserve

    August 18, 2022
    Think you have what it takes to solve a mystery at Wahkeena State Nature Preserve? Walk the trail and find the hidden clues needed to solve the puzzle. A fun, family-friendly outing to enjoy during the summer months! To get started, go to the nature center during regular preserve hours – Wednesdays-Sundays 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed Mondays-Tuesdays).

    Summer Mystery at Wahkeena Nature Preserve

    August 19, 2022
    Think you have what it takes to solve a mystery at Wahkeena State Nature Preserve? Walk the trail and find the hidden clues needed to solve the puzzle. A fun, family-friendly outing to enjoy during the summer months! To get started, go to the nature center during regular preserve hours – Wednesdays-Sundays 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed Mondays-Tuesdays).

    Free Yoga Class

    August 20, 2022
    Enjoy one hour of flow yoga every Saturday morning in Pickerington. The yoga class is free, but you may donate cash and food for the Pickerington food pantry, as well as used eyeglasses and used medicine bottles, red and blue, for the Pickerington Lions Club. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Yoga is taught on a level that everyone can do. When the class is outside in the park, there is a shelter house where participants can do yoga even when it's raining!

    Bark in the Park at Mambourg Park

    August 20, 2022
    Do you walk you dog or does your dog walk you? Bring your furry best friends to Mambourg Park and walk with the Fairfield County Park District! Please understand that if your dog is aggressive toward people or other dogs, you will be asked to walk apart from the group. Hickory Trail is approximately 1.5 miles long and is considered easy to moderate. The terrain is uneven. Wear comfortable shoes. The trail could be muddy, so select your footwear to match weather conditions. The education specialist will be doing some interpretation of the native plant and animal life, but it is not necessary to stay in a tight group – everyone may walk at his own pace.

    Summer Mystery at Wahkeena Nature Preserve

    August 20, 2022
    Think you have what it takes to solve a mystery at Wahkeena State Nature Preserve? Walk the trail and find the hidden clues needed to solve the puzzle. A fun, family-friendly outing to enjoy during the summer months! To get started, go to the nature center during regular preserve hours – Wednesdays-Sundays 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed Mondays-Tuesdays).

    Fly Fishing For Beginners: Beyond the Basics

    August 20, 2022
    Learn the basics of fly-fishing at Clear Creek Metro Park. This is the second of two programs offered this summer. This is a class that goes beyond the basics and will help further develop skills. The class will meet at the Fern Parking Lot: 22937 Clear Creek Road, Rockbridge.

    After Dark in The Park at Clear Creek Metro Park

    August 20, 2022
    Join the staff of Clear Creek Metro Park for live animals from the Ohio Wildlife Center, roasting s'mores, and an opportunity to discover the amazing world of moths. Meet at the Barnebey-Hambleton Area: 620 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster.

    Tour de Buckeye Lake

    August 20, 2022
    Tour de Buckeye Lake is cycling event for any skill level, focused on displaying the beauty of the Buckeye Lake region hosted by Bike Buckeye Lake. Bike Buckeye Lake is a nonprofit whose mission is to create a healthy, vibrant, and economically enhanced community with a recreation trail. On Saturday, August 20, the Tour de Buckeye Lake returns.

    Summer Walk at Wahkeena Nature Preserve

    August 21, 2022
    Join a naturalist for a discovery hike around the preserve. Learn the names of some of the bright summer wildflowers at Wahkeena State Nature Preserve and enjoy the natural air-conditioning of the Eastern Hemlock. Meet at 1:00 p.m. in the nature center. Expect the trail to be around 1-mile over uneven terrain. The walk is approximately 90 minutes with frequent stops.

    Summer Mystery at Wahkeena Nature Preserve

    August 21, 2022
    Think you have what it takes to solve a mystery at Wahkeena State Nature Preserve? Walk the trail and find the hidden clues needed to solve the puzzle. A fun, family-friendly outing to enjoy during the summer months! To get started, go to the nature center during regular preserve hours – Wednesdays-Sundays 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed Mondays-Tuesdays).

    Kula Yoga and Beer at Combustion Brewery & Taproom

    August 21, 2022
    Visit Combustion Brewery & Taproom on the third Sunday of the month, every month for a fun flow class followed by a fresh Combustion beer! This class will be a vinyasa flow style for all levels. Bring your mat, towel, and water to get your Sunday started. Starting at 10 a.m., enjoy an all-levels flow yoga class; then, at 11 a.m., choose your brew and enjoy relaxing with your community! The cost to participate is $15 per person. To learn more or to follow this event, visit Facebook. 

    Summer Mystery at Wahkeena Nature Preserve

    August 22, 2022
    Think you have what it takes to solve a mystery at Wahkeena State Nature Preserve? Walk the trail and find the hidden clues needed to solve the puzzle. A fun, family-friendly outing to enjoy during the summer months! To get started, go to the nature center during regular preserve hours – Wednesdays-Sundays 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed Mondays-Tuesdays).

    Summer Mystery at Wahkeena Nature Preserve

    August 23, 2022
    Think you have what it takes to solve a mystery at Wahkeena State Nature Preserve? Walk the trail and find the hidden clues needed to solve the puzzle. A fun, family-friendly outing to enjoy during the summer months! To get started, go to the nature center during regular preserve hours – Wednesdays-Sundays 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed Mondays-Tuesdays).

    Summer Mystery at Wahkeena Nature Preserve

    August 24, 2022
    Think you have what it takes to solve a mystery at Wahkeena State Nature Preserve? Walk the trail and find the hidden clues needed to solve the puzzle. A fun, family-friendly outing to enjoy during the summer months! To get started, go to the nature center during regular preserve hours – Wednesdays-Sundays 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed Mondays-Tuesdays).

    Summer Mystery at Wahkeena Nature Preserve

    August 25, 2022
    Think you have what it takes to solve a mystery at Wahkeena State Nature Preserve? Walk the trail and find the hidden clues needed to solve the puzzle. A fun, family-friendly outing to enjoy during the summer months! To get started, go to the nature center during regular preserve hours – Wednesdays-Sundays 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed Mondays-Tuesdays).

    Summer Mystery at Wahkeena Nature Preserve

    August 26, 2022
    Think you have what it takes to solve a mystery at Wahkeena State Nature Preserve? Walk the trail and find the hidden clues needed to solve the puzzle. A fun, family-friendly outing to enjoy during the summer months! To get started, go to the nature center during regular preserve hours – Wednesdays-Sundays 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed Mondays-Tuesdays).

    Free Yoga Class

    August 27, 2022
    Enjoy one hour of flow yoga every Saturday morning in Pickerington. The yoga class is free, but you may donate cash and food for the Pickerington food pantry, as well as used eyeglasses and used medicine bottles, red and blue, for the Pickerington Lions Club. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Yoga is taught on a level that everyone can do. When the class is outside in the park, there is a shelter house where participants can do yoga even when it's raining!

    Downtown Lancaster Cornhole Tournament

    August 27, 2022
    Grab a cornhole partner and join Lancaster Parks & Recreation for its 3rd annual "Downtown Cornhole Tournament." Boards will be set up on N. Broad St. in front of the gazebo for the event. Teams will play a minimum of 3 matches (best of 3 games wins a match) to try to win the championship. Prizes are award to the top 3 finishing teams. Entry fee is $30/team. Register online at www.lancasterparks.com.

    Summer Mystery at Wahkeena Nature Preserve

    August 27, 2022
    Think you have what it takes to solve a mystery at Wahkeena State Nature Preserve? Walk the trail and find the hidden clues needed to solve the puzzle. A fun, family-friendly outing to enjoy during the summer months! To get started, go to the nature center during regular preserve hours – Wednesdays-Sundays 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed Mondays-Tuesdays).

    Summer Mystery at Wahkeena Nature Preserve

    August 28, 2022
    Think you have what it takes to solve a mystery at Wahkeena State Nature Preserve? Walk the trail and find the hidden clues needed to solve the puzzle. A fun, family-friendly outing to enjoy during the summer months! To get started, go to the nature center during regular preserve hours – Wednesdays-Sundays 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed Mondays-Tuesdays).

    Summer Mystery at Wahkeena Nature Preserve

    August 29, 2022
    Think you have what it takes to solve a mystery at Wahkeena State Nature Preserve? Walk the trail and find the hidden clues needed to solve the puzzle. A fun, family-friendly outing to enjoy during the summer months! To get started, go to the nature center during regular preserve hours – Wednesdays-Sundays 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed Mondays-Tuesdays).

    Summer Mystery at Wahkeena Nature Preserve

    August 30, 2022
    Think you have what it takes to solve a mystery at Wahkeena State Nature Preserve? Walk the trail and find the hidden clues needed to solve the puzzle. A fun, family-friendly outing to enjoy during the summer months! To get started, go to the nature center during regular preserve hours – Wednesdays-Sundays 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed Mondays-Tuesdays).

    Summer Mystery at Wahkeena Nature Preserve

    August 31, 2022
    Think you have what it takes to solve a mystery at Wahkeena State Nature Preserve? Walk the trail and find the hidden clues needed to solve the puzzle. A fun, family-friendly outing to enjoy during the summer months! To get started, go to the nature center during regular preserve hours – Wednesdays-Sundays 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed Mondays-Tuesdays).

    Summer Mystery at Wahkeena Nature Preserve

    September 1, 2022
    Think you have what it takes to solve a mystery at Wahkeena State Nature Preserve? Walk the trail and find the hidden clues needed to solve the puzzle. A fun, family-friendly outing to enjoy during the summer months! To get started, go to the nature center during regular preserve hours – Wednesdays-Sundays 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed Mondays-Tuesdays).
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