SPRING NATURE EXPLORATION SERIES

Join a naturalist to learn about the ecology of our parks' natural areas in the spring time.  Each week will be slightly different as we watch the flora and fauna "wake-up".  Dress for the weather and bring your sense of adventure as we go exploring.

Sat., March 24 - 9 a.m. at Heritage Park                               

Sat., March 31 - 9 a.m. at Fort Amanda Park

Sat., April 7 - 9 a.m. at Kendrick Woods

Sat., April 14 - 9 a.m. at McLean Teddy Bear Park

Sat., April 21 - 9 a.m. at the Allen County Farm Park

Sat., April 28 - 9 a.m. at Kendrick Woods

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION

Sunday, April 22 - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at McLean Teddy Bear Park

Bring your family and friends to a party to celebrate Earth Day.  Numerous activites will be offered throughout the afternoon.  Games, live repties, pond studay and guided hikes through the froest and prairie will all be part of the fun!  Register at 419-221-1232 by April 18th.

CAMPGROUND TO OPEN  FOR SEASON !

Ottawa Metro Park Park Campground will open for its 14th camping season on Friday, April 13 and remain open through Sunday, October 14. 

The campground has 30 family campsites and 3 handicap accessible sites on a first-come, first-served basis for $25 per night ($20 for senior citizens) and $1 off swimming rates for each registered camper. 

 2012 Campground Brochure.pdf

DATES ANNOUNCED FOR YOUTH METRO PARK SUMMER ADVENTURES!  2012 Metro Park Adventures.pdf

 Metropark Trailblazers (ages 5-6)

Feelin' Froggie - June 26 & 27 - 10 am to 1 pm

Birds, Birds, Birds - July 24 & 25 - 10 am to 1 pm

Metropark Discovers (ages 7-9)

Totally Terrific Trees - June 12 & 13 - 10 am to 2 pm

Wet & Wild - July 31 & Aug. 1 - 10 am to 2 pm 

Metropark Explorers (ages 10-14)

Frontier Ohio - June 19 & 20 - 10 am to 4 pm

Nature Photography - July 18 & 19 - 10 am to 4 pm

Archery & Air Rifle - Aug. 7 & Aug.8 - 10 am to 4 pm