Shelter Reservations 419-221-1232 or Register Online

WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND

Haver Ridge 8335 Bellefontaine Road, Harrod

Winter is the perfect time to hit the trails and reflect on the calm serenity of our eastern deciduous forests. As plant life takes a pause, take some time to slow down and experience nature at a different pace. Interpretive hikes will be 1 mile or less in length and will be slowly paced on …

Walking Thru Autumn

Haver Ridge 8335 Bellefontaine Road, Harrod

Please join us for our 17th annual Walking Thru Autumn hiking series. Each week 60-90 participants gather for a guided hike, to take in the beauty of fall and explore some of the 30+ miles of Metro Park trails. Upon completing 6 out of the 8 offered hikes, participants will receive a 2023 Metro Parks …

Winter Walk

Haver Ridge 8335 Bellefontaine Road, Harrod

Experience nature in winter with a hike at beautiful Haver Ridge Metro Park. Be prepared for the weather and ground conditions. Haver Ridge offers an approximately 1-mile moderate trail. Register by Feb. 3 online or by calling 419-221-1232.  

Walking Thru Autumn Hike 6 of 8

Haver Ridge 8335 Bellefontaine Road, Harrod

There is nothing quite like a brisk walk and a breath of fresh air on a crisp autumn morning! Please join us for our 16th annual Walking Thru Autumn hiking series. Each week 60-90 participants gather for a guided hike, to take in the beauty of fall and explore some of the 30+ miles of …

Seek and Identify Nature

Haver Ridge 8335 Bellefontaine Road, Harrod

Become an expert at plant and animal identification with Seek an app by iNaturalist. We will teach you how to use this new tool that instantly identifies the world around us. We’ll explore outdoors seeking new organisms and snapping pictures. Be prepared for the weather and ground conditions and bring a fully charged phone or …

Summer Stroll

Haver Ridge 8335 Bellefontaine Road, Harrod

One of the most recent additions to the Park District, Haver Ridge offers a unique look at the history of this region, well beyond the Park District’s 50 years! Plan on a 1-1.5-hour hike, be prepared for the weather and ground conditions. Register by Aug. 19.

Spring Begins!

Haver Ridge 8335 Bellefontaine Road, Harrod

Finally! Spring officially begins at 11:33 a.m. today, so start the new season the right way – with a walk in nature!  Join a naturalist for an evening hike in Haver Ridge, including a stop by the wetlands to look for salamanders and listen for frogs. While one of the more recent additions, this park, …

Winter Walk – Haver Ridge

Haver Ridge 8335 Bellefontaine Road, Harrod

Experience nature in winter with a hike at beautiful Haver Ridge Metro Park. Be prepared for the weather and ground conditions. Haver Ridge offers an approximately 1-mile moderate trail. Register online or by calling 419-221-1232 by Jan. 20.  

Family Nature Club

Haver Ridge 8335 Bellefontaine Road, Harrod

Families with children ages 3-12 are welcome to join us as we enjoy a fall hike under the colorful forest leaves.  Register by Oct. 21.  

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