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MAPLE FESTIVAL

McLean Teddy Bear Park 2004 N. Dixie Hwy., Lima, OH, United States

It’s “Maple Sugarin’ Time” This is a great opportunity to learn and  experience the process of making maple syrup in Ohio at our sugar bush!  Interact with interpreters, take a self-guided educational hike, enjoy local food trucks, take home some goodies, and more!  

WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND

McLean Teddy Bear Park 2004 N. Dixie Hwy., Lima, OH, United States

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 …

SUNRISE HIKE

McLean Teddy Bear Park 2004 N. Dixie Hwy., Lima, OH, United States

Celebrate the shortest day of the year with a hike in the Park Districts first park! Marking the start of winter, the winter solstice means longer days ahead as our part of the earth tilts back toward the warmth of the sun. We’ll meet near the parking lot and take a trail that overlooks the …

MEET THE W.I.L.D.

McLean Teddy Bear Park 2004 N. Dixie Hwy., Lima, OH, United States

Enjoy a Saturday evening with Park Rangers and friendly creatures of the night-time forest! Our Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District Rangers will be on hand to meet and greet you and then escort you through the forest to meet our Wildlife In Legendary Disguise (costumed nocturnal animals)! The short walk will include take-home treats for …

WALKING THRU AUTUMN

McLean Teddy Bear Park 2004 N. Dixie Hwy., Lima, OH, United States

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 …

EXPLORE S’MORE

McLean Teddy Bear Park 2004 N. Dixie Hwy., Lima, OH, United States

Explore beautiful Teddy Bear Park with your family! Interact with others while playing games, hearing stories, or singing songs and end the night with s’mores around a fire. Register by Aug. 28.  

METROPARK DISCOVERERS: NATURE QUEST

McLean Teddy Bear Park 2004 N. Dixie Hwy., Lima, OH, United States

Day 3 of 3 Youth, ages 7-9 years old, are welcome to join in the fun as explore the wonders of nature!  Please bring a sack lunch and water bottle. Dress to be outdoors. Registration along with a non-refundable $15 fee is required by July 14.  

METROPARK DISCOVERERS: NATURE QUEST

McLean Teddy Bear Park 2004 N. Dixie Hwy., Lima, OH, United States

DAY 1 of 3 Youth, ages 7-9 years old, are welcome to join in the fun as explore the wonders of nature!  Please bring a sack lunch and water bottle. Dress to be outdoors. Registration along with a non-refundable $15 fee is required by July 14.  

METROPARK TRAILBLAZERS: EVERY DAY IS EARTH DAY – Day 2 of 2

McLean Teddy Bear Park 2004 N. Dixie Hwy., Lima, OH, United States

DAY 2 OF 2 Youth, ages 5 and 6 years old, will learn about the importance of taking care of the world around us. The fun will include games, stories, crafts and hikes. Please bring a sack lunch and water bottle. Dress to be outdoors. Registration along with a non-refundable $10 fee is required by …

METROPARK TRAILBLAZERS: EVERY DAY IS EARTH DAY

McLean Teddy Bear Park 2004 N. Dixie Hwy., Lima, OH, United States

DAY 1 OF 2 Youth, ages 5 and 6 years old, will learn about the importance of taking care of the world around us. The fun will include games, stories, crafts and hikes. Please bring a sack lunch and water bottle. Dress to be outdoors. Registration along with a non-refundable $10 fee is required by …

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District