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The importance of Outdoor Play is not a novel concept for Five Rivers MetroParks.
In addition to providing special places to experience natural wonders, MetroParks
has been developing programs children connecting with the outdoors and nature for
years. Find a program below, or head out to your local MetroPark this weekend and
just get outdoors and play!
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| Day | DateTime | Program | Location | Age | Price | Registration Availability |
| Thu |
05/29
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Tike Hike at Huffman
Children benefit from being exposed to nature at an early age. Enjoy a short walk and discover the treasures of the outdoors. Dress for the weather. Program will begin at 1 pm. Use entrance at 4439 Lower Valley Pike. No reservations required. Passport To Nature.
| Huffman MetroPark | 3Y-5Y | Free | |
| Thu |
06/05
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Tike Hike at Eastwood
Children benefit from being exposed to nature at an early age. Enjoy a short walk and discover the treasures of the outdoors. Dress for the weather. Program will begin at 10:00 AM. Use entrance at 1385 Harshman Rd. No reservations required. Passport To Nature.
| Eastwood MetroPark | 3Y-5Y | Free | |
| Wed |
06/11
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Alphabet Safari for Twos: T-Z
Our journey comes to an end as we gather the final stamps for our passports. Two year olds and their caregivers will explore nature and science based stations as they discover the last letters of our safari. Attend at least two Alphabet safaris and receive a patch. Reservations requested, call 434-9005 or register online.
| Cox Arboretum MetroPark | 2Y-2Y | Free |  |
| Fri |
06/13
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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Parent and Preschooler:Infant Song & Sign am session
Join Dorie with Music Jamboree for music play and American Sign Language. Class will include sing-alongs, lap games, stories, puppets and a nature signing walk. The morning class begins at 11 AM and the afternoon class begins at 1 PM. In case of cold or rainy weather class will be held inside in the children's classroom. Only one child per adult permitted. Reservations required & limited: Visit www.metroparks.org or call 277-6545.
| Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark | | Free | |
| Fri |
06/13
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
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Parent and Preschooler: Infant Song & Sign pm session
Join Dorie with Music Jamboree for music play and American Sign Language. Class will include sing-alongs, lap games, stories, puppets and a nature signing walk. The morning class begins at 11 AM and the afternoon class begins at 1 PM. In case of cold or rainy weather class will be held inside in the children's classroom. Only one child per adult permitted. Reservations required & limited: Visit www.metroparks.org or call 277-6545.
| Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark | | Free | |
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Past Activities
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The programs below have been run in the past and may appear in the future. Call
(937) 275-PARK to find out when they may be offered again or to put in a request.
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Protecting Your Child from “Nature-Deficit Disorder”
As an attentive
parent, you’ve observed how obsessive your child can be over computers, video games
and television. You’ve heard compelling statistics connecting you child’s behavior
with obesity, lack of imagination and diminishing care for our environment. Come
explore this research and learn methods to guide your child back to nature. You
will also learn how to turn your backyard into a nature discovery playground, providing
a place where your children can re-connect with nature.
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Family Nature Games
Bring your family out and learn how to inject fun into your nature hikes by playing
games that teach ecological principals.
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Prairie Games
Discover why prairies are one of the best places to play in winter. Bring the family
and play nature games in this tall grass habitat.
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Parks with Outdoor Play |
No special amenities are needed for outdoor play…just space to run and roam. At
Five Rivers MetroParks, we’ve got over 14,000 acres of nature to do just that.
Pick a park and start playing!
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OnGoing
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Outdoor Explorers Club (ages 8 – 12)
Get your kids away from the television and out into the fresh air! Outdoor play
for children builds healthy bodies, releases pent up energy and stress, and encourages
creativity and a curiosity to learn.
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Passport to Nature
Travel Through Your MetroParks and Discover Nature and Fun!
How it Works
Visit MetroParks facilities, participate in designated passport programs and get
your passport stamped. When eight of the boxes are stamped, fill in the requested
information and mail your passport to MetroParks.
What to Look For
Look for Passport to Nature symbol or the text Passport to Nature in Metro ParkWays
or in the Calendar of Events on the website.
What You Get
Every child who completes a passport with eight stamps will become an official MetroParks
Nature Traveler and will receive a nature traveler backpack, along with recognition
in Parkways. Nature Travelers who complete additional passports will get gear to
put in their backpack for nature exploration.
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News
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Volunteer to be a Play Naturalist:
If you would like to volunteer to be a Play Naturalist, please call (937) 275-PARK.
Volunteers will be asked to work 2-4 hours shifts on Sat. or Sun. in one of our
parks and will work with small groups for extended periods. You don't need to be
knowledgeable about nature, just enthusiastic.
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