Great Parks
Celebrate America's 250th
The Great Picnic
Commemorate America’s 250th anniversary with a family-friendly community picnic and festival, in partnership with Ohio’s Homecoming & Picnic Month. Grab your favorite picnic basket and celebrate a once-in-a-generation national milestone with family, friends and neighbors.
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2026 Day Camps
Connecting young explorers with the natural world through adventure, farming, fishing, horsemanship and nature-based discovery.
Registration is now open.
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Events and Programs
Fun Things To Do At Your Great Parks
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Public Trail Ride
- calendar_today Saturday, September 26
- watch 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- pin_drop Winton Woods Farm and Equestrian Center
Creepy Crawler Hunt
- calendar_today Saturday, September 26
- watch 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- pin_drop Woodland Mound
Bird Migration & Blooms
- calendar_today Sunday, September 27
- watch 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- pin_drop Avoca Park
Girl Scout Junior: Climbing Adventure
- calendar_today Sunday, September 27
- watch 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
- pin_drop Miami Whitewater Forest
Creative Blooms Workshop: Natural Paint Making
- calendar_today Sunday, September 27
- watch 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
- pin_drop Winton Woods Farm and Equestrian Center
Crazy Creeking
- calendar_today Sunday, September 27
- watch 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
- pin_drop Sharon Woods
Girl Scout Junior: Climbing Adventure
- calendar_today Sunday, September 27
- watch 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
- pin_drop Miami Whitewater Forest
Great Parks’ Great Escape
- calendar_today Sunday, September 27
- watch 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- pin_drop Shawnee Lookout
Wild Wellness
- calendar_today Sunday, September 27
- watch 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
- pin_drop Nature Center at The Summit
Spotted Lantern Fly Hunt & Smash
- calendar_today Tuesday, September 29
- watch 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- pin_drop Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve
6-hole Instructional League
- calendar_today Tuesday, September 29
- watch 5:15 PM to 7:15 PM
- pin_drop Sharon Woods Golf Course
Long-Term Volunteer Information Session
- calendar_today Tuesday, September 29
- watch 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- pin_drop Winton Woods
Youth Archery Club
- calendar_today Thursday, October 1
- watch 4:30 PM to 5:45 PM
- pin_drop Winton Woods Adventure Outpost
International Coffee Day: Native “Coffee” Tasting
- calendar_today Thursday, October 1
- watch 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
- pin_drop Woodland Mound
6-hole Instructional League
- calendar_today Thursday, October 1
- watch 5:15 PM to 7:15 PM
- pin_drop Sharon Woods Golf Course
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Activities at Great Parks
Discover Great Parks
Discover the Beauty of Nature!
Discover the beauty of nature by exploring Great Parks. You can attend programs designed to inspire and educate. Experience hands-on activities, educational workshops, volunteerism and the joy of outdoor adventures, all while fostering a deeper appreciation for the environment around you.