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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Storytime on the Farm
- calendar_today Friday, September 18
- watch 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
- pin_drop Winton Woods Farm and Equestrian Center
Super Sprouts Garden Club
- calendar_today Friday, September 18
- watch 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
- pin_drop Glenwood Gardens
Paddle into the Sunset
- calendar_today Friday, September 18
- watch 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
- pin_drop Miami Whitewater Forest
Birding 101
- calendar_today Saturday, September 19
- watch 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
- pin_drop Winton Woods Adventure Outpost
Shaker Trace Nursery Workday
- calendar_today Saturday, September 19
- watch 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- pin_drop Shaker Trace Nursery
Paddleboard Meditation
- calendar_today Saturday, September 19
- watch 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
- pin_drop Miami Whitewater Forest
Clean Sweep of the Great Miami
- calendar_today Saturday, September 19
- watch 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- pin_drop Shawnee Lookout
Long-Term Volunteer Information Session
- calendar_today Saturday, September 19
- watch 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
- pin_drop Sharon Woods
Women in the Outdoors: Off Trail Hike
- calendar_today Saturday, September 19
- watch 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
- pin_drop Winton Woods Adventure Outpost
Hike the Gorge Trail
- calendar_today Saturday, September 19
- watch 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- pin_drop Sharon Woods
Junior Golf II
- calendar_today Saturday, September 19
- watch 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- pin_drop Meadow Links Golf Academy
Outdoor Archery: Compound Bow Basics
- calendar_today Saturday, September 19
- watch 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- pin_drop Winton Woods Adventure Outpost
Out in the Outdoors: Mushroom Mania
- calendar_today Saturday, September 19
- watch 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
- pin_drop Sharon Woods
Eco-Arts: Flower Pounding & Natural Dyes
- calendar_today Saturday, September 19
- watch 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- pin_drop Glenwood Gardens
Harvest Paddle
- calendar_today Sunday, September 20
- watch 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- pin_drop Sharon Woods
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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.