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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Trail Maintenance
- calendar_today Sunday, August 9
- watch 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- pin_drop Avoca Park
Sunday Coffee Stroll: Dragonflies
- calendar_today Sunday, August 9
- watch 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- pin_drop Sharon Woods
Archery Adventure: Primitive Precision
- calendar_today Sunday, August 9
- watch 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- pin_drop Nature Center at The Summit
Archery Adventure: Find Your Aim
- calendar_today Sunday, August 9
- watch 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
- pin_drop Nature Center at The Summit
Whimsical Garden Weekends: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
- calendar_today Sunday, August 9
- watch 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
- pin_drop Glenwood Gardens
Food Preservation: Dehydration
- calendar_today Sunday, August 9
- watch 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- pin_drop Winton Woods Farm and Equestrian Center
Summer Stories
- calendar_today Sunday, August 9
- watch 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- pin_drop Nature Center at The Summit
Sustainable Fashion
- calendar_today Sunday, August 9
- watch 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- pin_drop Miami Whitewater Forest
Public Trail Ride
- calendar_today Sunday, August 9
- watch 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- pin_drop Winton Woods Farm and Equestrian Center
Great Parks Equestrian Team IEA Season 2026-2027
- calendar_today Monday, August 10
- watch 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- pin_drop Winton Woods Farm and Equestrian Center
Growing in the Garden
- calendar_today Monday, August 10
- watch 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- pin_drop Winton Woods Farm & Equestrian Center
Adult Group Lessons
- calendar_today Monday, August 10
- watch 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- pin_drop The Vineyard Golf Course
7 Hole Beginner League
- calendar_today Monday, August 10
- watch 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
- pin_drop The Vineyard Golf Course
Float & Flow Stand-Up Paddleboarding
- calendar_today Monday, August 10
- watch 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
- pin_drop Miami Whitewater Forest
Plant Removal
- calendar_today Tuesday, August 11
- watch 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- pin_drop Triple Creek
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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.