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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The Great Picnic
- calendar_today Saturday, July 18
- watch 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- pin_drop Miami Whitewater Forest
Birding by Boat
- calendar_today Saturday, July 18
- watch 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- pin_drop Winton Woods Adventure Outpost
Native Plant Propagation
- calendar_today Saturday, July 18
- watch 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- pin_drop Shaker Trace Nursery
Long-Term Volunteer Information Session
- calendar_today Saturday, July 18
- watch 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
- pin_drop Sharon Woods
Beginning Golf I
- calendar_today Saturday, July 18
- watch 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
- pin_drop Meadow Links Golf Academy
Junior Golf II
- calendar_today Saturday, July 18
- watch 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- pin_drop Meadow Links Golf Academy
Shaker Trace Nursery Tour
- calendar_today Saturday, July 18
- watch 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
- pin_drop Shaker Trace Nursery
Fishing for Beginners
- calendar_today Saturday, July 18
- watch 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- pin_drop Lake Isabella
Recreation & Rejuvenation: Mindful Movement on the Water
- calendar_today Saturday, July 18
- watch 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- pin_drop Winton Woods Adventure Outpost
Junior Golf I
- calendar_today Saturday, July 18
- watch 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
- pin_drop Meadow Links Golf Academy
Public Trail Ride
- calendar_today Saturday, July 18
- watch 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- pin_drop Winton Woods Farm and Equestrian Center
Sunday Coffee Stroll: Trees
- calendar_today Sunday, July 19
- watch 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- pin_drop Sharon Woods
Searching for Snakes
- calendar_today Sunday, July 19
- watch 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
- pin_drop Withrow Nature Preserve
Pastimes of Times Past: Fourth of July Jubilee
- calendar_today Sunday, July 19
- watch 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
- pin_drop Shawnee Lookout
Public Trail Ride
- calendar_today Sunday, July 19
- watch 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- pin_drop Winton Woods Farm and Equestrian Center
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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.