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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Women's Golf League: September Sessions
- calendar_today Thursday, September 10
- watch 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- pin_drop The Vineyard Golf Course
Creature Chronicles for Kids
- calendar_today Thursday, September 10
- watch 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- pin_drop Miami Whitewater Forest
Gather in the Garden: U-pick
- calendar_today Thursday, September 10
- watch 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
- pin_drop Winton Woods Farm and Equestrian Center
Youth Archery Club
- calendar_today Thursday, September 10
- watch 4:30 PM to 5:45 PM
- pin_drop Winton Woods Adventure Outpost
S’mores & Archery
- calendar_today Thursday, September 10
- watch 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- pin_drop Miami Whitewater Forest
Storytime on the Farm
- calendar_today Friday, September 11
- watch 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
- pin_drop Winton Woods Farm and Equestrian Center
Super Sprouts Garden Club
- calendar_today Friday, September 11
- watch 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
- pin_drop Glenwood Gardens
Fat Bear Festival
- calendar_today Friday, September 11
- watch 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
- pin_drop Miami Whitewater Forest
Foraged Art Workshop
- calendar_today Friday, September 11
- watch 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- pin_drop Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve
Sunset Paddle
- calendar_today Friday, September 11
- watch 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
- pin_drop Sharon Woods
Birding 101
- calendar_today Saturday, September 12
- watch 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
- pin_drop Winton Woods
Ohio River Sweep
- calendar_today Saturday, September 12
- watch 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- pin_drop Fernbank Park
Signs of Fall
- calendar_today Saturday, September 12
- watch 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- pin_drop Sharon Woods
Kayak Basics: Flatwater
- calendar_today Saturday, September 12
- watch 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
- pin_drop Winton Woods Adventure Outpost
Girl Scout Seniors: Paddling
- calendar_today Saturday, September 12
- watch 10:00 AM to 12:00 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.