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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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
Plant Removal
- calendar_today Friday, October 2
- watch 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- pin_drop Mitchell Memorial Forest
Homeschool Science: From Sea to Land
- calendar_today Friday, October 2
- watch 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- pin_drop Sharon Woods
Super Sprouts Garden Club
- calendar_today Friday, October 2
- watch 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
- pin_drop Glenwood Gardens
Storytime on the Farm
- calendar_today Friday, October 2
- watch 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
- pin_drop Winton Woods Farm and Equestrian Center
Migration Along the Mill
- calendar_today Friday, October 2
- watch 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- pin_drop Nature Center at The Summit
Butterflies & Brews
- calendar_today Friday, October 2
- watch 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- pin_drop Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve
Haunting History
- calendar_today Friday, October 2
- watch 6:30 PM to 8:45 PM
- pin_drop Shaker Trace Nursery
Pumpkin Patch
- calendar_today Saturday, October 3
- watch 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- pin_drop Winton Woods Farm and Equestrian Center
E-Waste Collection
- calendar_today Saturday, October 3
- watch 8:30 AM to 12:45 PM
- pin_drop Woodland Mound
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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.