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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Trials & Trails for Adventurers
- calendar_today Friday, June 19
- watch 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- pin_drop Shawnee Lookout
Try It! Canoeing
- calendar_today Friday, June 19
- watch 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- pin_drop Miami Whitewater Forest
Bass Series
- calendar_today Saturday, June 20
- watch 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- pin_drop Miami Whitewater Forest
Bird Walk
- calendar_today Saturday, June 20
- watch 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
- pin_drop Otto Armleder Memorial Park
Beginning Golf I
- calendar_today Saturday, June 20
- watch 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
- pin_drop Meadow Links Golf Academy
Off-Trail Hike Series: Shawnee Lookout?
- calendar_today Saturday, June 20
- watch 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- pin_drop Shawnee Lookout
Whimsical Garden Weekends: Peter Pan
- calendar_today Saturday, June 20
- watch 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- pin_drop Glenwood Gardens
Creekin' Weekend
- calendar_today Saturday, June 20
- watch 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- pin_drop Sharon Woods
Junior Golf II
- calendar_today Saturday, June 20
- watch 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- pin_drop Meadow Links Golf Academy
Wildlife Weeks: Snakes
- calendar_today Saturday, June 20
- watch 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- pin_drop Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve
Out in the Outdoors: The T on Tea
- calendar_today Saturday, June 20
- watch 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- pin_drop Sharon Woods
Junior Golf I
- calendar_today Saturday, June 20
- watch 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
- pin_drop Meadow Links Golf Academy
Trials & Trails for Young Adventurers
- calendar_today Saturday, June 20
- watch 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- pin_drop Shawnee Lookout
Creekin' Weekend
- calendar_today Saturday, June 20
- watch 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- pin_drop Sharon Woods
Public Trail Ride
- calendar_today Saturday, June 20
- 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.