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June & July

Explore the great outdoors and learn skills essential to become an expert camper. Compete in games with friends, share food around a campfire and so much more! Ages 6 – 12.

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The Celebration of a Lifetime

Coming this summer!

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The Erie County Metropolitan Park District was created in 1968, with the name changed to Erie MetroParks in 1991. Starting with Osborn MetroPark (formerly the Osborn Prison Honor Farm), Erie MetroParks has grown to include 13 parks or preserves. Many of the properties that are managed by the park district are maintained in their natural state in keeping with the role assigned by the Ohio Revised Code. Areas used for active recreation are designed to have minimal impact on the natural environment of the parks. Each park is very unique and allows for a variety of activities for people of all ages!

Upcoming Events

Thu 26

Archery Basics

April 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Free
Osborn MetroPark
Sun 29

Full Moon Night Hike

April 29 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Free
Osborn MetroPark
May 07

Walk It Out | At the Health Department

May 7 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
|
Free
Lions Park

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Our Mission

Under the provisions of the Ohio Revised Code, the mission of Erie MetroParks is to preserve, conserve, protect, and enhance the natural and unique historical resources of the park district. Further, to provide opportunities for visitors and residents to use, enjoy, understand and appreciate these resources in a responsible, sustainable manner.

Erie MetroParks is supported by funds created by a small property tax levy, which periodically comes up for renewed voter approval. In 2014, the cost per Erie County property valued at $100k was $33.69 per year. Thanks to your continued support, the people of Erie County will be able to enjoy the benefits provided by your MetroParks!

Discover more.

MetroBark Dog Park

Programs

Photo Galleries

Go Take a Hike Checklist

The Erie County Metropolitan Park District was created in 1968, with the name changed to Erie MetroParks in 1991. Starting with Osborn MetroPark (formerly the Osborn Prison Honor Farm), Erie MetroParks has grown to include 13 parks or preserves. Many of the properties that are managed by the park district are maintained in their natural state in keeping with the role assigned by the Ohio Revised Code. Areas used for active recreation are designed to have minimal impact on the natural environment of the parks. Each park is very unique and allows for a variety of activities for people of all ages!

Upcoming Events

Thu 26

Archery Basics

April 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
|
Free
Osborn MetroPark
Sun 29

Full Moon Night Hike

April 29 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
|
Free
Osborn MetroPark
May 07

Walk It Out | At the Health Department

May 7 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
|
Free
Lions Park

View More…

Our Mission

Under the provisions of the Ohio Revised Code, the mission of Erie MetroParks is to preserve, conserve, protect, and enhance the natural and unique historical resources of the park district. Further, to provide opportunities for visitors and residents to use, enjoy, understand and appreciate these resources in a responsible, sustainable manner.

Erie MetroParks is supported by funds created by a small property tax levy, which periodically comes up for renewed voter approval. In 2014, the cost per Erie County property valued at $100k was $33.69 per year. Thanks to your continued support, the people of Erie County will be able to enjoy the benefits provided by your MetroParks!

Discover more.

MetroBark Dog Park

Programs

Photo Galleries

Go Take a Hike Checklist