Dayton Local Outdoors Blog
Outdoors in Dayton
Dayton home to nations first Community Olympic Development Program for rowing
Five Rivers MetroParks announced today an agreement that designates Dayton Regional Rowing a Community Olympic Development Program.
Have your kids discovered the Lovely Nature Playscape?
Encouraging free play for children in a natural setting, this local hidden gem is a unique destination for local families.
Let the Good Times Roll: Tips for Fun and Safe Cycling with the Family
With National Bike Month this May, it's a perfect time to get out and ride on the Dayton region's more than 300 miles of paved, off-street bikeways.
Dayton Bike Share Brand Revealed
Link partners, founding sponsors and staff opened Dayton's bike share system today for with an inaugural ride lead by Mayor Nan Whaley.
5 Running Tips for Beginners
Spring is in the air! Now is the time to – finally – make your way outside from the cooped-up winter season.
Nat Geo Down on the Farm
From amazing animals to incredible people to real life struggles around the world, National Geographic tells all the fascinating stories.
Teens Grow & Earn Some Green in the Garden During Summer Program
Five Rivers MetroParks' City Beets summer program is open to youth ages 12 to 15, application deadline extended to Monday, March 16.
Ask Not What Dayton Can Do For You
Ask what you can do to get involved and help your community in 2015...There are hundreds of civic and non-profit organizations in the Dayton region that want and need our help to make a positive impact in our community.
Ancient Native American Sites of South Western Ohio
Dayton, Ohio was once home to ancient Native American groups and luckily through preservation efforts, we have the opportunity to explore these sites today.
Midwest Outdoor Experience Offers Adventure for Children of All Ages
Children of all ages are encouraged to discover and play at Five Rivers MetroParks' 2014 Midwest Outdoor Experience.
Five Rivers Metroparks Needs The Community's Help
This fall you can help protect our regions forests for the future by participating in seed collection, tree seedling care, and shrub planting.
Public survey will help shape future of FRMP's gardening programs
Five Rivers MetroParks is embarking on an initiative to improve the gardening and landscaping programming it offers local residents - and residents' help is needed.
Wright-Patt pools open to community
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Residents of local communities will be allowed to become members of the Patterson and Prairies Pools this year.
Grand opening for Mad River Run
A grand opening event will be held for the Mad River Run at Eastwood MetroPark at 12:30 p.m. Monday, May 5. Enter at 1385 Harshman Road.
Dragons fight off rain, but cant hold off Whitecaps in opener
The weather at the Dragon's home opener didn't exactly embody the hope of spring, but this year the Dragons were at least were able to fight off the rain and give Dayton the baseball we've been yearning for.
Dayton Bike Share Program Slated to Launch Next Spring
At a news conference held earlier today, community leaders announced that the required $1 million in capital funding has been secured to launch a bike share program in Greater Downtown Dayton in 2015.
Dayton Earns Distinction As A Trail Town
Five Rivers MetroParks will celebrate with the City of Dayton, the Buckeye Trail Association and the North Country Trail Association the official designation of Dayton as'Trail Town'. The event will take place Friday, October 25.
2013 Gentlemen of the Road Music Festival
Join us Labor Day weekend - Troy Memorial Stadium - Friday August 30 - Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros - and Saturday August 31st, 2013 - Mumford & Sons.
Summer Wines
With these warm days, there will be barbeques, graduation parties, vacations, as well as many social get-togethers taking place. Here are a few ideas that you can use when you are in a rush and want to bring an excellent bottle of wine to any occasion.
