parks

Populations are shifting from rural to urban communities, increasing the need for public spaces such as parks. The Washington Gladden Social Justice Park…

Gov. John Kasich on Tuesday dedicated a new state park and wildlife area in eastern Ohio named for Olympic great Jesse Owens.Kasich, accompanied by two of…

Columbus may be one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, but its public parks aren't garnering the same acclaim.Columbus ranked 62nd out of the…

A former limestone quarry along the Scioto River, just west of US-33, will be the site of the newest Columbus and Franklin County Metro Park. But for the…

Summit Metro Parks is experimenting with a new way to teach people about nature. The district is opening a temporary nature center this week at Summit...

Local parks in Ohio could be forced into oil and gas “drilling units” if the state Senate adopts the budget bill as passed by the House. Managers and...

The Trust for Public Land has ranked Columbus' park system as fair. The city scored a mediocre rating, 57 out of 75 cities across the country, when it…

All Sides Weekend with WOSU host Amy Juravich: Ways to enjoy the outdoors in Ohio this summer, with Columbus Outdoor Pursuits board president Dave Seslar,…

Preserving the national parks for future generations, with Coalition of National Park Service Retirees chair Rick Smith and National Park Services…