Five Rivers MetroParks facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Five Rivers MetroParks System |
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Five Rivers MetroParks
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| Type | public park district |
| Location | Greater Dayton, Ohio, United States |
| Area | 15,418 acres (62.39 km2) |
| Created | 1963 |
| Open | All year |
| Facilities | 25 |
Five Rivers MetroParks is a cool system of public parks and outdoor places in the Dayton metropolitan area in Ohio. It's a great spot for fun, learning, and enjoying nature!
The name "Five Rivers" comes from five big rivers and creeks that meet up in Dayton. These are the Great Miami River, Mad River, Stillwater River, Wolf Creek, and Twin Creek.
This park system is huge, covering over 15,400 acres! It has 25 different locations with lots of awesome things to do. You can find hiking trails, a special mountain bike area called MoMBA, horse trails, and even a disc golf course. There's also a whitewater area at Eastwood MetroPark and a big butterfly house at Cox Arboretum MetroPark. Five Rivers MetroParks offers activities all year long for everyone in the Dayton community.
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Discover the Five Rivers MetroParks
Five Rivers MetroParks has many exciting features for you to explore. From amazing fountains to lively markets, there's always something new to see and do.
The Amazing Fountain of Lights
At RiverScape MetroPark, you'll find a giant fountain that's truly spectacular! It shoots out 2,500 gallons of water every minute. The main stream of water can go as high as 200 feet into the air.
This fountain, called the Five Rivers Fountain of Lights, is one of the biggest in the world. It covers a huge area, about 800 feet wide! It's a fantastic sight, especially when it's lit up at night.
Explore the 2nd Street Market
Five Rivers MetroParks also runs the 2nd Street Market. This is a fun public market located near downtown Dayton. More than 200,000 people visit this market every year!
At the market, you can find local sellers offering fresh produce, beautiful flowers, and tasty baked goods. They also sell homemade food and unique craft items. You can often enjoy live music, singers, and dancers while you shop. It's a great place to experience local culture and find cool things.
Places to Visit in Five Rivers MetroParks
The Five Rivers MetroParks system has 19 main parks and 8 special conservation areas. Each one offers different ways to enjoy nature and have fun outdoors.
Main MetroPark Locations
Here are some of the popular parks you can visit:
- Aullwood Garden MetroPark, Englewood
- Carriage Hill MetroPark, Huber Heights
- Cox Arboretum and Gardens MetroPark, Dayton
- Deeds Point MetroPark, Dayton
- Eastwood MetroPark, Riverside
- Englewood MetroPark, Englewood
- Germantown MetroPark, Germantown
- Hills & Dales MetroPark, Kettering
- Huffman MetroPark, Fairborn
- Island MetroPark, Dayton
- Possum Creek MetroPark, Dayton
- RiverScape MetroPark, Dayton
- 2nd Street Market, Dayton
- Sugarcreek MetroPark, Sugarcreek Township
- Sunrise MetroPark, Dayton
- Taylorsville MetroPark, Vandalia
- Twin Creek MetroPark, Germantown
- Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark, Dayton
- Wesleyan MetroPark, Dayton
Conservation Areas for Nature Lovers
These 8 special areas help protect nature and wildlife:
- Dull Woods Conservation Area
- Medlar Conservation Area (added in 2010)
- Needmore Conservation Area
- Pigeye Conservation Area
- Sandridge Prairie Conservation Area
- Shiloh Woods Conservation Area
- Twin Valley Conservation Area
- Woodman Fen Conservation Area
