Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park

Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park Battelle Darby Creek is 8,000 acres of forest, prairies and wetlands. Battelle Darby Creek features more than 8,000 acres of forest, prairies and wetlands.
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Stretches along 13 miles of the Big and Little Darby creeks, both State and National Scenic Rivers.Bison have been reintroduced to the park and roam freely within two enclosed pastures. It stretches along 13 miles of the Big and Little Darby creeks, both State and National Scenic Rivers. Besides the areas surrounding the creeks, there are also over 1,600 acres of restored wetlands and prairies. Bison have been reintroduced to the park and roam freely within two enclosed pastures.

Ready to go on a real-life treasure hunt?The 2026 Metro Parks GeoTrail is here! Explore your parks in a whole new way as...
05/27/2026

Ready to go on a real-life treasure hunt?

The 2026 Metro Parks GeoTrail is here! Explore your parks in a whole new way as you search for hidden geocaches, discover new spots, and enjoy the Metro Parks 🔍

Learn more: https://bit.ly/41CuJsh

We are replacing the swing sets at Indian Ridge Picnic Area this week. The main play structure will remain open while we...
05/26/2026

We are replacing the swing sets at Indian Ridge Picnic Area this week. The main play structure will remain open while we work on re-constructing the swing area. The swing sets over at the Cedar Ridge Picnic area will remain open for play.

Photo: Morgan Niese

UPDATE: The canoe access connector to the Camp Chase is the only trail section that remains closed due to flooding. With...
05/24/2026

UPDATE: The canoe access connector to the Camp Chase is the only trail section that remains closed due to flooding. With more expected rain in the forecast be prepared for muddy trail conditions this week!

⚠️Trail Closures!⚠️The following trails are partially under water and closed:

-Little Darby Picnic Area
-Canoe Access connector to the Camp Chase Trail
-Lower portion of the Cobshell Trail
-Ancient Trail
-Lower portion of the Terrace Trail

Photo: Chris Toothman

It's summer, let's play! Check out our awesome educational opportunities this month around the park.
05/24/2026

It's summer, let's play! Check out our awesome educational opportunities this month around the park.

05/21/2026

⚠️Trail Closure⚠️ The Camp Chase Trail/Indian Ridge Trail is currently closed underneath the railroad tracks due to high water. With upcoming precipitation, this trail stretch will likely remain closed over the weekend.

05/20/2026

What was that? Gondor is calling? No- the gar are spawning! Watch the video for an underwater look at longnose gar as they lay thousands of eggs in the creek. They can be hard to spot above water. If you watch the water surface, you will see the groups breach the surface to "gulp" air. Keep an eye out for this behavior, and be prepared to tell your friends about how you thought you saw a crocodile today, or an alligator gar. Longnose gar aren't quite large enough for that "tall" tale.

📹: Maria Bergman

Freshwater mussels are the animal you never knew you couldn't live without. Now this animal might not be as cute, or ret...
05/19/2026

Freshwater mussels are the animal you never knew you couldn't live without. Now this animal might not be as cute, or return your smiles- but they are a vital part of what make the Darby Creek so stable. It's hard to visit our park and not have an encounter with mussels- either with the shells along the creek trails, or with the displays within the nature center.

You can learn even more about these species by checking out this cool mobile display in our nature center now through May 25th!

How's it hanging? Here's everything you needed to know about the gray tree frog: it's not always gray, and it's not alwa...
05/13/2026

How's it hanging? Here's everything you needed to know about the gray tree frog: it's not always gray, and it's not always in a tree.

The gray tree frog is a master at camouflage, and will reflect the greens or grays of the part of the tree they are resting on. Or in this case, the cattail they are patiently waiting to call in a mate on. This might not have been everything you needed to know, but still interesting!

📸: Maria Bergman

Trail Update: Tomorrow, 5/12, the Greenway trail north of Kuhlwein Road including the racetrack will be closed for trail...
05/11/2026

Trail Update: Tomorrow, 5/12, the Greenway trail north of Kuhlwein Road including the racetrack will be closed for trail maintenance. We expect this area to be reopened to activity beginning around 5pm.

Address

1775 Darby Creek Drive
Galloway, OH
43119

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 8pm
Thursday 6:30am - 8pm
Friday 6:30am - 8pm
Saturday 6:30am - 8pm
Sunday 6:30am - 8pm

Telephone

+16143706254

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