Glacier Ridge Metro Park

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This is a page for supporters of Columbus and Franklin County Metro Par Much of the 1,037-acre park was once covered with farmland.

Glacier Ridge was named for the end moraine or glacial debris left behind when the glaciers retreated some 12,000 to 17,000 years ago. Visitors can traverse a boardwalk through the Honda Wetlands Area or climb a 25-foot observation tower to see waterfowl and other animals. Walk, jog or bike the paved 3 mile Marshhawk trail, or the paved 2.5 mile Ironweed trail (not a loop so out and back is 5 mile

s). Bring your disc and play the 18 hole disc golf course. There is a playground for the kids, along with picnic tables, grills and a first come first serve picnic shelter. Entrance to the park is free, in thanks to the tax levy supported by Franklin County voters.

You should Pokemon Go to Glacier Ridge this Saturday for a Pokemon Go Tivia Hike!Bring your phone to play as you walk ar...
08/27/2026

You should Pokemon Go to Glacier Ridge this Saturday for a Pokemon Go Tivia Hike!

Bring your phone to play as you walk around the trails and engage in some fun Pokemon Trivia!

Pokemon themed prizes await you in your future!

Happy National Dog Day! You can celebrate with (or without) your dog this Friday at 8:30pm and walk under the full moon!...
08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day! You can celebrate with (or without) your dog this Friday at 8:30pm and walk under the full moon!

Meet at the flagpole!

Join us for a FREE program in September!
08/24/2026

Join us for a FREE program in September!

Hear ye, hear ye! A Medieval Faire is coming to Glacier Ridge Metro Park on Sept 19th and you've been cordially invited ...
08/20/2026

Hear ye, hear ye! A Medieval Faire is coming to Glacier Ridge Metro Park on Sept 19th and you've been cordially invited to attend and revel in the festivities!

We will have food trucks, crafting, potion making, dragon egg hunting and more!

The grand finale will be the showing of Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves at dark!

Bring your best medieval garments and frolic through the park!

Our final Family Tram ride is August 20th from 2-5pm.We will be driving a continuous tram during those hours and offerin...
08/18/2026

Our final Family Tram ride is August 20th from 2-5pm.

We will be driving a continuous tram during those hours and offering a 20 min ride along the Marsh Hawk Trail

The final Science Saturday of the summer is August 15th and it's a pretty COOL one!Learn all about the science of glacie...
08/13/2026

The final Science Saturday of the summer is August 15th and it's a pretty COOL one!

Learn all about the science of glaciers from 11-1pm at the Wind and Solar Lot!

The Perseid Meteor Shower will reach it's peak on August 12 at 2am. If you want to catch a glimpse of this incredible sh...
08/10/2026

The Perseid Meteor Shower will reach it's peak on August 12 at 2am.

If you want to catch a glimpse of this incredible shower, meet at the Wind and Solar lot from 2-4am on August 12th at Glacier Ridge!

Bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the show!

I spy, with my little eye...a tram on the trails!Join us for a fun tram ride perfect for ages 2-10! We will have I-Spy b...
08/09/2026

I spy, with my little eye...a tram on the trails!

Join us for a fun tram ride perfect for ages 2-10! We will have I-Spy boards and prizes on the tram.

Meet at lot 2 from 1-4pm for a 20 min tram ride around the park.

Get ready to explore the night with us!Friday, July 31st at 8:30pm we will be prowling through the woods on our nocturna...
07/29/2026

Get ready to explore the night with us!

Friday, July 31st at 8:30pm we will be prowling through the woods on our nocturnal hike looking for some night life.

Please no bright lights, lights will be provided.

Grab your wheels and cruise with a naturalist along the Marsh Hawk Trail this Tuesday (July 28th) at 6pm!Please no bicyc...
07/26/2026

Grab your wheels and cruise with a naturalist along the Marsh Hawk Trail this Tuesday (July 28th) at 6pm!

Please no bicycles

Address

9801 Hyland Croy
Plain City, OH
43064

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

+16142168859

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