Dayton Local Outdoors Blog
Outdoors in Dayton
When will cicadas return to Ohio?
Millions of cicadas are due to emerge after 17 years underground. But when will the noisy little critters invade Ohio again?
Update: Two local waterparks will open for the 2020 season
Two local waterparks will open for the 2020 season under new guidelines.
The fate of Glen Helen Nature Preserve uncertain
As lockdown restrictions are relaxed, Glen Helen in Yellow Springs will remain closed and there are currently no plans to reopen.
Please Be Kind When You Go Out To Dine
Reduced capacity patio dining is permitted as of May 15 and dine-in service is allowed to resume May 21. We recommend you call ahead to confirm on site dining options.
Food trucks, outdoor dining with social distancing at the Yellow Cab Tavern
The Yellow Cab Food Truck Hub launches this Friday, with strict safety measures for outdoor seating, plus live music. Carryout and delivery also available.
Dayton's Community Golf Course to reopen Friday
Community Golf Course will reopen this Friday, May 15 after being closed since early April due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Narrows Reserve in Beavercreek reopens today
Narrows Reserve, which was temporarily closed in early April due to overcrowding, will reopen at noon today.
Virtual Bike Month with Five Rivers MetroParks
Learn tips & tricks, safely get out & ride, win prizes during new Virtual Bike Month.
Five Rivers MetroParks extends cancellations due to COVID-19
Five Rivers MetroParks extends cancellations, closures to June 7.
Narrows Reserve temporarily closed due to overcrowding
Greene County Parks & Trails has temporarily closed Narrows Reserve in Beavercreek due to overcrowding.
Triangle Park: Site of First Game In The NFL
On October 3, 1920, the Dayton Triangles made history when they hosted the Columbus Panhandles at Triangle Park in Dayton, Ohio.
Five Rivers MetroParks to launch post-tornado reforestation initiative
Five Rivers MetroParks launches post-tornado reforestation and respite initiative, Healing Nature.
MetroParks offers special hours for ice skating
MetroParks Ice Rink features Friday music nights, special hours and more.
MetroParks rangers awarded for response to Dayton mass shooting
Five Rivers MetroParks rangers earn statewide award for their response to Oregon District mass shooting.
Local Players Win National Title
Congratulations to the Cincy Flames, champions of the Cooperstown Dream Park Experience!
Dayton is crazy about mini-golf
Miniature golf, crazy golf, putt-putt golf... whatever you call them, these bizarre little mini-golf courses are lots of fun, and there's SIX around Dayton to swing by.
River's Edge Outfitters Canoeing Summer Seminars
River's Edge Outfitters will be offering free Sunday Seminars about canoeing and kayaking on the river.
Free Outdoor Music Summer 2019
There will be around 200 FREE outdoor concerts across the Dayton region for music lovers to enjoy this summer.
Celebrate Cycling Culture During Bike Month in May
May is National Bike Month, when communities throughout the nation showcase the many benefits of bicycling - and encourage more folks to giving cycling a try.
50 Free Concerts at Levitt Pavilion Summer 2019
FREE concerts in downtown Dayton May 30 through Sept 21, 2019!
