Welcome to Grow the Grove, a community-focused disc golf event at Scioto Grove Metro Park built around restoring and improving the course.

This event is a collaboration between Disc Golf Mart, Metro Parks Outdoor Adventures, and Friends of Metro Parks. Together, we’re working to revitalize Scioto Grove DGC and build a better long-term experience for players and park visitors.

This will not be a standard tournament. While the event will follow a structured round, the focus is not on placement or competition. Instead, the emphasis is on participation and involvement in improving the course.

Players will receive an event-specific disc as part of registration, with proceeds supporting course improvement efforts.

The course will feature select adjustments to tee and pin placements, along with small improvements focused on flow, safety, and playability. During the round, players will help plant wildflowers and native species, take part in a guided plant walk, and have the opportunity to share feedback on future updates.

Metro Parks staff and Outdoor Adventures will be involved throughout the event, both at HQ and on the course helping guide planting efforts and answer questions.

Event HQ will be located at the Grove Lodge, with seeds, snacks, drinks, and educational materials available throughout the evening.

This event is relaxed and open to all skill levels.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

April 22nd
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Join us to help clear honeysuckle, define fairways, and prepare the course ahead of the event. Metro Parks staff and event organizers will be on-site to guide efforts.

Join us for a dog friendly hike at Rocky Fork led by naturalist Stephanie West! Meet at the Millstone Shelter House at 2:00, ask questions, and enjoy a walk with your pup!

Arrive at 1:30 for photos and to pick up your pet passport! We will be there with our photo station, sponsored by a grant from Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Visit the Metro Parks with your pup to earn a cool prize once the passport is completed!

About the grant:

Dogs have been a part of the Tito’s Handmade Vodka story from the very beginning.  

What started as helping a few dogs around the distillery soon became an initiative dedicated to strengthening the human–animal bond. Through their Vodka for Dog People program, Tito’s amplifies the work of animal-focused nonprofits across the country and beyond, focusing efforts on low-cost spay and neuter services, affordable veterinary care, and adoptions. Between countless yappy hours, sponsored events, and dog-friendly workspaces, Tito’s has been committed to supporting pets and their people for over 25 years.    To learn more visit: vodkafordogpeople.com 

Board Meeting for Friends of Metro Parks.

Email friends@metroparks.net for more information about this meeting

Board Meeting for Friends of Metro Parks.

Email friends@metroparks.net for more information about this meeting

Join Friends of Metro Parks at Spring Hollow Lodge on February 26th from 4:30 to 7 to settle down and get some creative juices flowing. We will be making paper plants and hopefully summon the springtime!

Arrive between 4:30 and 6, we will be leaving the park at 7.

Want to work on your crochet, scrapbook, chainmail or mending? You can bring your own project, spend time out of your house, and get your crafting on!

Board Meeting for Friends of Metro Parks.

Email friends@metroparks.net for more information about this meeting.

Join us at Highbanks Nature Center on February 13th from 5 to 7 for some gourmet s'mores with Friends of Metro Parks and people trying to meet other people! 

Finding it hard to make friends as an adult? Looking for love? New in town?  Whether you're trying to make friends, or find something s'more, stop on by, meet other parks enthusiasts and make connections at this adults-only program! 

Find us in the Multi Purpose Room at the Nature Center!

Friends of Metro Parks annual planning meeting will be taking place at Highbanks Metro Park.

If you have questions about this meeting, please contact friends@metroparks.net

Email friends@metroparks.net for meeting location.

Email friends@metroparks.net for meeting location.

Email friends@metroparks.net for meeting location.

Join Nocterra Brewing Co., Disc Golf Mart, and Friends of Metro Parks for the first-ever disc golf tournament and festival at Scioto Audubon Metro Park! For one day only, a temporary course will be set up for competition and play, alongside clinics with local pros, live demos, and interactive workstations to sharpen your skills.

Enjoy a full Field Day of fun with disc golf mini games, raffles, competitions, and a lively Vendor Village. Refuel with delicious food and drinks, then celebrate with a special Nocterra Happy Hour after the action wraps up. Plus, experience the excitement of live falcon flights and discussions throughout the day by the Ohio School of Falconry.

Payouts will be in the form of sponsored prizes and trophies as this is a fundraiser. All proceeds support Friends of Metro Parks and will help determine the future of an Annual Event at Scioto Audubon.

Link to Register: https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/Nocterra_Open_2025

Email friends@metroparks.net for meeting location.

We are always asked for volunteer opportunities, and we have one every month! Starting April 30th, we will be cleaning up the Butterfly Garden at Scioto Audubon Metro Park! 
Meet at the corner of Maier and Whittier at 5:30

The signup list (below) has a full schedule for our upcoming work days! After three years of working on this garden, we are finally able to say it is coming along nicely, and we've got the invasives much more under control! 

We are always asked for volunteer opportunities, and we have one every month! Starting April 30th, we will be cleaning up the Butterfly Garden at Scioto Audubon Metro Park! 
Meet at the corner of Maier and Whittier at 5:30

The signup list (below) has a full schedule for our upcoming work days! After three years of working on this garden, we are finally able to say it is coming along nicely, and we've got the invasives much more under control! 

Email friends@metroparks.net for meeting location.

Email friends@metroparks.net for meeting location.

We are always asked for volunteer opportunities, and we have one every month! Starting April 30th, we will be cleaning up the Butterfly Garden at Scioto Audubon Metro Park! 
Meet at the corner of Maier and Whittier at 6:00!

The signup list (below) has a full schedule for our upcoming work days! After three years of working on this garden, we are finally able to say it is coming along nicely, and we've got the invasives much more under control! 

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Blendon Woodstock presented by Friends of Metro Parks and Olentangy Disc Club!

Singles Sanctioned: https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/Blendon_Woodstock_2025

Doubles BYOP (Bring Your Own "New" Partner): http://www.dgscene.com/woodstockdubbs

Evening Glow: https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/Blendon_Woodstock_Doubles_Glow_2025

This exciting event features a Disc Golf Tournament at Blendon Woods, one of Metro Parks’ three disc golf courses.

Also, during the tournament, join us for a festival filled with music, beer, food trucks, disc golf games, local disc golf vendors, instructional classes, and more.

This event will be a fantastic opportunity to help raise money for course improvements, new baskets and to introduce more people to the joys of disc golf while promoting the beauty and accessibility of our parks. To sponsor a hole and eventually replace a basket, please contact Melissa at mameyer@metroparks.net. Hole sponsors ate $300 and 100% of the donation will go to course improvements.

Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned player, you can join in one, two, or all three fun tournaments—singles, doubles, and glow—on the beautiful course at Blendon Woods.
**For the Bring Your Own New Partner Doubles Tournament - please bring someone who has never played in a tournament before or is new to the sport.

Festival Activities:
Music: Enjoy live performances from local bands. (Lineup pictured below)

Food Trucks: Savor a variety of delicious options from our food trucks, Fridas, Burgers & Smiles, Ciao Gelato, and Kona Ice!

Beer Tent: Sample local craft beers from Nocterra Brewing

Disc Golf Games: Participate in fun disc golf challenges and mini-games.

Vendor Tents: Explore products from local disc golf vendors including GRIPeq, Disc Golf Mart, Play it Again sports, Trash Panda, MVP Disc Sports, TechDisc, Dye Master Rob, Slick Willy’s, Discraft, and Innova Discs

Instructional Classes: Learn tips and techniques from seasoned players.

Play with a “Pro” Sessions: New to Disc Golf? No worries, sign up for a chance to play with a seasoned player and learn the ins and outs of the sport.

Highlights:
Fundraising Raffle: Participate in our raffle. All proceeds go directly toward course improvements.

Join us for an unforgettable experience that combines the thrill of competition with the joy of community and celebration. Help us raise funds, discover new friends, and enjoy the natural beauty of Blendon Woods.

Email friends@metroparks.net for meeting location.

We are always asked for volunteer opportunities, and we have one every month! Starting April 30th, we will be cleaning up the Butterfly Garden at Scioto Audubon Metro Park! 
Meet at the corner of Maier and Whittier at 6:00!

The signup list (below) has a full schedule for our upcoming work days! After three years of working on this garden, we are finally able to say it is coming along nicely, and we've got the invasives much more under control! 

Join Friends of Metro Parks and Outdoor Adventure for Food, Beer, and Stand Up paddle boarding with your dogs!

More info TBA

Celebrate Bike Month with a bike outing with Friends of Metro Parks and Outdoor Adventures! We'll start the day with at 10 am with some outdoor yoga at the Confluence area of Three Creeks Metro Park, and then take a ride along the Blacklick Trial to Pickerington Ponds. Don't forget your bike, helmet, and yoga mat!

After some stretching, we'll take a 9.8 mile ride on the Blacklick Trail to Pickerington Ponds Metropark, where we will enjoy lunch around the campfire. After refueling, we'll bike back to the starting point!

This is an inclusive, family-friendly, no-drop ride at a leisurely pace. Please bring your bicycle in working condition and your helmet.

Need a bike? We have a small number of adult-sized bikes available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve your bike in the signup link below!

This is a "Friends First" event - Friends of Metro Parks members have priority access to this event, before it is offered to the general public. 

We are always asked for volunteer opportunities, and we have one every month! Starting April 30th, we will be cleaning up the Butterfly Garden at Scioto Audubon Metro Park! 
Meet at the corner of Maier and Whittier at 6:00!

The signup list (below) has a full schedule for our upcoming work days! After three years of working on this garden, we are finally able to say it is coming along nicely, and we've got the invasives much more under control! 

Email friends@metroparks.net for meeting location.

We are always asked for volunteer opportunities, and we have one every month! Starting April 30th, we will be cleaning up the Butterfly Garden at Scioto Audubon Metro Park! 
Meet at the corner of Maier and Whittier at 6:00!

The signup list (below) has a full schedule for our upcoming work days! After three years of working on this garden, we are finally able to say it is coming along nicely, and we've got the invasives much more under control! 

This is a Friends of Metro Parks hosted service project. Anyone can join! Let us know you’re coming and get notifications by clicking the button below!

Remember Blendon Woodstock? Our first disc golf tournament took place last year with the vision of raising money to help renovate the Blendon Woods disc golf course. Last year, we helped raise 3 tees that were sinking into the ground! This year, we are busting up the blacktop around some of the baskets to continue renovations, but we need help! Do some good during Earth Month and help us say "Bye Bye" to the blacktop.

Email friends@metroparks.net for meeting location.