Erie MetroParks Celebrates 50 Years

Erie MetroParks will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2018 with public events and a continued commitment to the conservation and preservation of Erie County’s natural resources.
In 1968 the former Osborn Prison Honor farm was designated as a public park and brought about the founding of the Erie County Metropolitan Park system. In 1991, the organization’s name was changed to Erie MetroParks. 50 years after its founding, Erie MetroParks now manages 13 public parks and manages several more properties through land trusts and conservation easements. While Osborn MetroPark remains the flagship property, home to Erie MetroParks administration offices and operations headquarters, the 12 other public parks offer unique opportunities to residents of Erie County to observe a wide variety of landscapes, natural habitats, and wildlife.
Among the most popular parks are Castalia Quarry MetroPark, home to about 240 species of native plants scattered throughout it’s grand, rock terrain, Edison Woods MetroPark, nearly 1300 acres of towering trees, sandstone cliffs, wetland habitats and native grasslands, and The Coupling MetroPark, which offers unparalleled trails through blankets of Virginia Bluebells in the spring and access to the Huron River.
Throughout 2018 Erie Metroparks will celebrate its anniversary with public events in addition to the nearly 400 programs offered to the public as part of its ongoing commitment to education and experience of Ohio’s natural resources.
Erie MetroParks encourages you to follow their social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to receive historical information about the parks all throughout the year, stay informed about programs and events, and, of course, to ask question about anything you see in the parks.
For more information about your Erie MetroParks, visit www.eriemetroparks.org
About Erie MetroParks- Erie MetroParks was established in 1968 starting with only Osborn MetroPark. Currently, Erie MetroParks has grown to include 13+ parks or preserves. Many of the properties that are managed by the park district are maintained in their natural state in keeping with the role assigned by the Ohio Revised Code. Areas used for active recreation are designed to have minimal impact on the natural environment of the parks. Educational programs are offered year round for all ages. Each park is unique and allows for a variety
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of activities for people of all ages. To learn more log onto eriemetroparks.com or call (419)625-7783 ext.221.