Job Opening

Seasonal Naturalist

If you are interested in joining the Miami County Park District as a Seasonal Naturalist, complete the Application. For naturalists details click here.

Go Outside

and Enjoy Nature

Wondering what to do today? Go outside and enjoy nature! The Miami County Park District parks and the Great Miami River Recreational Trail are open for individuals to explore, get some fresh air and enjoy the sights and sounds of the great outdoors. 

Hug The Earth Festival

April 22 from 12- 5 p.m. at Lost Creek Reserve

The Hug the Earth Festival has become a tradition in our community. Thousands of students from across Miami County look forward to spending the day at Lost Creek Reserve participating in outdoor activities and singing along with the Banana Slug String Band. THANK YOU sponsors for helping to get kids of all ages outside and connecting with nature!  Registration isn't necessary and the event and activities are FREE! Map

Harbinger of Spring

at Garbry Big Woods Sanctuary...

“Look for a few of these fingernail-sized flowers on the boardwalk loop.  Just beyond the flowers and between two benches, there is debris left by a busy Pileated Woodpecker, searching for food. Look around for the dead log where the bird might have been checking for ants.  Have fun welcoming spring, no matter how cold it is.”

Spring Peepers

The spring thaw has triggered an awakening in our wetlands!

Spring Peepers (Pseudacris crucifer) can be heard from late winter through spring across the Eastern US. Given our warm weather the past week, you may have heard their loud “peeeep” call from a nearby pond or wetland. These common native frogs are only one inch long and they’re more often heard than seen. If you do find one, they often have a dark brown X marking on their back.

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What inspires you?

Health & Wellness

Our parks help build healthy communities by providing opportunities to improve the physical and mental health of its citizens.

Be well

Conservation

Learn how you can help nature around you. Get water, land, recycling, green tips, wildlife feeding policies and more!

HELP

Education

School Programs, Home School, Teacher's Corner, Parent's Corner, Community, Grants and more!

LEARN

What’s Happening

Programs & Events

Miami County Parks provides a variety of child, adult, and family-friendly programing throughout the year. Click below to view the range of opportunities to learn about, engage with and enjoy your Miami County Parks.

 

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Our Mission

The mission of the Park District is to conserve natural resources and enrich the quality of life for the people of Miami County through stewardship, environmental education, outdoor experiences and passive leisure activities.