Join Environmental Educator Sam Romeo on a weekly afternoon bird walk at Aullwood Farm! A variety of birds can be found on the trails and in the pastures and habitats at the farm. In winter, flocks of White-throated sparrows, Juncos and Eastern bluebirds are busy along the brushy fence rows; you might even spy a Great horned owl in the sugarbush! Binoculars are recommended.
Active Living
Best Sledding Locations Around Dayton
With the snow fast coming down, we thought this would be a good time to round up some of the best spots to go sledding in the area. We’ve combed the internet archives to share Miami Valley’s favorite spots:
Wright Brother’s Memorial Hill
WPAFB – 2380 Memorial Rd, Dayton, OH 45424
The hill is an area favorite. Located off Route 444 on Kauffman Avenue next to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, this hill has great access and parking. The designated sledding area is a grass surface ranging from smooth to bumpy. The slope is approximately 40 degrees with a lengthy run of about 700 to 800 feet. Many great spots act as ramps for those who like catching air.
The MetroParks have designated sledding locations in three of their parks – Englewood, Germantown and Taylorsville:
Englewood MetroPark
100 E National Rd, Englewood, OH 45322
Walk through the woods to the West Park near the dam. This sledding hill is quite steep.
Germantown MetroPark
6206 Boomershine Rd, Germantown, OH 45327
Probably the best Metropark hill for sledding, snowboarding and tubing.
Taylorsville MetroPark
1200 Brown School Road, Vandalia
Entrance is on the east side of Brown School Rd., south of US 40. Grass turf, bumpy and no obstacles with a gentle grade makes for safe but long distance sledding. This hill offers a smooth/bumpy ride down a slope of 30 degrees with a 400 to 500 foot run.
Triangle Park
2500 Ridge Ave, Dayton, OH 45414
For years this park has been a go to spot for families that want to slide down the hill.
Stubbs Park
255 W Spring Valley Pike, Centerville, OH 45458
This south suburban park will be packed with folks slipping and sliding around
Indian Riffle Park
801 E Stroop Rd Kettering OH 45440
The hill at Indian Riffle Parkis more of a mound, giving sliders more than one side to slide down. No obstacles with pretty smooth rides.Perfect for all ages.
Suicide Hill” Community Golf Course
2917 Berkley St, Kettering, OH 45409
Sledders flock at the first sign of ground-covering snow. Located at the Community Golf Course Kettering, next to Hills and Dales Metropark it’s just dangerous enough that you’ll be screaming down the hill.
Discover Paddlesports: Where to Paddle
In this interactive, in-person program paddlers will determine which level of difficulty is appropriate for their level of experience. There will be information provided about paddling opportunities within Metroparks and our surrounding area. Perhaps most importantly, this program will provide you with the resources to feel empowered to make your own decisions about your next paddling trip.
Fitness Under the Wings
Grab your water bottle and keep your New Year’s resolution with us!
Fitness Under the Wings is FREE and open to the public every Saturday in January from 8 -9 a.m.
Fitness Under the Wings is FREE and open to the public every Saturday in January from 8 -9 a.m.
Choose from a Yoga class presented by Indigo Yoga or follow a 1-mile, repeatable walking path featuring a new museum gallery each week.(Federal Endorsement not Implied)
Belly Dancing Class at Rosewood
This class will consist of traditional belly dancing moves, shimmy, hip pop combinations including working with a veil scarf and we will cool down with traditional ballet barre stretches for the entire body.
Section A: Thursdays, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, Jan. 12 – March 2, 2023.
Section B: Thursdays, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, March 9 – April 27, 2023.
Fee: $48/resident; $58/non-resident
Location: Rosewood Arts Center
Instructor: Nancy Boss
Resolution Ride
This beginner friendly ride will introduce you to MetroParks Mountain Biking Area (MoMBA). *Space is limited, registration is required*
5 Ways to Get Active This Week
It’s a new year and a good time to set off on a new journey, with a new set of goals to accomplish. Whether you’re a PR-focused powerlifter, a mile-churning marathoner, or just someone who wants to stay active and healthy, the start of another year provides you with an opportunity to refocus (or if you’re just starting out, establish) your fitness identity for the year. No matter what, choose to commit to yourself. You won’t regret the time you spend if you’re putting in effort for you. Here are a few workouts to try:
Pub Run
Star City Brewing Company 319 S. Second St., Miamisburg, OHJoin Key Sports, Runners Plus, and Dayton Track Club for our FIRST Pub Run of 2023! Free to participate
RSVP here to be eligible for prizes: https://www.daytontrackclub.com/event…/dayton-pub-run-10
*NEW** Starting in 2023, attend 4, 8, 12, and/or all 24 Pub Runs and receive ADDITIONAL prizes!
Distance: 3-5 mile group run (run more or less if you’d like!)
All levels are welcome, and it’s free to attend!
Fitness Under the Wings
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force 1100 Spaatz Street, Riverside, OHGrab your water bottle and keep your New Year’s resolution with us!
Fitness Under the Wings is FREE and open to the public every Saturday in January from 8 -9 a.m.
Fitness Under the Wings is FREE and open to the public every Saturday in January from 8 -9 a.m.
Choose from a Yoga class presented by Indigo Yoga or follow a 1-mile, repeatable walking path featuring a new museum gallery each week.(Federal Endorsement not Implied)
Advanced registration is requested at www.surveymonkey.com/r/FitnessUndertheWings.
Participants each week will receive a free give-away and anyone who attends all four weeks will receive a free exercise mat.
Strollers are welcome with walkers.
Pound- sweat | sculpt | rock
Greater Dayton Recreation Center 2021 West Third Street, Dayton, OHJoin us for a cardio jam session inspired by drumming!
Resolution Ride
Huffman/MoMBA 4485 Union School House Rd, Dayton, OHThis beginner friendly ride will introduce you to MetroParks Mountain Biking Area (MoMBA). *Space is limited, registration is required* free.
Free Tennis Lesson
KTC Quail Tennis Club 4225 Brown Road, Dayton, OHKTC/Quail Tennis Club is offering adults and children a FREE Beginner and Advanced Beginner lesson on Sunday January 8 from 12:00-1:00pm! The class will be held at Quail Run Racquet Club @ 4225 Brown Rd. Come learn or relearn the wonderful sport of a lifetime! This class is offered to all children and adults who are not currently enrolled in a program at KTC/Quail.
To sign up, click the link below:
https://forms.gle/E5GvNpqYHgFoZbr29
https://forms.gle/E5GvNpqYHgFoZbr29
Pound- sweat | sculpt | rock
Join us for the kick off of this Saturday morning exercise class!
New Year’s Intention Setting Yoga Classes
Join us on the last day of the 2022 and first day of 2023 as we cultivate our sankalpa (intention) for the year ahead. Our sankalpa is our heartfelt desire and we will explore it’s manifestation through conscious intention setting, breath work, movement and even a little aromatherapy. A few restorative poses will also be incorporated to help you relax into the new year!
Advanced Running Project Pizza Run!
Last Wednesday of Every Month!
Runners, wanna-be runners, walkers, strollers and mosey-alongers are invited to join us for a 4-Mile Run (or walk) with Advanced Running Project. Truly, all paces are welcomed, encouraged and celebrated. Advanced Running Project’s USA Track and Field certified coach Brandon Hough will be on hand to answer questions. You’ll find it fun and inspiring–and tasty.
Runners, wanna-be runners, walkers, strollers and mosey-alongers are invited to join us for a 4-Mile Run (or walk) with Advanced Running Project. Truly, all paces are welcomed, encouraged and celebrated. Advanced Running Project’s USA Track and Field certified coach Brandon Hough will be on hand to answer questions. You’ll find it fun and inspiring–and tasty.
Meet at The Dive at 6:00. After the run, everyone meets back at Beavercreek Pizza Dive where for only $7 you get,
• All you can eat pizza!
• A beer or soda!
• A donation to Shoes 4 the Shoeless!
• All you can eat pizza!
• A beer or soda!
• A donation to Shoes 4 the Shoeless!
Advanced Running Project Pizza Runs are the last Wednesday of every month, rain or shine, beginning at 6:00 at The Dive.
Click here (advancedrunning.com/) to find out more about Advanced Running Project Pizza Runs!
Christmas Day Skate
Make a visit to the MetroParks Ice Rink part of your family Christmas tradition and skate to holiday music under the pavilion.
Admission fee: $7 daily
Ice skate rental: $3 daily
Skaters ages 3 and younger are admitted free with a paying adult.
Christmas Eve Walk/Run in Dayton!
All abilities are welcome! Join us for a run/walk, followed by breakfast treats!
Saturday, December 24th- 8am in Dayton
Registration required! https://forms.gle/FaYEKfmytTYbgFni7
Ugly Christmas Sweater Goat Yoga
Wear your ugly Christmas sweater and join us for an evening of
laughter, goat yoga and hot chocolate at the Vandalia Recreation
Center!
laughter, goat yoga and hot chocolate at the Vandalia Recreation
Center!
Ages: 18 & older
Fee: $30 per person
Location: Vandalia Recreation Center Gymnasium
Registration Deadline: You must be registered for this program
by Monday, December 19. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
Fee: $30 per person
Location: Vandalia Recreation Center Gymnasium
Registration Deadline: You must be registered for this program
by Monday, December 19. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
Register: Use this link http://wix.to/qGoVbed?ref=2_cl
Questions? Contact Aaron Messenger at: amessenger@vandaliaohio.org
Winter Orienterring
Spend a December day outside! Winter Orienteering, in partnership with Orienteering of Cincinnati, will include a full range of courses for all ages and skill levels with instruction for beginners.Starts are open from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and the courses will close at 3:00 p.m.
Arctic Dash 6K Obstacle Course Race
Are you tough enough? Join us for the Arctic Dash 6K Obstacle Course Race at YMCA Camp Kern! With 20+ challenges including military themed challenges, mud crawls, cable crossings, and more! This a great race for fun runners, beginners, and elite athletes alike, with multiple age categories for male and female runners. There are plenty of chances to win a cool prize!
100% of proceeds go towards sending kids in need to camp in 2023!
There will also be a new family wave at 11:30 am open to ages 7+
Advanced Running Project Pizza Run! November 30 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Last Wednesday of Every Month!
Runners, wanna-be runners, walkers, strollers and mosey-alongers are invited to join us for a 4-Mile Run (or walk) with Advanced Running Project. Truly, all paces are welcomed, encouraged and celebrated. Advanced Running Project’s USA Track and Field certified coach Brandon Hough will be on hand to answer questions. You’ll find it fun and inspiring–and tasty.
Runners, wanna-be runners, walkers, strollers and mosey-alongers are invited to join us for a 4-Mile Run (or walk) with Advanced Running Project. Truly, all paces are welcomed, encouraged and celebrated. Advanced Running Project’s USA Track and Field certified coach Brandon Hough will be on hand to answer questions. You’ll find it fun and inspiring–and tasty.
Meet at The Dive at 6:00. After the run, everyone meets back at Beavercreek Pizza Dive where for only $7 you get,
