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Winter hikes have always been a favorite around here.
This year, trails at Battelle Darby Creek, Blacklick Woods, Highbanks, Homestead, and Inniswood will be beautifully decorated with holiday lights.
Visitors can enjoy hot chocolate every Sunday in December from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at these parks and canned food donations for Mid-Ohio Foodbank are encouraged.
If you’re looking for a unique illumination experience, head out to Chestnut Ridge for special evening lantern walks and hot chocolate on Friday, December 17 and Saturday, December 18.

For those wanting to explore the twinkling winter wonderlands, you can visit the parks between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. each night throughout December.
For more info about visiting the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks, you can visit their website right here.