Welcome to Touch of Nature, your go-to blog for exploring the beautiful parks of Dayton, Ohio. Join us on a journey to uncover hidden gems, share engaging stories, and inspire your next outdoor adventure. We're thrilled to have you here as we celebrate the natural wonders surrounding us.
Five Rivers Metroparks continually grows families' experiences with nature in the Dayton area. This goes beyond picnics with loved ones. Families can build relationships and new experiences in nature.
Eastwood MetroPark is a wonderful place for families, runners, nature lovers and all those who simply want to leave the chaos of the city.
The Cox Arboretum is part of the Five Rivers MetroParks system. With 16,000 acres of natural space, the park system offers a great place to preserve nature.
At Five Rivers MetroParks, the mission goes far beyond maintaining green spaces, it’s about preserving the natural heritage while creating meaningful connections between people and nature. At the center of that effort is the marketing coordinator, whose role blends storytelling, crisis management, and community engagement, Lauren Lemons, in ways many visitors never see.
Touch of Nature was created to raise awareness about the Dayton Metro Parks.
Our names are Sofia and Spencer taking you into this nature journey. Be sure to follow our socials for more posts.
Curious about which park to visit next? Our detailed map highlights the best green spaces Dayton has to offer, complete with essential information to plan your outing. Dive into our gallery to see the beauty captured through our lens.