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Five Rivers Outdoors -- The Outdoor Adventure Initiative of Five Rivers MetroParks

Five Rivers Outdoors offers a new way to play for Dayton and the surrounding region. Opportunities to improve your skill level and explore outdoor pursuits such as kayaking, backpacking, rock climbing, fly-fishing, cycling and more abound through classes, trips, events and competitions.

With highly qualified instructors in a comfortable learning environment, Five Rivers Outdoors provides the opportunity to develop techniques, try out gear and practice new skills in MetroParks' beautiful settings.

Loving the outdoors is a two-way relationship that requires proper care and feeding. Five Rivers Outdoors programming strives to create lifelong environmental awareness that will intensify your appreciation for the great outdoors.

Five Rivers Outdoors strives to bring the outdoor community together through events, competitions and by building outdoor recreation facilities to make Dayton a stronger, more vibrant place to live. Five Rivers Outdoors is committed to providing healthy choices to the residents of the region.

Get Out & Live with Five Rivers Outdoors!

Attractions and Upcoming Events


SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park

SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park is an archaeological site and reconstructed Fort Ancient American Indian village that was inhabited almost 800

Dayton, OH Archaeology


Island MetroPark

Island MetroPark is one of 25 facilities within Five Rivers MetroParks, located in the Greater Dayton area.  Just a few miles north of RiverScape MetroPark, where the Stillwater River flows into the Great Miami, is an urban oasis with a long Dayton history. 

Dayton, OH Parks

Mad River & Creekside Recreation Trails

The Mad River & Creekside Recreation Trails are among the 25 facilities within Five Rivers MetroParks, located in the Greater Dayton area.

Downtown Dayton is linked to Xenia through this trail system.  The Mad River Recreation Trail (approximately 2.8 miles)

Dayton, OH Other Attractions

Things to do near Dayton, OH

Darke County Park District

Discover the natural beauty of West Central Ohio. Our flat land offers wetlands, prairies, creek-side paths, woodland sanctua...

Possum Creek MetroPark & Farm

Possum Creek MetroPark & Farm is one of 25 facilities within Five Rivers MetroParks, located in the Greater Dayton area.&...

Deer Track Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Caesar Creek State Park

Caesar Creek State Park, located in Warren & Clinton Co., is just 24 mi. from Dayton. Woodlands & ravines lend beauty to recr...

Fairfield Inn - Middletown

At Fairfield Inn, you'll be surprised at how comfortable a room can be at a price that's friendly to your budget. Enjoy extra...