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Calle Libertad Salsa Cubaine Plein Air
Bonjour à tous!
Et on vous souhaite une bonne saison 2026!
🎶Estrella de la BnF:
🗓Samedi 23 Mai🔅23°c
📣🕒Cours: entre tour T1 et T2 by Ty Academydance
15h30 - 16h30: Bachata Evolutif
16h30 - 17h30: Salsa cubaine debutant
17h30 - 18h30: Salsa cubaine intermediaire
18h30 - 19h15: Initiation West Coast Swing
19h30 - 22h00: Soirée Salsa cubaine
💲C'est gratuit, et si vous voulez participer vous donnez directement dans la boite sur place ou en CB
🔊Le soir vous pouvez danser librement et gratuitement:
Salsa cubaine, Bachata, Kizomba
Ⓜ️Bibliotheque Frаncois Mitterrаnd 📬63, quai Francois Mauriac 75013 Pаris
https://www.google.com/search?q=estrella+de+la+bnf
si possible le rdv sera ici: https://applepin3.academydance.fr
ℹ️ FAQ/planning: https://bnf.academydance.fr
++ ENGLISH FRIENDLY ++
La page Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/academydance.fr
Le groupe originelle de BnF à Paris: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danseBNF
★ Chupitos Gratis - Fiesta Gratis - Noche para los nuevos ★
Hola!
¿Acabas de llegar a París o quieres conocer gente en un ambiente internacional y amigable?
Comenzamos con un **cóctel gratuito** para socializar y conocer personas de todo el mundo.
¡Esta noche es para ti! Perfecta para **practicar idiomas**, pasar **un momento divertido con un juego rompehielos** para **ganar chupitos gratis**, fomentar conversaciones amigables y **descubrir la vida social internacional en París**.
¡Trae tu energía y tu sonrisa! Te garantizamos un **ambiente cálido y festivo**.
**Programa:**
* Aperitivo y juegos para romper el hielo
* Happy hour, a veces extra largo hasta las 23h
El maxi happy hour a 5€ suele estar completo, y a veces cambiamos de lugar con formatos un poco más elegantes pero siempre amigables…
*¡Vamos!*
**Información práctica:**
De 21:30 hasta el amanecer…
¡Gratis con el pase Socializus!
WhatsApp para información rápida: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN](https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN)
**Cómo participar:**
Verifica la dirección exacta con la app gratuita y el pase gratuito: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org)
O apoya a la asociación con una tarjeta de miembro anual en: [https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html)
**Mantente conectado:**
Meetup –https://www.meetup.com/fiesta-latina-paris/
WhatsApp (info y recordatorios del día): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN](https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN)
(Activa “Recibir todo” para no perderte nada)
Grupo de Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/
Página de Facebook – Fotos, recuerdos y noticias: https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/
Socializus: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org)
Conviértete en organizador: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm)
¡Únete al equipo de voluntarios y recibe una bebida gratis !
Es 100% gratis porque somos una asociación sin fines de lucro.
✦✦ Puede haber cambios de última hora, pero todo se actualiza a través de la app con el pase gratuito.
Para gestionar mejor el número de participantes, contamos con las inscripciones a través del pase gratuito. ¡Regístrate solo si estás segur@ de venir, contamos contigo!
LE FIVE Paris 17
The game costs 20.5€+fees/person by credit card or Paypal through Paypal webpage during Meetup subscription process. Feel free to bring a +1 or more.
The 2 pitchs (20 players, 4 teams of 5 players) are booked during 1h30.
Please come 10min before the beginning.
If you can't come, please **RSVP early** **not going (48h before)** and check the refund policy.
This is a friendly game so please don't take it too seriously... Beers in the bar afterwards.
**EQUIPMENT**
* On the day of the game, you will be informed of your pitch number, so check your message on meetup/WhatsApp
* The pitches are made of artificial grass and closed within a barrier or "cage" to prevent the ball from leaving the playing area and keep the game constantly flowing with rebounding sidewalls.
* Astroturf shoes are recommended but not mandatory
* A changing room is available with lockers but you need to bring your own padlock or you can put your bag in the goals (it is what I do)
* Training shirts/chasubles are available, so it doesn't matter the color you wear
**REFUND POLICY**
* RSVP early not going (48h before) and you will be refunded
* After the 48h from the start of the event, if someone else can replace you, I will refund you, otherwise you will not be refunded
* If a pitch is cancelled, you will be refunded
* Refund will be done by friday
**DELAY**
* Being late several times will result to permanent ban
* Please come 10min before to ensure that the game start on time, this is for the good of all players
**CONTACT US**
* Daniel mobile: +33610396743
* Meetup: Daniel's private message or event chat
* [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KglPkbjioAJLhEEKZXLvjb)
Yoga party solidaire
Héllo mes yoginis , histoire de commencer la rentré en mode bonne résolution je vous propose des cours de yoga intégral + (relaxation) à partir du 19/09
vendredi soir de 20h00 à 21h00 à 10€
samedi après midi de 17h00 à 18h00 à 12€
*pour les inscriptions me laisser un message
Nombre de personnes maxi 10
namasté
https://www.facebook.com/events/303048366533413/
Théâtre d’impro 🚀 - by Kpten Impro
Atelier d’impro
Découvre les joies de l'impro, optimise ta créativité et libère ton potentiel !
L'improvisation théâtrale est un excellent outil de développement personnel et une formidable aventure collective !
Si tu as envie de [re]découvrir l'impro dans un cadre ludique et bienveillant cet atelier est fait pour toi !
Ces séances sont ouvertes à tous, débutants, intermédiaires, confirmés.
L'atelier se déroule en 2 heures, au programme :
Des échauffements dynamiques pour être à l’aise rapidement avec le groupe.
La gestion du stress et le lâcher prise,
Des jeux ludiques pour construire avec ses partenaires des histoires éphémères,
Du rire, du [Fun] et des rencontres …
Infos pratiques :
- Nombre de participants limité
- Prévoir une tenue confortable
-Une participation de 10 euros sera à régler
- Les modalités seront envoyées par message privé
Venez vous essayer, vous dépasser, jouer des personnages… vous permettant de passer des moments d’exception.
Nous déclinons toute responsabilité en cas d’incident, lors des ateliers.
Hocine et Solène
Amigo del Tango
📍 Tango à Paris – Academy Dance
Adresse : 11 Rue de la Montagne d Aulas 75015 Paris
Lourmel ou Balard (ligne 8)
🕗 Horaires : chaque vendredi de 20h à 22h30
💃 Pratique & Milonga de Tango Argentin ouverts à tous, dans une ambiance conviviale et élégante.
Les sessions sont pensées pour progresser, rencontrer d’autres danseurs et profiter d’un moment chaleureux au cœur de Paris.
👉 Infos & détails : [https://tango.academydance.fr](https://tango.academydance.fr)
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📍 Tango en París – Academy Dance
Dirección: 11 Rue de la Montagne d’Aulas, 75015 París
Metro Lourmel o Balard (línea 8)
🕗 Horario: todos los viernes de 20h a 22h30
💃 Práctica & Milonga de Tango Argentino, abiertas a todos, en un ambiente cálido y elegante.
Las sesiones están pensadas para progresar, conocer a otros bailarines y disfrutar de un momento acogedor en el corazón de París.
👉 Más información: [https://tango.academydance.fr](https://tango.academydance.fr)
[https://www.facebook.com/events/1606770138121934/1606770211455260/](https://www.facebook.com/events/1606770138121934/1606770211455260/)
★ Intercambio de lenguas latinas 🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹 ★
* Entre 10 y 30 participantes internacionales \*
Nos reunimos para promover los intercambios culturales y practicar lenguas extranjeras.
¡Esta noche se trata de las lenguas latinas (francés, español, italiano...)!
Para mantener un ambiente amistoso e íntimo, el número de participantes es limitado.
La dirección del evento solo se compartirá con quienes tengan una tarjeta de membresía anual válida.
Al unirte a nuestra asociación, también recibirás un pequeño truco para comprobar el número de participantes.
La tarjeta de membresía incluye un beneficio: elige un número de pegatina para conseguir un chupito gratis en el bar después de charlar con otros miembros del grupo.
**Precio de la entrada**: 5 € (disponible aquí). ⬇️
[https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html)
Eventos de Baloncesto al aire libre Esta Semana
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Plein Air Art au jardin du Luxembourg
[English below]
Prenez votre carnet, vos crayons, vos aquarelles, vos pastels ou tout autres ustensiles et venez profiter d'une séance de croquis en plein air dans le beau cadre du jardin du Luxembourg - entre les allées ombragées, les parterres de fleurs, les statues et les figures des visiteurs, vous n'aures pas de mal à trouver votre sujet, et les fameuses chaises vertes du Jardin nous permettrons de nous installer confortablement en groupe.
Tous niveaux bienvenus !
Le matériel n'est pas fourni.
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Grab your sketchbook, pencils, watercolours, pastels or any other art supplies and come enjoy an outdoor sketching session in the beautiful setting of the Jardin du Luxembourg – amongst the shaded paths, flowerbeds, statues and passers-by, you’ll have no trouble finding a subject, and the garden’s famous green chairs will allow us to settle down comfortably as a group.
All levels welcome!
Materials are not provided.
Séance de sport gratuite - Musée d’Orsay
Mike’s Bootcamp passe à la vitesse supérieure.
J'ai le plaisir d'accueillir mon amie Karima — @kurlygirl sur Instagram, Championne du Monde et d'Algérie de Viet Vo Dao — pour une séance explosive mêlant boxe, cardio et renforcement musculaire.
Débutants comme sportifs confirmés, vous êtes les bienvenus. Pas besoin d'avoir fait de boxe, on part de zéro.
💥 AU PROGRAMME
→ Initiation au shadow boxing animée par Karima
→ Circuit renfo + cardio en zones
→ Finisher collectif
→ Co-animé par nous deux, ensemble, du début à la fin
On vous attend nombreux. Ce sera une matinée mémorable. 💪
Sunday Badminton - 11am Open Session
Hi Badminton Fans!
Come and join us every Sunday for a fun session of badminton. There are usually 2 sessions to choose from,
**This 11 am - Open Session is open to players of all levels.**
**If you are a complete beginner -**
Talk to us first before signing up, and we can try to make accommodations and maybe have beginners-only court to begin with, with one of the organisers ready to explain all of the basics, such as serving, scoring, rules etc, as well as some pointers to help you progress.
**Which Session To Choose**
If you're unsure of your level, sign up for the 11am session to start, or ask us! We will try our utmost to ensure that you play with people of similar levels.
**What Do You Need**
Don't worry about equipment; racquets and shuttlecocks are provided, and there's no need for a badminton license or insurance. Just bring your indoor sports shoes, and a willingness to meet new friends and have lots of fun.
There are changing rooms and showers.
**Get There Early**
Try and get there early to change and get warmed up so that we can start right on time. The courts are normally not being used before we play, so we can get a little extra time playing.
**Registration & Payments**
Registration is 14€ per person, and you can sign up via PayPal through this event page. For alternative payments, check for available slots on the event page first. Then, submit your payment via https://revolut.me/jonathwu3q with a description of which event you are signing up for, and send the screenshot to one of us so that we can add you.
*Please Note: If your name is **not** in the attendees list and you do not have confirmation from us, you will be turned away.*
**Annual Membership Option**
For regular players, there is the option to take out an annual membership. This costs 80€ for the first year and is renewable each year for 40€. This reduces the weekly registration fee to only 10€ per session.
**No Refunds**
In the case of a cancellation or no-show, there are no refunds.
See you all on the court on Sunday.
Happy badminton-ing!
Kelvin (0603250357) and Vijay (0767341832),
**FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS**
1. I don’t speak French, can I join?
* Yes! We are an international group and everyone speaks English!
2. Are there still available slots? I can’t sign up! Help!
* Check the bottom of the event page for availabilities. Once full, RSVPs will be closed. Sign up as early as possible because the events fill up very quickly.
3. I signed up, but I can’t make it! Can I get a refund?
* No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. If you inform us early enough, we can try to find a substitute and refund you, but no guarantees.
4. Why can’t I get a refund?
* We need a fixed number of participants to maximize court usage, court fees, team arrangements, and team rotations. Cancelations throw all of this off.
5. Do I need to bring anything? Water? Racquets? Birdies?
* If you have your own racquet, that will be best! Otherwise, we have spare ones and we provide the shuttlecocks. Bring enough water to hydrate yourself.
⚡️ IMPROVIBES : 7h de show non-stop (Entrée libre / Venez quand vous voulez !)
**Et si vous laissiez la place à l’imprévu ce Samedi ?**
C’est la première édition d’un festival où rien n’est écrit, mais où tout peut arriver
**7 heures de show, 5 formats inédits**, une seule règle : la liberté
**Ce qui vous attend :**
🚀 Un nouveau spectacle chaque heure
🔓 (15h-22h) : Venez pour un shot d'adrénaline d'une heure ou restez pour le marathon complet.
✨ L’éphémère absolu : Ce que vous verrez n'a jamais existé avant et ne sera jamais rejoué.
🤝 Vraies rencontres : Entre deux formats, on trinque, on discute et on refait le monde
L’entrée est libre, la participation se fait au chapeau
Parce que les meilleurs souvenirs sont ceux qu'on n'avait pas planifiés. On se voit là-bas ?
Gimnasia acuática - Sauna, hammam y jacuzzi y piscina de lujo.
¡Hola! 😊
Ven a disfrutar de un momento único de relajación y bienestar con sauna, hammam y jacuzzi.
Muy importante tienes que venir aqui y voy a contactarte
🔹 WhatsApp (info y recordatorios): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE)
**Como se pasa ?**
La combinación de calor seco, vapor y baño de burbujas es ideal para recargar energías y relajarse profundamente antes de empezar una nueva semana. Nos reuniremos en un pequeño grupo para compartir un momento de bienestar.
La actividad se llevará a cabo en el espacio VIP en la planta superior de la piscina. Lo más divertido es ir juntos en vélib desde el metro Porte de Saint Cloud hasta la piscina, lo organizaremos a través del chat como se indica aquí… 📲
Date un verdadero momento de relajación, sin gastar mucho, gracias a nuestra tarifa especial de solo 15€.
**Información práctica:**
🕖 Horario: a partir de las 15h
ℹ️ Detalles del evento y preguntas: en los comentarios de la app gratuita Socializus
⚠️ Traje de baño y gorro de piscina homologado obligatorios
📲 WhatsApp (info y recordatorios el día del evento): https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE
**Cómo participar:**
Descarga la app gratuita Socializus para obtener el mapa detallado, el punto de encuentro y los mensajes del grupo: www.socializus.org
**Nuestras redes sociales:**
🔹 Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/fiesta-latina-paris/ ](https://www.meetup.com/fiesta-latina-paris/)
🔹 WhatsApp (info y recordatorios): https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE
(Activa “Recibir todo” para no perderte nada)
🔹 Grupo de Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/
🔹 Página de Facebook – Fotos, recuerdos y noticias: https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/
🔹 Socializus: www.socializus.org
🔹 Conviértete en organizador: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm
Somos una asociación sin fines de lucro y compartimos un descuento en la tarifa. 💸
✦✦ Puede haber cambios de última hora, pero todo se actualiza a través de la app Socializus. Por favor, inscríbete solo si estás seguro/a de asistir, ¡contamos contigo! 😊
📸 / 🎥 Al participar en nuestra actividad, aceptas ser fotografiado/a y/o filmado/a. Las fotos y videos se compartirán en nuestras redes sociales y podrán usarse con fines comerciales. También puedes publicar tus propias fotos con el hashtag #socializus
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🕑 Por favor, respeta los horarios.
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¡Nos vemos pronto! 🚴
El equipo de Meetup
Sunday badminton - 12pm Intermediate/Advanced
Hi Badminton Fans!
Come and join us every Sunday for a fun session of badminton. There are usually 2 sessions to choose from.
**This session is open to intermediate level players and above ONLY.** What that means is that you should be comfortable with short serves to the T, doubles rotations, and smashes.
There is also an 11 am Open Session for players of all abilities.
If you're unsure of your level, sign up for the 11am session to start or ask us! We will try our utmost to ensure that you play with people of similar levels. As such, we can and will restrict participation at this 12pm session at our discretion.
**What Do You Need**
Don't worry about equipment; racquets and shuttlecocks are provided, and there's no need for a badminton license or insurance. Just bring your indoor sports shoes, and a willingness to meet new friends and have lots of fun.
There are changing rooms and showers.
**Get There Early**
Try and get there early to change and get warmed up so that we can start right on time. The courts are normally not being used before we play, so we can get a little extra time playing.
**Registration & Payments**
Registration is 14€ per person, and you can sign up via PayPal through this event page. For alternative payments, check for available slots on the event page first. Then, submit your payment via https://revolut.me/jonathwu3q with a description of which event you are signing up for and send the screenshot to one of us so that we can add you.
*Please Note: If your name is **not** in the attendees list and you do not have confirmation from us, you will be turned away.*
**Annual Membership Option**
For regular players, there is the option to take out an annual membership. This costs 80€ for the first year and is renewable each year for 40€. This reduces the weekly registration fee to only 10€ per session.
**No Refunds**
In the case of a cancellation or no-show, there are no refunds.
See you all on the court on Sunday.
Happy badminton-ing!
Kelvin (0603250357) and Vijay (0767341832)
**FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS**
1. I don’t speak French, can I join?
* Yes! We are an international group and everyone speaks English!
2. Are there still available slots? I can’t sign up! Help!
* Check the bottom of the event page for availabilities. Once full, RSVPs will be closed. Sign up as early as possible because the events fill up very quickly.
3. I signed up, but I can’t make it! Can I get a refund?
* No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. If you inform us early enough, we can try to find a substitute and refund you, but no guarantees.
4. Why can’t I get a refund?
* We need a fixed number of participants to maximize court usage, court fees, team arrangements, and team rotations. Cancelations throw all of this off.
5. Do I need to bring anything? Water? Racquets? Birdies?
* If you have your own racquet, that will be best! Otherwise, we have spare ones and we provide the shuttlecocks. Bring enough water to hydrate yourself.
Saturday badminton - 11am (Lower Intermediate +)
Hi Badminton Fans!
Come and join us every Saturday for a fun session of badminton.
**This session is open for lower intermediates and above (no complete beginners allowed).** What that means is that you should have a grasp of doubles gameplay and be comfortable with short serves at minimum.
**What Do You Need**
Don't worry about equipment; racquets and shuttlecocks are provided, and there's no need for a badminton license or insurance. Just bring your indoor sports shoes and a willingness to meet new friends and have lots of fun.
There are changing rooms and showers.
**Get There Early**
Try to get there early to change and warm up so we can start right on time.
**Registration & Payments**
Registration is 12€ per person, and you can sign up via PayPal through this event page. For alternative payments, check for available slots on the event page first. Then, submit your payment via https://revolut.me/nishuastic with a description of which event you are signing up for, and send the screenshot to one of us so that we can add you.
*Please note: If your name is **not** in the attendees list and you do not have confirmation from us, you will be turned away.*
**Annual Membership Option**
For regular players, there is the option to take out an annual membership. This costs 80€ for the first year and is renewable for 40€ each year. This reduces the weekly registration fee to only 10€ per session.
**No Refunds**
In the case of a cancellation or no-show, there are no refunds.
See you all on the court on Sunday.
Happy badminton-ing!
Nischay (0780827985) and Vijay (0767341832)
**FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS**
1. I don’t speak French, can I join?
* Yes! We are an international group, and everyone speaks English!
2. Are there still available slots? I can’t sign up! Help!
* Check the bottom of the event page for availabilities. Once full, RSVPs will be closed. Sign up as early as possible because the events fill up very quickly.
3. I signed up, but I can’t make it! Can I get a refund?
* No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. If you inform us early enough, we can try to find a substitute and issue a refund, but no guarantees.
4. Why can’t I get a refund?
* We need a fixed number of participants to maximize court usage, court fees, team arrangements, and team rotations. Cancellations throw all of this off.
5. Do I need to bring anything? Water? Racquets? Birdies?
* If you have your own racquet, that will be best! Otherwise, we have spare ones, and we provide the shuttlecocks. Bring enough water to hydrate yourself.
Eventos de Baloncesto al aire libre Cerca de Ti
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Libera Animae - Freeing the Soul
Main Library, Meeting Room 2B
Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen).
Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection.
All backgrounds are welcome.
Yarn Social at Northwest Library
If you enjoy knitting, crocheting, working with yarn, this is the group for you. Meet new friends, bring your projects, learn from others.
We normally meet a few times a month during the week from 6-8pm. We will occasionally meet on weekends during daytime hours.
Trails & Ales! Blendon Woods Metro Park / Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
**History**
The history of [Blendon Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/blendon-woods/) began long before its 1951 opening, rooted in a landscape of rugged ridges and deep ravines that made the land unsuitable for traditional farming. In 1945, a report proposing a metropolitan park system for Franklin County specifically highlighted these cliffs of Bedford Shale as some of the "wildest land in the vicinity". Following this recommendation, the recently formed park district purchased the first 229 acres in early 1949. Because the terrain was so uneven, developers had to cut a mile-and-a-half-long roadway through dense woods just to bring in heavy equipment. This initial preservation effort ensured that the mature second-growth hardwood forests remained largely untouched by the urban expansion spreading toward Westerville.
Opening day arrived on Labor Day, September 3, 1951, marking Blendon Woods as the second park in the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks system. The final push to open was a frantic race; the State Highway Department only finished the primary gravel access road four days before the gates opened. Early staff members, consisting of just four full-time employees, had to hand-dig pit toilets and learn construction skills on the fly to build the first picnic shelters. Despite the dusty conditions and limited facilities, the park was an immediate success, drawing massive crowds from across Central Ohio. By the end of the 1950s, annual visitation had already climbed to over 190,000 people.
As the surrounding suburbs grew in the 1960s, the park faced severe overcrowding that threatened its natural habitats. In response, Franklin County voters passed the first Metro Parks levy in 1960, providing the funds necessary for a decade of steady expansion. During this era, the park nearly doubled in size, growing from 264 acres to over 570 acres by 1968. Planners also addressed a critical water shortage by collaborating with the U.S. Soil and Conservation Service to build a lake in 1964. This body of water originally served as a temporary reservoir before its role shifted toward conservation and wildlife support.
The 1970s marked a transition toward the specialized wildlife and educational focus for which the park is known today. In 1971, the Walden Waterfowl Refuge was established around the 11-acre Thoreau Lake, creating a sanctuary that remains restricted to provide a quiet habitat for migratory birds. A formal nature center was also developed during this period, expanding on the guided Sunday walks that had been a park staple since the early 1950s. The park’s famous "Monarch Mansion" also became a prominent fixture, starting a long tradition of raising and releasing thousands of monarch butterflies each September. These initiatives cemented the park’s reputation as a premier destination for birders and nature enthusiasts.
In more recent decades, Blendon Woods has continued to modernize while maintaining its wilderness character. The 10-acre Natural Play Area was added in 2017, encouraging kids to explore the ravines and woods off-trail. This was followed by the opening of a $1.5 million inclusive playground in April 2025, designed to accommodate children of all physical abilities. The nature center also underwent major renovations to include immersive, three-dimensional exhibits and a new butterfly house. Today, the park encompasses 653 acres, preserving a unique geologic and biological corridor amidst the bustling Westerville and Northeast Columbus area.
**Map of the Park**
Here is a map of [Blendon Woods](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BLN_map_Inclusive-Playground-and-Butterfly-Trail_May-2025_1980px.png).
**Summary**
For this event, we will hike the Lake View, Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook, Brookside, and Sugarbush Trails. This sounds like a lot, but it will really be only a little over five miles. Blendon Woods has a few hills here and there, but it's not one of the more strenuous metro parks.
**Where We'll Meet**
We'll meet just in front of the Nature Center. This is about a mile into the park from the main entrance. You have to go past the Ranger Station and the Shadblow Reservable Area to get to it, so don't stop too early at the Ranger Station and get it confused with the Nature Center.
**After the Hike**
Afterward, we will head over to [Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/) at Easton for [drinks](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/#dinner-menu) and [food](https://forbiddenroot.com/wp-content/uploads/Cbus-Food.pdf). We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.
The brewery's actual address is [4080 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4080+Worth+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43219/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88388a86d10b6619:0x4d42b470a5cf11d3?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111); however, I recommend pointing your GPS to the [Worth Garage](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Worth+Garage/@40.0542293,-82.9137962,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388b4df6082825:0x17582f0eccd9dda1!8m2!3d40.0542293!4d-82.9137962!16s%2Fg%2F11rzfvvv8b?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQxNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) across the street. Parking in this garage is free as long as you're not on the first floor, and it is literally right next to the brewery.























