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🚨 THE OFFENDERS • UNCENSORED Stand-up Comedy in English
Get ready for an outrageously hilarious night at **THE OFFENDERS** \- Barcelona's most daring stand\-up comedy show in English\!
**What to Expect:**
Brace yourself for a no-holds-barred comedy extravaganza that pushes the boundaries of humor. Our fearless comedians will deliver a wild ride of naughty, sexual, dark, and politically incorrect jokes that will have you laughing and gasping in equal measure. This show is definitely not for the faint-hearted or easily offended - only the brave should attend!
**Tickets:**
[https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/event/the-offenders-3/](https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/event/the-offenders-3/)
**Event Details:**
• Duration of the show: \~90' + intermission
• Venue: The Comedy Clubhouse (@thecomedyclubhousebcn)
• Jaume I or Barceloneta [L4]
• Recomended for ages ≥ 18 y/o
**Venue Highlights:**
The Comedy Clubhouse offers the perfect atmosphere for edgy stand-up comedy. With ample space and air conditioning, we ensure your comfort throughout the show. Pro tip: Arrive early to snag the best seats, especially if you're coming with friends!
**Don't Miss Out:**
Join us for a night of unapologetic humor that will push your laughter to the limit. If you're up for an evening of audacious comedy that throws political correctness out the window, this is your show!
**Note:** The entire show will be performed in English.
Book now and prepare for a comedy experience like no other in Barcelona!
🪩 TWENTIES – SATURDAY NIGHT
**Every Saturday – Free Entry with RUMBA**
Saturday nights are made for **Twenties**.
One of the most popular clubs among international students, right in the city center.
🎟 **Free Entry with RUMBA**
Get in **for free until 1:30 AM** by showing the event and saying **RUMBA LIST**.
✨ **What to expect:**
* Reggaeton, commercial & party hits 🎶
* A packed dancefloor
* Young international crowd
* RUMBA perks at the door
📍 **Twenties Barcelona**
👉 Follow us on Instagram @rumbalist_barcelona free VIP tables available for some groups.
RANGO 45-54a🤩❤️🍹MINI GUATEQUE RETRO 80-90's PREVIO AL TARDEO SINGLES BARCELONA
Nuestra nueva web: [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)
**RANGO DE ESTE EVENTO 45-54 AÑOS APRÓX.**
**RANGO DE ESTE EVENTO 45-54 AÑOS APRÓX.**
**🤩❤️🍹MINI GUATEQUE RETRO DE 1 HORA PARA SOCIALIZAR UN POCO ANTES DE IRNOS AL TARDEO DISCO REMEMBER PORQUE LUEGO EN LA DISCO NO SE PUEDE HABLAR MUCHO CON LA MÚSICA A TODA CASTAÑA Y DANDO SALTOS.**
**Precio:**
**Inscripción gratis para las chicas.** Chicos consultar.
Inscripción y ubicación por **whatsapp 630 467 646** una vez estés apuntado aquí en meetup.
**Primero apúntate en meetup luego envía whatsapp. No envíes whatsapp si no apareces en la lista de apuntados del evento meetup.**
Gracias.
Se habilitará **grupo whatsapp temporal** para el evento.
🍾 SUTTON – CLASSY NIGHT OUT
**Free Entry + Skip the Line with RUMBA**
Looking for a more elegant night?
**Sutton** is the place for dressy vibes, good music and a premium crowd.
🎟 **Free Entry + Skip the Line with RUMBA**
Free entry **until 1:00 AM** by saying **RUMBA LIST** at the door.
✨ **What to expect:**
* Commercial & club hits 🎶
* Elegant atmosphere
* Skip-the-line access
* RUMBA-only free entry perks
📍 **Sutton Barcelona**
👉 Follow us on Instagram @rumbalist_barcelona — **VIP tables may be free** for selected groups.
AYLA | BCN The Exclusive Coffee Rave Party Vol.2
We’re back. MAY 23rd. And this time, we’re taking it to the next level. 🔥
After the incredible energy of our first edition, the Exclusive Coffee Rave Party returns to Barcelona with AYLA 2.0.
If you were with us in April, you already know the vibe.
If you missed it, get ready for a unique morning where coffee culture, electronic music and a carefully curated community come together in one space.
🎶 Electronic Music
Afro Latin House · Tribal Rhythms
A warm and immersive atmosphere where music, movement and connection blend naturally on the dance floor.
⏱ Schedule
11:00 — Doors & coffee
11:00 — Warm up
13:00 — Main DJ
14:50 — The Last Dance (The Crowd Takes Control)
15:00 — Closing
🎟 Limited capacity
An intimate experience with a carefully selected crowd.
✨ Early arrival
First 30 guests receive an AYLA gift.
By purchasing your ticket, you automatically accept AYLA's Terms and Conditions. You can read the full legal document on our website:
[https://ayladancefloor.com/legal-notice-terms/](https://ayladancefloor.com/legal-notice-terms/)
📍 Location
Cahoot House
Carrer de Floridablanca, 94, Eixample, 08015 Barcelona
Located in the heart of Sant Antoni with excellent transport connections:
Sant Antoni (L2 Purple Line): 3 min
Rocafort (L1 Red Line): 3 min
Poble Sec (L3 Green Line): 5 min
**[BUY YOUR TICKET](https://luma.com/ayla.dancefloor.vol2?utm_source=ferran)**
🔥 DOWNTOWN – FREE ENTRY NIGHT
**Free Entry + Skip the Line with RUMBA**
Downtown is one of Barcelona’s favorite clubs for students who want **non-stop reggaeton and party vibes**.
🎟 **Free Entry + Skip the Line with RUMBA**
Free access **until 1:00 AM** by saying **RUMBA LIST**.
✨ **What to expect:**
* Reggaeton & commercial hits all night 🎶
* High-energy crowd
* Skip-the-line entry
* Free access with RUMBA
📍 **Downtown Barcelona**
👉 Follow RUMBA — you could get invited to VIP for free.
🤩❤️🍹NUEVO SUBGRUPO BAILAR TECNO, MÚSICA TECNO, CLUBS Y SESIONES HOUSE & DANCE
Nuestra nueva web: [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)
🤩❤️🍹NUEVO SUBGRUPO BAILAR TECNO, MÚSICA TECNO, CLUBS Y SESIONES HOUSE & DANCE
NUEVO SUBGRUPO PARA LOS AMANTES DE LA MÚSICA TECNO QUE QUIEREN DISFRUTAR Y HACER NUEVAS AMISTADES QUE TAMBIÉN LES GUSTE LA MÚSICA TECNO.
SE VAN A PROPONER SALIDAS A CLUBS TIPO MOOG, APOLO, LES ENFANTS, RED58, RAZZMATAZZ, BIKINI, MONUMENTAL y otras que nos hagáis llegar
COMENTA TU INTERÉS A TRAVÉS DEL CHAT PRO DISCO&TARDEO JÓVENES DE NUESTRA NUEVA WEB. LINK ABAJO.
NOS PONEMOS DE ACUERDO POR EL CHAT GRUPO WHATSAPP QUE EMPEZAMOS A ARMAR DESDE YA PARA FACILITAR EL ENCONTRARNOS.
ESTE SUBGRUPO SE ORGANIZA A TRAVÉS DEL CHAT PRO DISCO&TARDEO JÓVENES DENTRO DE LA PLATAFORMA PATREON SINGLES BARCELONA. COLABORA, PARTICIPA Y EMPUJA. CREA ACTIVIDAD SOCIAL. COGE LA PALA.
[https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)
GRUPO CHAT WHATSAPP CRECIENDO
Neighborhood Watch Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
🤩❤️🍹NEW SUBGRUPO VERMUT PARA QUEDAR PARA TOMAR EL VERMUT
Nuestra nueva web: [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)
🤩❤️🍹NEW SUBGRUPO VERMUT PARA QUEDAR PARA TOMAR EL VERMUT
NOS PONEMOS DE ACUERDO POR EL CHAT PARA ELEGIR EL BAR.
ESTE SUBGRUPO SE ORGANIZA A TRAVÉS DE UN CHAT DENTRO DE LA PLATAFORMA PATREON SINGLES BARCELONA. COLABORA, PARTICIPA Y EMPUJA. CREA ACTIVIDAD SOCIAL. COGE LA PALA.
[https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)
🤩❤️🍹NEW SUBGRUP IR AL TARDEO DEL DOMINGO X LA TARDE EN BARROKOS COCODRILO CLUB
Nuestra nueva web: [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)
🤩❤️🍹NEW SUBGRUP IR AL TARDEO DEL DOMINGO X LA TARDE EN BARROKOS COCODRILO CLUB.
NOS PONEMOS DE ACUERDO POR EL CHAT GENERAL PARA ENCONTRARNOS PARA TOMAR LA CERVEZA PREVIA EN UN LUGAR CERCANO Y LUEGO NOS VAMOS A BAILAR MÚSICA REMEMBER.
ESTE SUBGRUPO SE ORGANIZA A TRAVÉS DE UN CHAT DENTRO DE LA PLATAFORMA PATREON SINGLES BARCELONA. COLABORA, PARTICIPA Y EMPUJA. CREA ACTIVIDAD SOCIAL. COGE LA PALA.
[https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)
NEW SUBGRUPO PARA IR JUNTOS A LAS COMMON PEOPLE PARTY DE RAZZMATAZZ SOLO SINGLES
Nuestra nueva web: [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)
NEW SUBGRUPO PARA IR JUNTOS A LAS COMMON PEOPLE PARTY DE RAZZMATAZZ SOLO SINGLES
VAMOS HACIENDO GRUPITO PARA IR A LAS PARTIES
COMENTA TU INTERÉS EN EL CHAT PRO BAILA ROCK DE NUESTRA NUEVA WEB:
[https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)
ESTE SUBGRUPO SE ORGANIZA A TRAVÉS DE UN CHAT PRO DENTRO DE LA PLATAFORMA PATREON SINGLES BARCELONA. COLABORA, PARTICIPA Y EMPUJA. CREA ACTIVIDAD SOCIAL. COGE LA PALA.
[https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)
HABILITAMOS CHAT WHATSAPP para facilitar el encuentro birra previa.
🤩❤️🍹¿CUÁL ES TU BANDA FAVORITA, Y SI VEMOS UN CONCIERTO EN LA TELE Y BAILAMOS
Nuestra nueva web: [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)
🤩❤️🍹\*\*¿CUÁL ES TU BANDA DE ROCK O POP FAVORITA?\*\* ¿Y SI NOS BAJAMOS UN CONCIERTO DEL YOUTUBE Y **QUEDAMOS PARA VERLO EN GRUPO Y BAILAR EN UN ESPACIO PRIVADO CON LUCES, PARQUET Y TELE**?
**MÚSICA QUE NOS GUSTA Y GANAS DE BAILAR**, ¿QUÉ MEJOR MANERA DE HACER NUEVAS AMISTADES SINGLES BARCELONA?
**VAMOS HACIENDO GRUPITOS-CHAT WHATSAPP POR BANDA**. PROPÓN LA TUYA PARA IR ENCONTRANDO GENTE QUE LE GUSTA LA MISMA MÚSICA QUE A TI Y COORDINARNOS.
LISTA DE GRUPOS PROPUESTOS HASTA EL MOMENTO:
\- THE WARNING 1 PERSONA
\- MANESKIN 1 PERSONA
MÍNIMO TENEMOS QUE SER 10 PERSONAS. **WHATSAPP 630 467 646.**
[https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)
🤩❤️🍹RANGO 25-35 DISCO SUTTON SABADO NOCHE Y HACER AMIGOS/AS SINGLES
Nuestra nueva web: [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)
🤩❤️🍹RANGO 25-35 DISCO SUTTON SABADO NOCHE Y HACER AMIGOS/AS SINGLES
NOS PONEMOS DE ACUERDO POR EL CHAT PRO DISCO & TARDEOS JÓVENES PARA ENCONTRARNOS TODOS PARA TOMAR LA CERVEZA PREVIA EN UN LUGAR CERCANO ANTES DE ENTRAR O EN LA PUERTA ANTES DE ENTRAR A DARLO TODO Y ENTRAR TODOS JUNTOS.
NOS VAMOS A BAILAR EL SÁBADO POR LA NOCHE ¿TE APUNTAS?.
ESTE SUBGRUPO SE ORGANIZA A TRAVÉS DEL CHAT PRO DISCO & TARDEO JOVENES DENTRO DE LA PLATAFORMA PATREON SINGLES BARCELONA. COLABORA, PARTICIPA Y EMPUJA. CREA ACTIVIDAD SOCIAL. COGE LA PALA.
[https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)
CHAT WHATSAPP HABILITADO PARA FACILITAR EL ENCUENTRO
🤩❤️🍹NEW SUBGRUPO BIRRAS DARDOS BILLAR FUTBOLÍN BEERPONG PARA HACER AMISTADES.
Nuestra nueva web: [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)
🤩❤️🍹NEW SUBGRUPO BIRRAS DARDOS BILLAR FUTBOLÍN BEERPONG PARA HACER AMISTADES.
SI TE GUSTAN LAS BIRRAS, LOS DARDOS, EL BILLAR, EL FUTBOLÍN, EL BEERPONG Y CONOCER GENTE NUEVA, HAY UN CHAT ADECUADO.
NOS PONEMOS DE ACUERDO EN LOS DETALLES POR EL CHAT JUEGOS DE MESA PARA ENCONTRARNOS.
ESTE SUBGRUPO SE ORGANIZA A TRAVÉS DE UN CHAT DENTRO DE LA PLATAFORMA PATREON SINGLES BARCELONA. COLABORA, PARTICIPA Y EMPUJA. CREA ACTIVIDAD SOCIAL. COGE LA PALA.
[https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)
🤩❤️🍹NEW SUBGRUPO AMIGOS DEL FRANKFURT Y DISCO Q EN PEDRALBES. LET'S GO DANCE!!
Nuestra nueva web: [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)
🤩❤️🍹NEW SUBGRUPO AMIGOS DEL FRANKFURT Y DISCO Q EN PEDRALBES
NOS PONEMOS DE ACUERDO POR EL CHAT GENERAL PARA ENCONTRARNOS.
ESTE SUBGRUPO SE ORGANIZA A TRAVÉS DE UN CHAT DENTRO DE LA PLATAFORMA PATREON SINGLES BARCELONA. COLABORA, PARTICIPA Y EMPUJA. CREA ACTIVIDAD SOCIAL. COGE LA PALA.
[https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)
Neighborhood Watch Events Near You
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Ohio Fight club
We are a real world Martial arts group. \
Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \
Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \
We have been around a while. \
Every week we get together and work technical skills and full contact spar. \
Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from street fights to the ring and some still compete in cage fighting. \
If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \
We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 Outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295
Saturday 1:30pm Wednesday 5:45pm
From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \
Wear workout clothes. \
Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \
WE HAVE GLOVES. \
$10 per class
$5 per class if you are wearing a club shirt
Club shirts are $25
Hope to see you soon. \
let me know if you have any questions :)
Must See Thursday: I LOVE BOOSTERS at the Drexel + GRAETER'S!
Join us as we get together to see the top-reviewed comedy-drama, I LOVE BOOSTERS! The film comes from writer/director Boots Riley and follows a group of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. Here are details, trailers and our plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: The film follows a group of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. It is written/directed by Boots Riley (Sorry to Bother You) and stars Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza González, LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter, Don Cheadle, and Demi Moore.
BUZZ AND ACCLAIM: I Love Boosters was the opening film at this year’s SXSW Festival and premiered to rave reviews! It is currently earning a tremendous 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes where critics call it, “an unexpected celebration of friendship, community, and solidarity.” Others call the film “an exercise in radical empathy,” a “masterful” and “optimistic” film designed to “provoke discussion” while making the audience laugh.
TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4lPRISgr9c](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4lPRISgr9c)
SUMMER OF ICE CREAM: GRAETER’S! Established way back in 1870 in Cincinnati, this historic, family-owned brand is famous for their delicious small batch ice cream and any chocolate chunk flavors! They are currently the only commercial ice cream maker using the French Pot method that they’ve been using since they first opened! Plus, those chocolate chunks, oh my goodness! Vegan options are available.
PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but Showtime and complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer.
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
Rays Of Light Spiritualist Church Service
Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel.
Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger.
Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life.
Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.
Feel Good Friday: POWER BALLAD at the Gateway Film Center + SHAKE NO. 8!
Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor.
BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving!”
SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus in 2024, this is the perfect place to kick off our Summer of Ice Cream and grab a sweet treat after the show! Their menu features an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, and more! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php)
PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Once showtime is announced, advance ticket purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show!
Should be a fun one, Dan
Fundamentals: by do Jung Ishu/ the art of fighting
We are a real world Martial arts group. \
Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \
Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \
We have been around a while. \
Every week we get together and work technical skills and full contact spar. \
Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from street fights to the ring and some still compete in cage fighting. \
If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \
We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 Outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295
Saturday 1:30pm Wednesday 5:45pm
From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \
Wear workout clothes. \
Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \
WE HAVE GLOVES. \
$10 per class
$5 per class if you are wearing a club shirt
Club shirts are $25
Hope to see you soon. \
let me know if you have any questions :)
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.




















