Running Partners & Groups

Ballade culturelle en mode marche rapide sur le thème des commerces de bouches et des marchés ( 12km ) avec guide de randonnées diplômé. Nous passerons : - rue Montorgueil - rue Étienne Marcel - rue d'aboutir - passage du Caire - portes de Saint Denis et de Saint Martin - rue des petites écuries - passage Pouvreau - Marché Saint Martin - Bd Parmentier - Marché des enfants rouges - place des Vosges - rue de Turenne - Marché d'Aligre Possibilité de dégustation de gâteau, croissant et fromage frais de participation 10 euros Rdv sortie porte Berger métro Chatelet les Halles. tel : 0664480093

Rencontres • Échanges • Convivialité SPEED DATING À PARIS – DIMANCHE APRÈS-MIDI Envie de faire de vraies rencontres dans une ambiance détendue et bienveillante ? Rejoins un speed dating convivial au cœur de Paris, organisé dans un bar chaleureux, idéal pour échanger et créer de belles connexions 💬✨ 📍 Informations pratiques 📅 Date : dimanche après-midi 🕒 Horaire : 14h – 16h 📍 Lieu : au cœur de Paris 🔒 Lieu exact communiqué après réservation 👥 Environ 20 participants 💖 Le concept 🔄 Rencontres en tête-à-tête avec rotation 🎤 Animation encadrée pour faciliter les échanges 😊 Ambiance détendue, respectueuse et bienveillante 🎶 Karaoké possible après le speed dating pour prolonger l’après-midi dans une ambiance fun ☕ Temps libre pour discuter librement 🎟️ Participation 💶 25 € pour les hommes – Gratuit pour les femmes ⚠️ Réservation obligatoire – places limitées 👤 Pour qui ? ❤️ Célibataires souhaitant faire des rencontres réelles ⚖️ Groupe équilibré 🎯 Tranche d’âge : libre 📲 Réservation 👉 Message privé pour plus d’informations ✨ Venez pour la rencontre, restez pour l’ambiance… et chantez si le cœur vous en dit 🎶 À très bientôt au cœur de Paris 💕

👋 Qui veut intégrer un groupe d'amis en cours de constitution pour faire des sorties et activités ensemble sur Paris et la région parisienne ? Voici quelques exemples de sorties proposées dans ce groupe : ❇️ apéro, afterwork, bars, restaurants, brunch, pique-nique ❇️ ciné, concert, théatre, musée ❇️ sports (tennis, initiation au golf, hiit, running, escalade, etc.) ❇️ jeux de société (poker, loup garou...) et en plein air (mollky, pétanque...) ❇️ week-end ❇️ et tout ce que tu pourras proposer. 💥💥 Ouverture, respect et bienveillance sont les valeurs qui animent le groupe 💥💥 Si tout cela te parle, inscris toi à notre groupe "Sorties et rencontres amicales - Paris" pour être informé(e) de toutes les sorties, il vient tout juste d'être créé sur Meetup et nous serons heureux de faire ta connaissance lors d'une prochaine sortie 👋 Ne te fie pas au nombre de participants sur Meetup, nous sommes sur plusieurs sites et Meetup est le dernier sur lequel nous avons ouvert un compte. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* BIEN LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT CI-DESSOUS \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **NB : INUTILE DE CLIQUER SUR "Participer" SUR CETTE FICHE.** Inscris toi juste au groupe et clique sur "Participer" uniquement sur les activités / sorties qui ont lieu de façon sure et certaine et qui sont toutes précédées des symboles 💥💥 devant leur titre. **Si dans le titre de la sortie il n'y a pas les symboles 💥💥 c'est que la sortie n'est pas confirmée.** Nos sorties (et celle d'autres utilisateurs) sont également publiées sur l'application gratuite de rencontres amicales Weezem : 👉 Appstore : [https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/weezem/id1547233803](https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/weezem/id1547233803) 👉 Google Play : [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weezemapp](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weezemapp) Tu peux aussi t'inscrire au groupe Whatsapp Weezem ici pour être informé(e) de nos futures sorties 👉 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BoYNpq9JUyFB6RbIIDjblC](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BoYNpq9JUyFB6RbIIDjblC) A très vite. Patrice

Hello writers, we are happy to meet you in our new permanent home: Bohème Coworking, located at 21 rue Sedaine in the 11th arrondissement. When you arrive, just tell the friendly folks at La Boheme reception that you are with the writing group. They will give you a little wooden knick-knack with the wifi codes and a number that they use to determine the cost based on time spent (it's 3,80 € per hour, paid at the end). ***Now, about Ready-Set-Write! ..*.** Ready Set Write! is a regular meeting of motivated writers who grab a beverage, then shut up and write. ***What it is:*** An opportunity for writers to get together and do short, intense bursts of writing. We write for 45-ish minutes, take a 15 minute break, rinse & repeat. ***What it is NOT:*** neither a forum for critiquing each other's work, nor shameless self-promoting your projects or groups. You pay for the time you spend, and have access to coffee, tea, and wifi. **AND FINALLY ...** * Register in advance, and only if you will join us in-person. * Update your RSVP if you cannot make it. * Please be respectful and considerate with our writing colleagues. ***Stay tuned for location updates!*** [Events in Paris, FR](https://www.meetup.com/find/fr--paris/)

Groupe de Discussions & Sorties GIRLY 🌸 sur Paris entre 24-38 ans : https://chat.whatsapp.com/JTs0gSMqPRVGlUSTg8oU9s?mode=ems_copy_t Filles uniquement 🚫

Bonjour, ✨ **Envie de venir se Balader dans Paris le dimanche 8 Mars** ✨ Nous vous proposons de participer à une balade - randonnée à Paris de la Porte Dauphine à la Porte Dorée, pour une distance de 19,6 km. La durée totale est estimée à d'environ 6 heures. Le départ est prévu à 11h, avec un rendez-vous à 10h50 au métro Porte Dauphine. Pour celles et ceux qui le souhaitent, nous pourrons aller boire un verre ensemble à la fin de la marche. Retour au point de départ : Non, mais proche métro Mode de déplacement : A pied Difficulté : Facile Durée moyenne : \~6H Distance : 19,6 Km jusqu'à Porte Dorée Nous ferons une pause pique-nique vers 13h30 - 14h dans les Jardin du Luxembourg, qui se trouvent sur notre chemin. Merci d’apporter votre pique-nique, voir un encas supplémentaire en cas de petite faim pendant la randonnée, ainsi que de l’eau. Pensez à mettre des chaussures de randonnée ou de marche. Pas de Tallon aiguille même si pour vous c'est super confortable Prévoir d'avoir un téléphone chargé et des mouchoirs etc... . Une fois inscrit(e), merci de valider votre participation avec un message sur le groupe whatsApp. Randos & Balades - ENJOY! Le groupe servira également de contact le jour J. Nous organiserons d’autres randonnées prochainement. Au plaisir de marcher ensemble ! 👉 Toutes les infos & inscription OBLIGATOIRE (simple et rapide, sans compte supplémentaire) : https://www.billetweb.fr/randonnee-a-travers-paris-de-porte-dauphine-a-porte-doree Nous organisons de nombreuses sorties conviviales (gratuite ou à petit prix), idéale pour se rencontrer, échanger et profiter ensemble😊 \-\-\- 👉 **Nos prochains grands événements ENJOY! Paris (inscris-toi pour soutenir notre association):** **21/03/26:** [🍀🍺 SOIRÉE ST-PATRICK’S – ENJOY! PARIS 🍺🍀](https://www.enjoyparis.org/d-tails-et-inscription/soiree-st-patricks-enjoy-paris) **11/04/26:** [🐣🍫 SOIRÉE DE PÂQUES – ENJOY! PARIS 🍫🐣](https://www.enjoyparis.org/d-tails-et-inscription/soiree-de-paques-enjoy-paris) Ces sorties font parties des activités proposées par **ENJOY! Paris**, une communauté associative qui aime créer des moments sympas et accessibles à tous : 🌍 [https://www.enjoyparis.org/](https://www.enjoyparis.org/) 📲 Pour ne rien rater des prochaines sorties, tu peux aussi rejoindre notre groupe WhatsApp ou télécharger l’appli ENJOY! Paris (Android) : Groupe WhatsApp: 👉 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/H7Q0Uo0U2lc2sp8cfR6gz7](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H7Q0Uo0U2lc2sp8cfR6gz7) App ENJOY! Paris (Android): 👉 [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.enjoyparissortiesamicales.app&pcampaignid=web_share](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.enjoyparissortiesamicales.app&pcampaignid=web_share) 👉 **N’hésite pas à t’inscrire et à nous rejoindre !** Au plaisir de partager ce moment avec toi 👋

**Groupe PEM whatsapp 0683208657** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gzyefv4Ev2bKE1JY3DExIN](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gzyefv4Ev2bKE1JY3DExIN) (pour recevoir le programme de la semaine et avoir la localisation du groupe) 3 500 abonné(e)s **Randonnée :** **(10 / 12 km (+10 %))** **Price / prix : 10 euros** **(Tarif 18/25 ans de 5 euros sur justificatif)** Le règlement pourra se faire sur place en espèce Rendez-vous à 13h30 à la sortie 3 (André Maurois) du métro Porte Maillot (ligne 1). Phone : 0683208657 Arrivée : métro Pont de Neuilly (ligne 1) 13h30 / 16h30 environ **Passage par :** * Le Parc de Bagatelle * ... * Comme toujours en fin de parcours nous irons prendre un verre * **Les événements que vous pouvez déjà réserver et payer en ligne :** [https://www.billetweb.fr/pro/pem](https://www.billetweb.fr/pro/pem) **Abonnements mensuel et annuel** à la date d'achat, qui revient à 25 euros par mois (que 5 abonnements en ligne) pour l'abonnement annuel et 42 euros par mois pour l'abonnement mensuel (que 10 abonnements en ligne) : [https://www.billetweb.fr/pro/pem](https://www.billetweb.fr/pro/pem) Transport gratuit si vous avez un passe navigo / free transport with a pass navigo **Aujourd'hui Rythme Niveau 4 : entre 4,8 et 5,2 km heure minimum \*\*.** Niveau 1 + de 6,2 km heure (Power Hike / Commando...) Niveau 2 : 5,7 km / 6,1 km heure (Rapide, pratiquement aucun arrêt du début à la fin) Niveau 3 : 5,2 km / 5,6 km heure (Soutenue, pratiquement aucun arrêt du début à la fin) **Niveau 4 : 4,8 km / 5,2 km heure (Moyen +)** Niveau 5 : 4,5km / 4,9 km heure (Moyen -) Niveau 6 : 3,9 km / 4,4 km heure (intermédiaire) Niveau 7 : Autour de 3,5 km heure (cool) Niveau 8 : Sous 3,5 km heure (méga cool) **Le concept :** PEM axe + ses sorties sur les lieux insolites, les découvertes, la nature et le sport sur Paris et l'île de France. PEM organise pas de promenades ou de randonnées dans le style des conférenciers, ils sont assez nombreux sur Paris, ils sont très bons dans leur domaine et leurs tarifs, les durées de leurs événements et leurs vitesses de marche ne sont pas les mêmes que nous. Si possible à chaque fin de parcours nous allons prendre un verre. Vous aurez pas au cours d'une promenade ou d'une randonnée une conférence sur 'histoire de France" ou sur "l'histoire d'un quartier". Un guide papier avec l'historique du parcours vous seras donné en début de sortie. Le but premier c'est de discuter et d'échanger avec des personnes dans le groupe qui viennent de tous les univers et d'un peu partout dans le monde tout en découvrant une exposition cachée, un bar insolite, une pâtisserie qui sort de l'ordinaire, un trompe l'oeil, des enseignes classées, un musée inhabituel, des graffitis pratiquement illisibles, un marché improbable, une forêt, une ferme... :-) Nous sommes un groupe atypique. Au plaisir de vous voir lors d'un prochain événement :-) Pour recevoir le programme de la semaine vous pouvez aussi nous rejoindre sur le **Groupe PEM Telegram**[masked] : https://t.me/+S4tmmrfjwkYZzjOl Sur le **Groupe PEM Signal** : https://signal.group/#CjQKIJ0hU-el8dg9MS6z7WMSOJ746G68Kkc_tqc7orwMRHPLEhD3HbTMv2mCvbcWvSi808mC Sur le **Groupe PEM Viber** : https://invite.viber.com/?g=K3Z3oJaCmVEOWcAMXKNPqmGrkPmPIOtP Sur notre **Page PEM Tiktok :** [https://www.tiktok.com/@pemmeetup?_t=ZN-8wnGbPukIRK&_r=1](https://www.tiktok.com/@pemmeetup?_t=ZN-8wnGbPukIRK&_r=1) Sur la **Page** **Instagram PEM** pour voir les photos et les vidéos des événements passés : https://www.instagram.com/pariseventsmeetup/?hl=fr Sur la **Page PEM Facebook :** https://www.facebook.com/share/19BBkme8K4/ Sur notre média culturel "**Evénements** **Paris Ile de France**" [https://www.facebook.com/groups/623810244672702/?source_id=502794083233420](https://www.facebook.com/groups/623810244672702/?source_id=502794083233420) pour voir nos annonces et celles de d'autres organisateurs / organisatrices 37 000 membres **"La Plateforme PEM 2026"** : https://linktr.ee/ParisEventsMeetup A bientôt :-)

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **This is a curated, small-group meetup make new friends in Paris.** Each meetup brings together 4–6 like-minded people for casual conversations over coffee. We use the Groupvibe platform to organize and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com](https://groupvibe.com) Once you register, and **buy a ticket or become a Groupvibe member**, we’ll share the exact location and match you with your group. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier \* Matching helps avoid awkward dynamics **Note:** RSVPs here on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. This meetup is organized by **Groupvibe**, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.

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, though mainly intermediate players and below.** **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.

Salut à tous 👋 Je vous propose de marcher en Seine-et-Marne entre Ozoir-la-Ferrière et Tournan. On traversera la Forêt domaniale d'Armainvilliers et le village de Favières. Le **départ** aura lieu de la gare **D'Ozoir-la-Ferrière** (RER E) à **10h10** **L'arrivée** sera à la gare de la **Tournan** (RER E) à **15h** environ. Nous marcherons sur une distance de 17 km environ. En espérant vous y voir nombreux 😉 David

Hey toi ! Viens profiter d’un moment unique de remise en forme et de détente avec sauna, hammam et jacuzzi. L’alternance de chaleur sèche, vapeur et bain bouillonnant est idéale pour recharger tes batteries et te relaxer en profondeur avant de commencer une nouvelle semaine. On se retrouve en petit groupe, pour partager un moment de bien-être. L’activité est dans l’espace VIP à l’étage de la piscine. Le plus sympa est de partir ensemble en vélib du métro porte de Saint Cloud pour rejoindre la piscine, on en parle sur chat comme indiqué ici … Accorde-toi un vrai moment de détente, sans te ruiner, grâce à notre tarif préférentiel à seulement 15€. **Infos pratiques :** 🕖 Horaire : à partir de 15h ℹ️ Déroulement de l'événement et question en commentaire sur l’app gratuite socializus ⚠️maillot de bain et bonnet de bain homologué pour la piscine 📲 WhatsApp (infos & rappels jour J) : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE) **Comment participer :** Télécharger l’app gratuite Socializus pour avoir la carte détaillé, le point de rendez-vous et les message de groupe : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) **Nos réseau sociaux :** 🔹 Meetup – [https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/) 🔹 WhatsApp (infos & rappels jour J) 📲 WhatsApp (info & day-of reminders): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE) (Active “Tout recevoir” pour ne rien manquer !) 🔹Groupe Facebook – [https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris) 🔹Page Facebook – Photos, souvenirs et actus : [https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris) 🔹 Socializus : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) **🔹 Deviens Orga : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm)** Nous sommes une association à but non lucratif, nous partageons une réduction sur le tarif. ✦✦ Les changements de dernière minute peuvent arriver, mais tout est mis à jour via l’app Socializus. Inscris-toi seulement si tu es sûr·e de venir, on compte sur toi ! 😊 📸 / 🎥 En participant à notre activité, vous acceptez d'être photographié et / ou filmé. Les photos et vidéos seront partagées sur nos réseaux sociaux et pourront être utilisées à des fins commerciales. Vous pouvez également publier vos propres photos avec le #socializus .................................................. ........................ 🕑 Merci de respecter les horaires. .................................................. ......................... A bientôt La team meetup

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The Unity of Columbus Resource Group for the Homeless is seeking compassionate volunteers who would like to help serve and uplift members of our homeless community. This group is dedicated to sharing kindness, resources, and support with individuals who may be experiencing difficult circumstances. Anyone with a heart for service is welcome to join us as we work together to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Community members are also invited to contribute by bringing helpful items for those in need. Donations of items can be contributed at the meeting and will be distributed to assist members of the homeless community. Please consider joining us and sharing this opportunity with friends, family, or associates who may also wish to help. Learn more about Unity of Columbus at www.unityofcolumbus.org or call (614) 267-8896. Together we can extend compassion, dignity, and support to our community. 💛

**History** [Slate Run Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/slate-run/), located south of Canal Winchester in Pickaway County, has roots tracing back to the early planning efforts of the Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Park District. In 1963, Metro Parks officials identified the land along Slate Run as having strong potential for a large metropolitan park due to its expansive acreage, diverse habitats, and natural features like the stream that gave the area its name. The largest stream in the vicinity, Slate Run, flows south to northwest through a ridge, providing a logical basis for the park's designation. Between 1964 and 1968, Metro Parks acquired approximately 1,662 acres through multiple parcels, including a key 212-acre farmstead that had been continuously operated since 1805. This acquisition phase positioned Slate Run as a future major addition to the system, following the openings of other parks like Sharon Woods in 1968 and Highbanks in 1973. The park officially opened to the public in 1981, marking it as the sixth Metro Park in the district and, at the time, the largest with its substantial land holdings. From the outset, Metro Parks envisioned incorporating a living historical farm to educate visitors about 19th-century Ohio agriculture. The focal 212-acre parcel, purchased from the White family heirs in 1964, included historic structures that made it ideal for this purpose. The park's development preserved natural areas such as grasslands, wetlands, meadows, and forests while integrating interpretive elements. Upon opening, Slate Run quickly became a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Central to the park's identity is the Slate Run Living Historical Farm, which interprets life on a typical Ohio farm in the 1880s. The gothic revival farmhouse on the site was constructed in 1856 by owner Isaac Fridley and later restored by Metro Parks for historical accuracy. Visitors can explore interiors like the living room, parlor, and kitchen, where interpreters demonstrate period activities. The multi-bay barn, built in 1881 by Samuel Oman (the fourth owner), was meticulously restored with help from Amish carpenters. Heirloom animals such as Percheron horses, pigs, geese, and turkeys inhabit the farm, enhancing the immersive experience. The historical farmstead reflects a long lineage of ownership and agricultural use dating back to the early 19th century. Continuous farming on the land since 1805 made the site authentic for recreating late-19th-century practices, including grain harvesting and animal husbandry. Metro Parks focused on authenticity by restoring original buildings and introducing period-appropriate methods, such as horse-powered threshing machines from the late 1880s. The farm operates with volunteers and staff in period attire to portray daily rural life. This educational component has drawn school groups and families for decades. Today, Slate Run Metro Park spans about 1,705 acres and attracts roughly 250,000 visitors annually for its blend of natural preservation and historical interpretation. The park maintains diverse habitats supporting wildlife like nesting sandhill cranes and reintroduced northern bobwhite quail. Trails and open spaces offer opportunities for hiking and observation amid the preserved landscapes. The Living Historical Farm remains a crown jewel, continuing to teach about Ohio's agricultural heritage. Ongoing programs and restorations ensure the site's relevance for future generations. **Map of the Park** Here is a [map of Slate Run](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SLR-parkmap@2x.gif). **Summary** For this event, we will hike the Five Oaks, Sugar Maple, Covered Bridge, Shagbark, and Lake Trails. This will be around 4.5 to 5 miles. While Slate Run is moderately strenuous in a few places, it's generally a good place to hike and doesn't seem to wear people out. Some spots on the hike are unshaded, though, so be prepared for the possibility of some sun. I find Slate Run to be very underappreciated for the quality of its hiking. **Where We'll Meet** We'll meet at the [Shady Grove Picnic Area](https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B045'30.1%22N+82%C2%B050'13.2%22W/@39.758347,-82.83701,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d39.758347!4d-82.83701?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). You can use the map pin I've provided here; it's accurate. There's a latrine at Shady Grove, but there is no running water (no water fountains). We will pass a water fountain when we get to the Buzzard's Roost Picnic Area, although I can't guarantee this fountain won't be off for the winter. I'd recommend bringing some water just in case, at least for after the hike. I'd also recommend [hiking shoes](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D972KN3W) for this park. **After the Hike** Once we're finished at Slate Run, we'll head over to [Loose Rail Brewing](https://looserailbrewing.com/) for [drinks](https://looserailbrewing.com/canal-winchester-canal-winchester-loose-rail-brewing-drink-menu) and [food](https://looserailbrewing.com/canal-winchester-canal-winchester-loose-rail-brewing-food-menu). The brewery's actual address is [37 W Waterloo St, Canal Winchester, OH 43110](https://www.google.com/maps/place/37+W+Waterloo+St,+Canal+Winchester,+OH+43110/@39.8432511,-82.8071032,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88387be3ac496d83:0x23e8ee9d9391dd6b!8m2!3d39.8432511!4d-82.8071032!16s%2Fg%2F11cp8n8x1j?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D), and it's about 10-12 minutes from Slate Run. We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.

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