Dublin Parks Full of Life in Winter
Winter activities in Dublin's parks include more than ice skating and sledding. Consider a brisk winter walk through a park along the Scioto River where you might be lucky enough to see a Hooded Merganser.
Scenes along the Scioto River
Bald Eagles are most often seen along the Scioto River when the water is frozen north of the O'Shaughnessy Dam. Adult eagles are completely brown with only a white head and tail. Juvenile eagles are entirely brown. Bald Eagles are the largest birds flying in Dublin's winter skies with wing spans of 7-8 feet. Open waters south of the dam provide protection and food for ducks such as Hooded Mergansers, Common Goldeneyes and Buffleheads. Great Blue Heron are also common as they too are attracted to open water.
Dublin Springs (18) , Kiwanis Riverway Park (32), Scioto Park (42), Donegal Cliffs Park (17) and Amberleigh Park (2) offer unique glimpses of Ohio wildlife and are excellent examples of the importance of preserving natural habitats in our communities.
Sledding
The sledding hill is open today - Saturday, Jan. 21
Weather permitting, Dublin's sledding hill is available from 7:30 a.m. to dusk at Scioto Park (42), 7377 Riverside Dr. Safety regulations are posted at the park, and restrooms are available. Parents should supervise small children and adults are encouraged to hop on a sled and enjoy the ride themselves!
Ice Skating
The ice skating rink is closed today - Sunday, Jan. 22
When temperatures dip below freezing for several days in a row, the City opens the ice skating rink at the Coffman Park Pavilion (13), Coffman Park Dr.
When weather permits, the rink is open:
- Weekdays: 3 to 8:30 p.m.
- Weekends: 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
If there is no school, the rink is open from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Skate rentals are not available, but fireplaces are kept stoked in the pavilion for warmth. Hockey is not permitted. Signs posted along Coffman Park Dr. inform residents when the rink is open. Ice skating is not permitted on Dublin ponds and lakes.
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