# Glacier Ridge Metro Park Wind Turbine Trail & Obstacle Course > Event for families in the Columbus area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM - Where: Glacier Ridge Metro Park, 9801 Hyland-Croy Rd, Plain City, OH 43064 - Ages: All ages (Paved paths, 25-foot observation tower, and 3-acre outdoor obstacle course) - Price: Free admission and parking - Organizer: Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks - Official page: https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/glacier-ridge/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/glacier-ridge-metro-park-wind-turbine-trail-and-obstacle-course--listing-f4120e7eb4afb272789c94b0 ## About Named for the terminal moraine left by receding glaciers thousands of years ago, Glacier Ridge Metro Park spans 1,037 acres of reclaimed farmland in northwestern Franklin County. The park's standout feature is its massive operational wind turbine that powers park facilities, sparking children's curiosity about clean energy. Active families flock to the park's innovative 3-acre Challenge Course, featuring ninja-style obstacles, cargo nets, balancing logs, and climbing walls where energetic kids and parents can burn off holiday calories. Paved multi-use trails loop across golden prairie fields, leading to a 25-foot wooden observation tower equipped with binoculars overlooking wetland bird refuges. An all-weather playground and covered picnic pavilions complete this action-packed outdoor destination. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Wide, smoothly paved multi-purpose trails make exploring with strollers, scooters, or bicycles completely effortless. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Shelter buildings near the main parking lot and playground provide heated modern restrooms with baby-changing facilities and picnic tables. • Age Suitability: All ages; the obstacle course challenges energetic elementary kids and teens, while the playground and paved loop cater to little ones. • Sensory Tips: Wide open prairie sky with sweeping vistas; obstacle area features playful physical action, while the observation tower offers quiet wildlife contemplation. ## Similar picks in Columbus - [Create a Gingerbread House at Franklin Park Conservatory](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/create-a-gingerbread-house-at-franklin-park-conservatory--listing-cdde7addd661d1d40b004445) — Fri, Nov 27 · 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens · From $10 · checked Oct 24. 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