# Pickerington Ponds Metro Park Autumn Waterfowl & Wetland Stroll > Event for families in the Columbus area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Tue, Nov 24 · 10:00 AM - Where: Pickerington Ponds Metro Park, 7680 Wright Rd, Canal Winchester, OH 43110 - Ages: All ages (Flat gravel and paved paths, wetland viewing decks, and wildlife spotting) - Price: Free admission and parking - Organizer: Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks - Official page: https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/pickerington-ponds/ - 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/pickerington-ponds-metro-park-autumn-waterfowl-and-wetland-stroll--listing-04782569d70d5a2708ff34e5 ## About Designated as a premier Audubon Important Bird Area and State Nature Preserve, Pickerington Ponds Metro Park encompasses 1,600 acres of seasonal wetlands, open marshland, and regenerating meadows. Late November is prime time for migratory waterfowl viewing, with thousands of mallards, teals, ring-necked ducks, and majestic sandhill cranes pausing at the ponds. Families can traverse flat, easy walking paths connecting the Glacier Knoll picnic area to the Wood Duck wetland observation platform. Fixed spotting scopes along the boardwalk allow youngsters to view birds nesting on marsh mounds without disturbing wildlife. The connecting Blacklick Creek Greenway Trail provides a paved corridor where children can ride bicycles and wagons across scenic wetland bridges beneath crisp autumn skies. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: The Blacklick Creek Greenway is fully paved; pond spur trails and observation decks are crushed limestone and wide timber boardwalks. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Covered picnic pavilions at Glacier Knoll and Burning Lake areas offer clean restrooms, picnic tables, and sheltered resting spots. • Age Suitability: All ages; perfect for young budding birders, wildlife enthusiasts, and families seeking a relaxed, scenic Thanksgiving walk. • Sensory Tips: Peaceful, open wetland expanses with natural rustling reeds and duck chatter; minimal noise and very low foot-traffic density on weekdays. ## Similar picks in Columbus - [Blendon Woods Metro Park Autumn Turkey Habitat Walk & Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/blendon-woods-metro-park-autumn-turkey-habitat-walk-and-nature-center--listing-da9632ea7e387fd3727dbb18) — Wed, Nov 25 · 10:00 AM · Blendon Woods Metro Park, Westerville · All ages · Free · checked Nov 7. 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