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Our Vision is to create a world-class network of trails easily accessible to every central Ohioan.

The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) is a voluntary association of cities, villages, townships, counties, and regional organizations serving Central Ohio. MORPC takes pride in bringing communities of all sizes and interests together to share on best practices and plan for our growing region. The Central Ohio Greenways (COG) Board, managed by MORPC, is a collaboration of public, private, and non-profit partners.

05/12/2026

Don’t have a bike? No problem.
Columbus bike co-ops have your back with affordable
bikes, repairs, and support to help you get rolling.
Check out local spots like Third Hand Bicycle Co-op,
Franklinton Cycle Works, and Bikes for All People.

Check out their pages below for more info!

Franklinton Cycle Works Bikes for All People

This is a correction to our previous post.

05/08/2026

May 9th is Migratory Bird Day! 🐦👀 The theme for World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) 2026, “Every Bird Counts – Your Observation Matter” highlights the role of public participation in collecting data on migratory bird populations and their habitats and factors that impact their populations and contribute to our knowledge about how to protect them.

To celebrate and learn more in Central Ohio, join us at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center for their World Migratory Bird Day Center Exploration event from 10 AM - 3 PM on May 9th! This event is completely FREE, just register here: https://www.audubon.org/grange

For other events and more information, visit www.migratorybirdday.org/

05/05/2026

‼️Trail Alert‼️ We are hearing from our partners at ODOT: Wednesday and Thursday, May 6th and 7th, the Olentangy Trail at Tuttle Park will close to remove a hazard tree. A detour will be established connecting to the Hudson Loop trail, sending southbound traffic on to the Hudson loop and take them along the temporary trail in front of Tuttle Park pool and back to the Olentangy Trail just south of the pool. The route will re-open as soon as the tree and debris is removed.

05/04/2026

May is National Bike Month and Friday, May 15th, is Bike to Work Day! 🚲
Don't go into the office or work that day? No problem! All week May 11 - May 17 is Bike to Work Week.

It's natural to have some concerns about commuting by bike, especially for beginners. The League of American Bicyclists offers some solutions to common concerns. Visit the League of American Bicyclists’ website to watch bicycling education videos with some tips that will help make your next bike commute safe and feasible: bikeleague.org/ridesmartvideos

Check out the Central Ohio Greenways and the Columbus Metro Bike Map to plan your route to work: https://www.morpc.org/tool-resource/columbus-metro-bike-map/

05/01/2026

Wednesday, May 6th is Bike to School Day! 🚲🏫 Did you know the Partnership for a Walkable America founded Walk to School Day in the United States in 1997 and began with events in two cities: Chicago and Los Angeles?

Check out the registered walk, bike, and roll events near you! Don't see your school on the list? Register your event, plan your own, or just learn more here: https://www.walkbiketoschool.org/

04/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who made Celebrate Trails Day such an amazing event this year! We received a lot of feedback on the draft regional cycling guides, talked all thing e-bike, and got to engage with so many of our regional partners! 🚲🌎

And a special thank you to Green Columbus for letting us be a part of their Earth Day event each year! 🌱

04/23/2026

Here is an update to the list of gallery walk locations where you can view the draft Cycling Guide maps in person! Make sure to double check the dates, check out the maps, and fill out the survey!

For more information on the different maps, please refer to our previous post.

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! 🌎 This year's theme is Our Power, Our Planet. This theme reflects a fundamental truth: environmental progress doesn’t depend on any single administration, election or person. It’s sustained by daily actions of communities, educators, workers, and families protecting where they live and work.

Learn more at www.earthday.org/ or visit the Earth Day page at EarthDay.org

04/21/2026

Central Ohio’s biking and trail system has grown significantly over the last decade, and we’re creating a new Central Ohio Cycling Guide to help people get around the region by bike. Our MORPC team and our consultant team at Designing Local and Alta Planning have been working hard to bring you a draft of our latest trail and bike maps. Today, we’re excited to share these draft maps and invite you to share your feedback with us using this link: https://us.maptionnaire.com/pcentralohiobicyclingguide

🚲 The 15‑County Central Ohio Greenways Trail Map shows how trails connect across the region and highlights longer‑distance rides for exploring Central Ohio.
🚲 The Columbus Metro Bike Map zooms in on urban biking, showing trails, bikeways, and roadway comfort levels to help people choose routes that feel safe and comfortable.

Take a look and tell us what works, what’s missing, and how we can improve before we print our new map brochures, which will be available for FREE at select locations across the region.

Want to see the maps in person? Join us at Celebrate Trails Day on April 26 at Scioto Audubon Metro Park. You can also view the maps at other locations listed and we'll be updating this list throughout the week!

04/01/2026

Central Ohio Greenways Announcement📣: After careful consideration, we’re asking all trail users to help by teaching squirrels the rules of trail etiquette.

April Fools! Thanks for sharing the path with everyone out there, wildlife included 🐿️💚

03/30/2026

Happy National Take a Walk in the Park Day! Grab a friend, lace up, and enjoy a peaceful moment outdoors.

Whether it’s a neighborhood stroll or a long stretch of Greenway, every step is good for the mind and body. 🌿

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