The fourth in a series of five mini-festivals highlighting new or lesser known locations in the Metroparks will be at the Providence Dam in Providence Metropark Saturday, August 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy food and family activities with a scenic view of the roller dam that stretches across the broad river.

The area has an historical WPA shelter and is connected by the Towpath to the Canal Experience, which includes The Volunteer canal boat, the Isaac Ludwig Mill and the Heritage Center.

The Hidden Gems series is an invitation to families to visit parks or park areas they may not be familiar with. Entertainment, food trucks and activities will be a part of each event. Metroparks staff will be on hand to talk about programs, activities and facilities available at that location.

One more Hidden Gems day this season:

Blue Creek Metropark, October 8
7825 Shadel Road, Whitehouse, Ohio 43571
A quarry pond, native seed nursery, Nature’s Nursery wildlife rehabilitation center and old farm features are just some of the amenities in this unique Metropark