Germantown MetroPark

Germantown MetroPark is a sprawling 1,655-acre natural area offering an unforgettable experience for nature lovers.

The park delights with more than 15 miles of scenic trails of varying difficulty levels and a spectacular viewpoint with a 500-foot footbridge.

The site is famous for its fossil collecting opportunities in designated areas and fishing in Twin Creek, where you can catch perch, crappie and bass.

Canoeing is available for the adventurous, while cross-country skiing and tobogganing are available in winter. Recognized by the National Audubon Society as an Important Bird Area, the park is a wildlife watcher's paradise.