April 8 Eclipse Park Closures
Gilmore MetroPark, Salamander Run MetroPark, Forest Run MetroPark, Line Hill Mound MetorPark and the Voice of America MetroPark Athletic Complex and Wiggly Field Dog Park will be closed on April 8. For more information, visit https://www.yourmetroparks.net/recreation/eclipse-2024
Timberman Ridge
Part of Forest Run MetroPark
Kestrel Shelter
- The shelter located at 1976 Timberman Road is equipped with electrical outlets, picnic tables and a grill and can accommodate groups of approximately 50 people.
- A paved parking area is near the shelter with paved walkways from the parking lot to the shelter and the 1.3 mile paved trail.
- A playground is located next to the shelter.
- A water fountain near the shelter is available seasonally.
- Restroom facilities nearby consist of 2 portable toilets, one handicapped accessible.
General Information:
- When reserved, there will be a “Reserved” sign on the shelter indicating that the shelter has been reserved for the day.
- Shelter reservations are daily from 8am to dusk.
- Upon departure, please leave shelter clean and all garbage placed in containers provided. (Visitors may want to bring extra trash bags.)
- Fishing is permitted with a valid Ohio Fishing License and all ponds are catch and release.
- All vehicles must park in designated parking spaces.
- Dogs are allowed, but must be kept on a leash, no longer than 6’ in length. Please clean up after your pet.
- No Alcoholic beverages are permitted in the park.
- Trail maps can be found on the website by selecting MetroParks – Forest Run MetroPark - Timberman Ridge.
- Use of firearms and fireworks is strictly prohibited in all areas of the park.
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Metropark Alerts
Seasonal Trails and Facilities Closures
The following trails and facilities are closed seasonally November 15-April 14:
-The equestrian trails at the Sebald Park Area of Elk Creek MetroPark
-The Timberhill Campground at Rentschler Forest MetroPark (the Timberhill trailhead of the Great Miami River Trail, parking lot and hiking trails will remain open)
-The Pioneer Church Area of Indian Creek MetroPark
Cardinal Trail Closure-Rentschler Forest MetroPark
The Cardinal Trail at Rentschler Forest MetroPark is closed due to nearby construction. This alert will be removed from the website once the trail has reopened.
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