Great Miami River Trail Closed Due to High Water - January 24, 2019
The Great Miami River Trail (GMRT) is closed due to high water from the River Center (120 South Carmody Boulevard, Middletown, OH 45044) to the Trenton Trailhead (50 Oxford State Road, Middletown OH 45044) due to high water on the trail.
Additionally, the GMRT is also been closed from the River Center (120 South Carmody Boulevard, Middletown OH 45044) to Columbia Trailhead (26 N. Carmody Boulevard, Middletown OH 45044) due to high water. The alternate route going north of the River Center to the Columbia Trailhead is open. Use of the alternative route requires crossing SR 122 at street level. Use great caution while doing so.
Re-opening of the trail will occur once the water has receded and cleanup efforts are completed.
Board of Park Commissioners
MetroParks of Butler County is a separate political subdivision of the state of Ohio. The Park District is governed by MetroParks Board of Park Commissioners, composed of three citizens who serve three-year terms without compensation. Board members are appointed by the presiding Judge of the Probate Court of Butler County. The current Board of Park Commissioners are:
Cynamon Trokhan - President
Gregory T. Amend - Vice President
Daryl Nelson - Member
In Photo Below Left to Right:
Nelson, Trokhan, Amend
Past Park Commissioners
- Gilbert E. Condo, June 1955-December 1968
- Charles W. Denny, Jr., June 1955-December 1957
- Earl H. Thompson, June 1955-December 1958
- William K. Robinson, January 1958-December 1969
- Earnest A. Hively, January 1959-December 1961
- M. David Urmston, January 1962-December 1964
- Joseph P. Wespiser, III, January 1965-December 1972
- George C. Cummins, January 1969-October 1979
- John C. Dillon, January 1970-December 1975
- Raymond D. Bourne, January 1973-June 1979
- Bruce L. Peters, Jr, January 1976-December 1978
- Robert E. Hagan, January 1979-December 1983
- James A. Wespiser, July 1979-December 1988
- David R. Eichel, November 1979-December 1986
- William E. Rathman, January 1984-December 1989
- Willis H. Harbaum, January 1987-December 1999
- Carol F. Shrider, January 1988-December 1991
- Leonard L. Robinson, January 1990-December 1992
- Linda Sue Amend, January 1992-December 1997
- Richard Slagle, January 1993-December 1995
- Stanley D. Rullman, January 1996-December 2001
- John M. O'Neill, January 2002-July 2006
- Jacqueline R. Parrish, January 2000-July 2008
- Kathleen L. Klink, August 2008-January 2010
- Edward L. Dwyer, September 2006-June 2018
Current Board of Park Commissioners
- Gregory T. Amend, January 1998-
- Cynamon T. Trokhan, February 2010-
- Daryl Nelson, June 2018-
Board of Park Commissioners
Current Agenda & Meeting Minutes
- January 29, 2020 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- November 22, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- October 17, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- September 6, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- August 15, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- June 20, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- May 17, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- April 18, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- April 8, 2019 Special Board Meeting Minutes
- March 21, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- February 21, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- January 24, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- December 13, 2018 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- November 13, 2018 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- October 18, 2018 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- September 20, 2018 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- August 23, 2018 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- July 19, 2018 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- June 22, 2018 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- May 15, 2018 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- April 17, 2018 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- March 20, 2018 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- February 20, 2018 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- January 23, 2018 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- December 12, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- November 21, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- October 20, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- September 19, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- September 13, 2017 Special Board Meeting Minutes
- August 15, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- July 18, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- June 23, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- May 9, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- April 18, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- April 6, 2017 Special Board Meeting Minutes
- March 21, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- February 21, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- January 24, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- January 12, 2017 Special Board Meeting Minutes
- December 19, 2016 Special Board Meeting Minutes
- December 13, 2016 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Metropark Alerts
Fishing Dock at Voice of America MetroPark NOW OPEN after Dock Renovations - Tuesday, January 14, 2020
The fishing dock at Voice of America MetroPark is now ready for use after renovations made possible by The Community Foundation of West Chester/ Liberty and the fund held there created by the family of Mark A. Valentine in his memory. Those who also enjoy fishing at VOA, like Mark did, will appreciate the improvements the renovations will bring to this popular amenity. Mark's family has also funded an annual Fishing with a Ranger program in Mark's memory. Check MetroParks Programs & Events calendar as summer approaches for the date of this program in 2020.
Winter Fun and Seasonal Facility Closures
Check out the "NEWS" section of our website to discover just a few of the ways that you can enjoy MetroParks during the Winter months. Before you head out for a day of FUN in the parks, also see a listing of routine seasonal facility closures. Closure dates and Spring 2020 re-opening dates can be found here.
The City of Middletown Begins Repairs on the Great Miami River Trail Today - October 17, 2019 today
The City of Middletown will begin pavement repairs on sections of the Great Miami River Trail (GMRT) today. The repair work may cause intermittent closures of these sections over the next couple of weeks. As you plan your next walking, biking, or running trip on the GMRT , please look to MetroParks website to find daily updates regarding the specific areas that are closed.
Elk Creek MetroPark - Sebald Park Area and Meadow Ridge Area Will Have Daily Closures for MetroParks Controlled Bow Hunting Program
Before heading out to Elk Creek MetroPark for a visit to the Sebald Park Area or the Meadow Ridge Area, please note that the parks will be closed to the public between the hours of 8 am until noon each day during 2019-2020 hunting season. As a part of the park system’s Wildlife Management Program a controlled Bow Hunting program will be held during these hours to control the over population of white-tailed deer in these areas. After noon each day the park will be OPEN & READY for YOU!
MetroParks appreciates your patience during this time. Hunting Season is from September 28, 2019 – February 2, 2020.
2/26/19 CLOSED - Stander Preserve
Stander Preserve in Reily Township is closed and shall remain closed until further notice. Please, visit the "NEWS" section for more information regarding this closure.
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