UPDATED HIGH WATER WARNING - Park Closures at Various MetroParks Locations - Monday, March 23, 2020
The GMRT has now been reopened from the River Center (120 South Carmody Boulevard) going north. The alternate route is still in effect for the section under the bridge. The GMRT going south all the way to the Trenton Trailhead (50 Oxford Sate Road., Middletown, OH 45044) remains closed at this point due to flooding. MetroParks will remove this closure notice once flooding has subsided and cleanup efforts are complete.
Woodsdale Regional Park Area of Chrisholm MetroPark (1917 Woodsdale Road, Trenton OH 45067) has been closed due to flooding. MetroParks will remove this closure notice once flooding has subsided and cleanup efforts are complete.
Antenen Preserve Area of Four Mile Creek MetroPark (2385 Treiber Road, Hamilton OH 45011) has been closed due to flooding. MetroParks will remove this closure notice once flooding has subsided and cleanup efforts are complete.
As a general safety precaution, always stay away from high water and flooded areas. Water that may appear still on the surface can still have currents below that can be dangerous.
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:
Gregory T. Amend - President
Daryl Nelson - Vice President
Cynamon Trokhan - 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
- March 19, 2020 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- February 20, 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
3/9/2020 - Section of Great Miami River Trail Closed
The Great Miami River Trail has been closed from the River Center located at 120 South Carmody Boulevard, Middletown, OH 45044 to the Trenton Trailhead located at 50 Oxford State Road, Middletown OH 45044 due to sewage system construction. MetroParks will share once construction & cleanup efforts are complete and the trail has re-opened.
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.
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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