Temporary Trail Closures at Gilmore MetroPark beginning 9/24/2020
Temporary trail closures will take place at Gilmore MetroPark beginning 9/24/2020. The work being done will last about a week. Certain segments of trail will need to be closed for no more than 3 days per section. Please see NEWS section for a map for the affected sections of trail.
Motor Vehicle Permits
All vehicles entering any MetroPark of Butler County are required to display a valid Motor Vehicle Permit (MVP.) Permits are FREE for Butler County residents. Non-Butler County residents can purchase a $10 annual permit, which is valid January 1st through December 31st of each year, or a $5 daily permit.
Butler County Residents:
- MVPs are available at no cost to Butler County Residents.
- For your convenience, resident MVPs are valid for two years with the current permit expiring December 31, 2020.
- Residents must be 16 years of age, provide proof of residency, and fill out a short form
Locations to Obtain a Resident MVP
Proof of Residency:
Accepted documents for proof of residency are a valid Driver's License, State ID, Vehicle Registration, License Plate, or utility bill with address of record located in Butler County.
Non-Butler County Residents:
Non-Butler County residents can access all parks and support MetroParks of Butler County by purchasing a $10 annual permit or a $5 daily permit.
Ways Non-Butler County Residents Can Obtain an MVP:
- $5 Daily Permits can be purchased at the park.
- US Residents can purchase an annual permit online
Purchase an Annual Non-Resident MVP
- International Residents can purchase an annual permit by calling the MetroParks' Administrative office at 513.867.5835 Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST.
- Permits purchased on-line or over the phone will be mailed to the customer's address. The emailed receipt along with an I.D. can be used for admittance to MetroParks until the mailed permit is received.
- MVPs can also be purchased during normal business hours at the MetroParks' Administrative office located at 2051 Timberman Road in Hamilton and the Voice of America MetroParks' Welcome Center (or seasonally at the VOA Wheelhouse) located at 7850 VOA Park Drive in West Chester.
- Additionally, MVPs can be purchased at park programs from park rangers, programming staff or from Information Booths, when staffed, at the entrances of Elk Creek MetroPark Sebald Park Area, Voice of America MetroPark and Rentschler Forest MetroPark.
- When attending athletic events at Voice of America MetroPark, weekend passes can be exchanged in person for an annual permit (valid for the same year) at the VOA Welcome Center.
- Motor Vehicle Permits are non-refundable.
Find answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
Metropark Alerts
Great Miami River Trail Closed from Trenton (50 )Oxford State Road to The River Center (120 Carmody Blvd)
The GMRT will be closed from the Trenton Trail Head (50 Oxford State Road) to the River Center (120 South Carmody Boulevard) starting today, September 21 through Wednesday September 23 for continued maintenance being completed by Middletown Public Works. Thank you for your patience as this work is conducted.
How to Access the River Center & Great Miami River Trail in Middletown during Carmody Blvd. Closure
Due to road work, through traffic on Carmody Blvd. is closed from the 122 bridge to the intersection at S. Main Street. Access to The River Center and Great Miami River Trail remains available on from Carmody via Rt. 122. Access to The River Center via S. Main Street is not available during the duration of the road work. The closure is for 4-6 weeks. MetroParks appreciates your patience during this period of time.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF FUTURE VOA MUSEUM WALKWAY AREA AT VOICE OF AMERICA ATHLETIC COMPLEX
A section of the Voice of America Athletic Complex will be closed until approximately August 31, 2020 in order to construct a walkway between Voice of America MetroPark and the National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting.
Please refer to the NEWS article for further details regarding the closure and a map depicting the closure area.
Park Closures at Various MetroParks Locations - Updated 4/17/2020
Antenen Preserve Area of Four Mile Creek MetroPark (2385 Treiber Road, Hamilton OH 45011) has been closed due to flooding. MetroParks will remove these closure notices 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.
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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