Dry Fork Pedestrian Bridge Construction Fall 2022-Winter 2023
Construction has begun on the Dry Fork Pedestrian Bridge at Governor Bebb MetroPark. Construction may necessitate the closure of some campsites in the Dry Fork Campground at Governor Bebb. If you have any questions about campsite closures, please contact MetroParks Visitor Services team at (513) 867-5835 or info@yourmetroparks.net.
Park Improvement Projects
Forest Run MetroPark
Timberman Ridge Enhancement Project
The Timberman Ridge Enhancement project will provide a new flush restroom facility and playground at the Timberman Road entrance to Forest Run MetroPark.
Estimated project completion date: Summer 2023
Project funding sources: 80% State Grant, 20% MetroParks
Gilmore MetroPark
Miami 2 Miami Trail Connector
Construction has begun on a 1.5-mile extension of the existing Miami and Erie Canal trail at Gilmore MetroPark. This extension is part of the Miami 2 Miami Connection, which will eventually link the Great Miami River Trail in Butler County to the Little Miami Scenic Trail in Warren County. Many thanks to the City of Hamilton and the Butler County Engineer's Office for their partnership on this project!
Click here to access the project plan.
Estimated project completion date: Complete! Join is in Spring 2023 for a Grand Opening celebration!
Project funding sources: 65% Federal Grants, 15% State Grants, 13% MetroParks, 7% City of Hamilton
Governor Bebb MetroPark
Dry Fork Pedestrian Bridge and Sater Run Trail
The Dry Fork Pedestrian Bridge will provide public access to a 60-acre greenspace area of Governor Bebb MetroPark that extends west to the Indiana state line. The one-mile Sater Run Trail will showcase an 80-foot high bluff overlook, six-foot waterfall, and ruins of an old homestead.
Click here to access the concept plan.
Estimated project completion date: Summer 2023
Project funding sources: 50% Federal Grant, 50% Stander Legacy Funds
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Dry Fork Creek Streambank Stabilization
The project will restore degraded streambanks along Dry Fork Creek, improve in-stream habitat, reverse the effects of systemic erosion, reduce stream sedimentation, and improve the water quality of Dry Fork Creek. This will be achieved through streambank restoration, invasive plant removal, in-stream structures, micro-detention stormwater wetlands, and native wetland/riparian buffer seeding and planting.
Estimated project completion date: Fall 2023
Project funding sources: 100% H2Ohio Grant
Indian Creek MetroPark
Indian Creek Pedestrian Bridge
The Indian Creek Pedestrian Bridge will replace a bridge that washed out decades ago by a flood. The bridge will connect the Oxford-Reily Road area of Indian Creek with the trails on the opposite side of the creek in the Springfield Road area.
Click here to access the Indian Creek MetroPark Vision Plan.
Estimated project completion date: 2023 or 2024
Project funding sources: Stander Legacy Funds, possible grant funding
Rentschler Forest MetroPark
Canoe/Kayak Launch Improvements
This project will provide an upgraded parking area and a gently-sloped walkway to the edge of the Great Miami River which will improve convenience and safety for paddlers accessing the river.
Click here to access the concept plan.
Estimated project completion date: Complete! Enjoy the kayak launch at Rentschler Forest MetroPark in 2023!
Project funding sources: 65% State Grant, 35% MetroParks
Kennedy Creek Bridge
This project will stabilize a failing wing wall on the stone bridge that carries the Great Miami River Trail over Kennedy Creek in Rentschler Forest MetroPark.
Estimated project completion date: Fall 2023
Project funding source: 100% MetroParks