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Metropark Alerts
Seasonal Re-openings
Beginning April 1, 2021 access to The Pioneer Church Area of Indian Creek MetroPark located at 3000 Indian Creek Road, Oxford, OH 45056 has resumed for the season. The Pioneer Church itself remains closed, as do all other MetroParks facilities until further notice. The Stone House Restroom at Rentschler Forest MetroPark, Reigart Road Area located at 5701 Reigart Road, Fairfield Twp, OH 45011 has also been re-opened for the season.
Work begins March 23, 2021 at Gilmore MetroPark by the City of Hamilton to relocate Sewer and Gas Lines
See the NEWS section of MetroParks website for more information
MetroParks March Board of Park Commissioners Meeting Cancelled for March 18, 2021
Due to unforeseen circumstances MetroParks Board of Park Commissioners will be unable to meet, tomorrow, March 18, 2021. Please check this website for the rescheduled time and location of the rescheduled meeting.
MetroParks Board of Park Commissioners Meeting to be held Thursday, March 18, 2021
For more information regarding the upcoming Board Meeting please see "NEWS" and/or go to "About" then "Park Commissioners" then scroll down to view the meeting Agenda.
Invitation to Bid - Elk Creek MetroPark -Sebald Bridge Improvements Re-Bid
Sealed BIDS for the contract of ELK CREEK METROPARK – SEBALD PARK BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS RE-BID will be received by the Board of Park Commissioners at 2051 Timberman Road, Hamilton, OH 45013 until 1:30 P.M. (local time) on April 15, 2021. To view additional information regarding this invitation to bid, view MetroParks "NEWS" section and/or "About" then "RFPs and Bid Opportunities".
MetroParks February Board of Park Commissioners Meeting
MetroParks Board of Park Commissioners Meeting to conduct regular business is scheduled to occur virtually, via Zoom, Friday, February 26, 2021 beginning at 3:00 pm. For more details visit "NEWS" on this website or Visit Park Commissioners page located under "About" and scroll down.
METROPARKS FEBRUARY BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS MEETING RESCHEDULED TO FRIDAY, FEBRUARY,26, 2021
MetroParks Board of Park Commissioners February meeting has been rescheduled from Thursday, 2/25/21 to Friday, 2/26/21. For more details regarding time and other details check the NEWS section or Park Commissioners section of the website via a drop down under "Park Commissioners"
Chill Hills Open for Sledding Today - 2/9/21
Once you feel safe navigating the snowy roads, consider visiting one of MetroParks Chill Hills located at Voice of America MetroPark and Rentschler Forest MetroPark, Reigart Road Area. The hills are waiting for you!

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