Great Miami River Trail Construction to Begin – Timberhill Area of Rentschler Forest MetroPark and Unpaved Portion of Great Miami River Trail to Close
Starting August 16, 2021, the Timberhill Area of Rentschler Forest MetroPark and the unpaved portion of the Great Miami River Trail (GMRT) connecting Timberhill to Reigart Road will close for construction of the Great Miami River Trail Extension project. The closure is expected to last until June 2022.
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2021 September Monthly Event Flyer
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Show & Tell on the Farm Programs
2021 September & October Show & Tell on the Farm Programs
2021 Programs in Partnership with the City of Fairfield
2021 MetroParks & Fairfield Program Flyer
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Metropark Alerts
Gilmore MetroPark Closures - Beginning July 26, 2021
The Gilmore Road Entrance to Gilmore MetroPark will be closed July 26, 2021 through October 29, 2021. The southwestern portion of Gilmore MetroPark will also be closed July 26, 2021 until Fall of 2022. These closures are for the City of Hamilton Utility Relocation and Miami 2 Miami Trail Projects. Please see the “news” section for details and maps of the closure areas.
Updated: Section of the Great Miami River Trail Closed - Updated 7/16/2021
The Great Miami River Trail in Middletown remains closed between Barnitz Park and the River Center for sewer work. Visit the News Section for detour information and a map of the closed area and detour. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
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