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.
Effective March 16, 2020 due to the unprecedented situation relating to Coronavirus COVID-19, all Nature and Educational programming is cancelled until further notice.
For updated Alerts & Closures - click here.
Program & Event Flyers
Monthly Snapshots provide a complete list of all programming & events happening throughout the month.
See below for more detailed information about some upcoming programs & events. Registration and additional program information can be found at the Program & Events tab.
Full Moon Hike Series Flyer
Various Evenings throughout 2020
River Center Series
Various Saturday Mornings throughout 2020
2020 Programs with the City of Fairfield
Throughout 2020
Show & Tell on the Farm - March & April
Sunday Afternoons
Thursday Mornings in March
Thursday Evenings in April
Wild About Spring Wildflowers
Saturdays from March 28 - April 18
Flashlight Egg Hunt
Trail Course: Friday, April 3
Field Course: Friday, April 10
Dog-Gone Bone Hunt
Sunday, April 5
Rain Date: Sunday, April 19
Egg Orienteering
Thursday, April 9
Saturday, April 11
Photo Walks
Various days & times throughout 2020
Medicinal & Edible Plant Workshop
Saturday, April 18
Star Gazing Series
Various Saturday Evenings throughout 2020
2020 Big Week of Birding in Butler County
Various Days & Times from April 21 - May 2
Annual Salute to Pioneers
Sunday, May 17
Summer Discoveries
Tuesdays from June 2 - July 28
Creeking in the Park
Thursdays from June 4 - July 30
Family Fun Fridays
Fridays from June 5 - July 31
No program July 3
2020 Pioneer Life
Saturday, June 6
Crazy Cardboard Regatta
Saturday, July 18
Mud Mania
Friday, August 7 & Saturday, August 8
Fun on the Farm
Sunday, September 20
Great Miami River First Peoples Celebration
Saturday, October 3
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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