Public Safety
- Dial 911
For Emergency, Immediate Threat to Life and/or Property
- Dial 513.785.1300 (Butler County Sheriff)
For Non-Emergency Dispatch of Ranger
- Email for After Hours Non-Emergency
- Email for After Hours Non-Emergency Maintenance Issues:
Division of Public Safety
David VanArsdale, Chief Ranger
Email Chief VanArsdale
Cliff James, Ranger Admin. Lieutenant
Email Lieutenant James
Rusty Riegler, Ranger Patrol Lieutenant
Email Lieutenant Riegler
Metropark Alerts
Mud Mania Attire Notice
Park customer/owners and event guests planning on attending the 12th Annual Mud Mania this weekend (August 10th-12th) will need to wear articles of clothing that do NOT contain any metal. This includes: buttons, zippers, chains, etc. In addition, if a park customer/owner or event guest plans to utilize the water slide, they must NOT have keys, knives or any other item on them that may tear the tarp needed to provide a safe and fun experience. Please, also keep in mind that proper footwear is required (no flip-flops).Closure of Forest Run MetroPark - Timberman Ridge Area for Trail Construction
Please check the NEWS section of this website for more details regarding this closure which begins August 13, 2018 until the area is re-opened by the Executive Director.Pumpkin Vine Trail Closure - Rentschler Forest MetroPark -Reigart Road Area
Due to heavy rains, a .35 mile section of the Pumpkin Vine Trail has been washed-out , deemed unsafe for passage, and closed at the Reigart Road Area of Rentschler Forest MetroPark, located at , 5701 Reigart Road, Fairfield Township OH 45011. Barriers and signage are in place and indicate an alternate route for passage; however, until repairs have occurred this section of trail will remain closed. Thank you for your patience as MetroParks staff works to make the necessary repairs.Great Miami River Trail Closure
The section of the Great Miami River Trail path between the State Route 122 Bridge at Bicentennial Commons, continuing just north of the new River Center construction site will be closed. Contractors will be installing the entrance and utilities for the River Center, which is projected to open in June 2018. This section of the trail will be closed until further notice for the safety of our park customer/owners. Thank you for your patience during while we bring improvements to your park system!We offer a periodic newsletter with information about upcoming events and programs.
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