Voice of America Lane Work Complete - 8/11/2020
Work on the main road into the VOA Athletic Complex is complete. Two-way lane access to the Wiggly Field Dog Park is restored. Thank you!
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Educational Services
MetroParks of Butler County offers a variety of educational programs for all ages. Program opportunities include natural and cultural history that are led by MetroParks experienced educators and skilled volunteers. For a complete listing of public programs, visit our Programs & Events page. Some programs may require pre-registration and/or may have a fee.
Motor Vehicle Permit required. FREE to Butler County Residents. Non-Residents $5/daily or $10 annually.
Field Trips and Hourly Programs
MetroParks currently offers engaging, educational, and fun hourly fee-based programs for both residents and non-residents. Individuals and organizations can take advantage of these options at a MetroPark location or off-site within Butler County. We specialize in a variety of topics for school programs, birthday parties, youth gathering, scout programs and more!
For more information contact our scheduler by emailing programs@YourMetroParks.net.
"Best field trip in 30 years of teaching!!"-Ms. Schmidt, 3rd grade teacher
"This is my 8th year coming... it remains my (and my class') favorite field trip." --teacher from C.O. Harrison
"Please continue to offer the school program because our students talk about Governor Bebb for years after their visit." --2nd grade teacher
Metropark Alerts
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF FUTURE VOA MUSEUM WALKWAY AREA AT VOICE OF AMERICA ATHLETIC COMPLEX
A section of the Voice of America Athletic Complex will be closed until approximately August 31, 2020 in order to construct a walkway between Voice of America MetroPark and the National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting.
Please refer to the NEWS article for further details regarding the closure and a map depicting the closure area.
Trail Closure - Reigart Road Area of Rentschler Forest MetroPark 7/14/20
The Great Miami River Trail at the Reigart Road Area of Rentschler Forest MetroPark, located at 5701 Reigart Road, Fairfield Twp, 45011 starting at the end of Boat Club Road going into the Timberhill area of Rentschler Forest MetroPark has been closed due to hazardous trees down.
The trail will re-open once the downed trees have been removed. Please check for the re-opening notice.
Park Closures at Various MetroParks Locations - Updated 4/17/2020
Antenen Preserve Area of Four Mile Creek MetroPark (2385 Treiber Road, Hamilton OH 45011) has been closed due to flooding. MetroParks will remove these closure notices 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.
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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