Updated 5/23/2020: Great Miami River Trail, Woodsdale Park Closure Details- Due to Heavy Rain and Flooding
The Great Miami River Trail (GMRT) remains closed going south from the River Center (120 South Carmody Boulevard, Middletown OH 45044 ) to the Trenton Trial Head (50 Oxford State Road, Middletown OH 45044) due to flooding. Going north the alternate route is still in effect for the section under the 122 bridge. Use of the alternative route requires crossing SR 122 at street level. Use great caution while doing so.
Woodsdale Regional Park of Chrisholm MetroPark (1917 Woodsdale Road, Trenton OH 45067) has been closed due to flooding.
Staff will advise once flooding has subsided and cleanup efforts are complete.
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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
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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