Birding & Wildlife

Gilmore Ponds MetroPark

Located within the City of Hamilton, 268-acre Gilmore Ponds MetroPark was designated as an Important Birding Area by the National Audubon Society. The park's wetland areas are an important habitat for shorebirds, waders and waterfowl. The park's wetland areas in depth seasonally, with the best birding opportunities happening in spring and fall during migration season.

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Voice of America MetroPark

Voice of America MetroParks' National Audubon Society Designated Important Birding Area is home to field-loving birds like Bobolinks, Henslow's Sparrow and more. Raptors and waterfowl can also be found in the park's prairies and the 35-acre VOA Lake.

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Metropark Alerts

Mound Trail Closure

The Mound Trail at Line Hill Mound MetroPark is closed 7/8/25 for meadow restoration work.

Bilstein Blvd. lot closed for construction

The Bilstein Blvd. parking lot of Gilmore Ponds MetroPark is currently closed to facilitate nearby construction.

Elk Creek Rd. Closure

Please be advised that due to road construction on Elk Creek Rd., Sebald MetroParks is only accessible via northbound Elk Creek Rd.

Mill Race Preserve MetroPark Closure

Beginning May 27th, restoration work on the Black Covered Bridge will close the entrance to Mill Race Preserve MetroPark. The park can be accessed via the Oxford Area Trail System to the east.

Sebald MetroPark Closures

From May 12th to July 31st, the Highlands and Dry Run Trails will be closed and portions of the Foothills and Ridge Trails will be closed at Sebald MetroPark to facilitate construction of the Sebald Connector Road.

Voice of America MetroPark Cross Country Trail Closures

Portions of the Voice of America MetroPark Cross Country Trails will be closed for trail rerouting work. Trail closures will be marked with signs and barricades.

Gilmore Ponds MetroPark

Voice of America MetroPark