March 2026 Park Closures
Due to flooding, Woodsdale MetroPark, the Sycamore Grove Trail at Governor Bebb MetroPark, and portions of the Great Miami River Trail are closed. They include the trail segments near the 122 and Germantown bridges.
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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