Voice of America MetroPark Welcome Center Closure-9/28/22
The Welcome Center at Voice of America MetroPark will be closed from 8:30-11:00am on Wednesday, 9/28/22. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Gardening
Experience the fun of gardening at the MetroParks Middletown Community Gardens, located at 800 LaFayette Ave, Middletown, OH 45044. Garden Plots of various sizes are available for rent. Call the MetroParks Visitor Services at 513-867-5835 to find out which plots are still available for the 2022 growing season!
All garden plots have been rented for the 2022 growing season!
2022 Middletown Community Garden Packet
2022 Middletown Community Garden Plot Map
Volunteer opportunities are available with the Master Gardeners to help at various park locations to help beautify our spaces.
Metropark Alerts
Wheelhouse Closes for Season on 8/21/22
The Wheelhouse at Voice of America MetroPark will close for the season on 8/21/22. Thank you for a great summer!
Forest Run MetroPark Storm Damage
A portion of Forest Run MetroPark, including staff offices at 1976 Timberman Rd. sustained substantial damage during the 6/22/22 severe weather event. The MetroParks Administrative Office and Welcome Center at 2051 Timberman Rd. was not damaged, and remains open to the public during normal operating hours. Any necessary closures of Forest Run MetroPark will be posted to the MetroParks website. Thank you for your patience while MetroParks assesses storm damage and continues clean-up efforts over the next several weeks.
GMRT Closure 122 Bridge-Summer 2022
Due to construction on the 122 Bridge, a portion of the Great Miami River Trail is closed. A trail detour is in effect, please be on the lookout for that marked route when you're out and about on the trail. This alert will be removed from the website when construction has been completed and that segment of trail has reopened to the public.
2022 Gilmore MetroPark Closures
Closures are in effect at Gilmore MetroPark to facilitate the Miami 2 Miami Trail construction project at Gilmore. For updates on current closures at the park, visit the "News" section of the MetroParks website.
Temporary closure of a section of the Pumpkin Vine Trail-Rentschler Forest MetroPark
Effective October 27, 2021 the west end of the Pumpkin Vine Trail located in the Reigart Road Area of Rentschler Forest MetroPark will be temporarily closed to park visitors to facilitate foot bridge construction. This alert will be removed from the website when the trail has re-opened.
Create Family fun
MetroParks provides opportunities to experience open green spaces near home. Pick the time of day that fits your busy schedule to spend some time with nature. Hike a trail, wander through natural habitats, view wildlife or just play! Please consider donating to further MetroParks ability to provide these resources.