Great Miami River Trail Construction to Begin – Timberhill Area of Rentschler Forest MetroPark and Unpaved Portion of Great Miami River Trail to Close
Starting August 16, 2021, the Timberhill Area of Rentschler Forest MetroPark and the unpaved portion of the Great Miami River Trail (GMRT) connecting Timberhill to Reigart Road will close for construction of the Great Miami River Trail Extension project. The closure is expected to last until June 2022.
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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 2021 growing season!
Plots are SOLD OUT for 2021!
Please watch for the 2022 Garden Packet and Map early next year.
Volunteer opportunities are available with the Master Gardeners to help at various park locations to help beautify our spaces.
Metropark Alerts
Gilmore MetroPark Closures - Beginning July 26, 2021
The Gilmore Road Entrance to Gilmore MetroPark will be closed July 26, 2021 through October 29, 2021. The southwestern portion of Gilmore MetroPark will also be closed July 26, 2021 until Fall of 2022. These closures are for the City of Hamilton Utility Relocation and Miami 2 Miami Trail Projects. Please see the “news” section for details and maps of the closure areas.
Updated: Section of the Great Miami River Trail Closed - Updated 7/16/2021
The Great Miami River Trail in Middletown remains closed between Barnitz Park and the River Center for sewer work. Visit the News Section for detour information and a map of the closed area and detour. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
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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.