December 2025 Park Closures
Sycamore Bluffs MetroPark and Green Heron MetroPark are currently closed due to snowy conditions.
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Gardening
Grow your own food at the MetroParks Middletown Community Gardens! Garden Plots of various sizes are available for rent. Call MetroParks' Visitor Services team at (513) 867-5835 with any questions.
Thank you for your interest in the Community Gardens! For information about available plots for the 2025 season, please contact MetroParks' Programming & Education department at programs@yourmetroparks.net.
Address: 800 LaFayette Ave, Middletown, OH 45044
Metropark Alerts
MetroParks Cashless Beginning 1/1/26
MetroParks is keeping it cashless beginning 1/1/26. Credit and debit cards are welcome at MetroParks' Administrative Office and Voice of America MetroPark Welcome Center.
Cash will still be accepted for on-site program registration.
2025-2026 Seasonal Park Closures
The following parks and facilities will be closed for the 2025-2026 winter season:
-Pioneer Church
-Flush restrooms at Rentschler Forest and Meadow Ridge MetroParks
-Sebald MetroPark Equestrian Trails (November 15-April 14)
Salamander Run MetroPark Trail Closures
A portion of the Redback Salamander Trail is closed 9/25/25-2/3/26 to facilitate controlled bowhunting. Visit https://www.yourmetroparks.net/news-alerts/article/2025/09/24/salamander-run-metropark-trail-closures for a trail map.
Tylersville Trail Closures 2025-2026
Voice of America MetroParks' Tylersville Trail will be closed west of Field 20 to Crosley to facilitate USS Cincinnati construction.
Sebald MetroPark Closures
The Ridge Trail at Sebald MetroParks is closed due to trail rerouting work.
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.
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.