Green Heron MetroPark Closed 11/17-11/24/25
Green Heron MetroPark will be closed from November 17th to November 24th to facilitate concrete work.
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Horseback Riding
Come ride on Butler County's only public horse riding trails! Sebald MetroPark in Middletown offers 9.5 miles of horse trails designed for both beginning and seasoned riders.
Horse trails are open to ride seasonally from April 16-November 14.
Horseback Riding at a Glance
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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)
Seward Rd. Closure
Beginning October 6th, the City of Fairfield will close Seward Rd. to through traffic near the Miami 2 Miami Trail at Gilmore Ponds MetroPark for road realignment work. The Seward Rd. trailhead parking lot will be closed, as well as the Miami 2 Miami Trail from Seward Rd. to Firebird Dr.
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 9/2-11/26
Voice of America MetroParks' Tylersville Trail will be closed west of Field 20 to Crosley Boulevard September 2nd - November 26th to facilitate USS Cincinnati construction.
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
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.