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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Play areas are available at the following MetroParks:
MetroPark | Play Area | Surface |
| Chrisholm MetroPark Historic Farmstead | Nature Playscape | Engineered Mulch |
| Elk Creek MetroPark Sebald Park Area | Large Playbooster (near Shelter #9) | Engineered Mulch |
| Elk Creek MetroPark Sebald Park Area | Several Small Playboosters (near Shelters 2, 3 & 6) | Sand |
| Forest Run MetroPark Wildlife Preserve | Large Playbooster | Poured in Place Rubber Safety Surface |
| Governor Bebb MetroPark | John Mundy Play Area | Sand/Mulch |
| Governor Bebb MetroPark | Swing Set (near the Howe Shelter) | Sand |
| Indian Creek MetroPark Springfield Road Area | Large Playbooster | Sand |
| Rentschler Forest MetroPark Reigart Road Area | Small Playbooster - Upper Park | Engineered Mulch |
| Rentschler Forest MetroPark Reigart Road Area | Large Playbooster - Lower Park | Poured in Place Rubber Safety Surface |
| Voice of America MetroPark Ronald Reagan Lodge | Large Playbooster | Poured in Place Rubber Safety Surface |
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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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