Updated 5/23/2020: Great Miami River Trail, Woodsdale Park Closure Details- Due to Heavy Rain and Flooding
The Great Miami River Trail (GMRT) remains closed going south from the River Center (120 South Carmody Boulevard, Middletown OH 45044 ) to the Trenton Trial Head (50 Oxford State Road, Middletown OH 45044) due to flooding. Going north the alternate route is still in effect for the section under the 122 bridge. Use of the alternative route requires crossing SR 122 at street level. Use great caution while doing so.
Woodsdale Regional Park of Chrisholm MetroPark (1917 Woodsdale Road, Trenton OH 45067) has been closed due to flooding.
Staff will advise once flooding has subsided and cleanup efforts are complete.
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Fire Pits
There are three reservable group fire pits located in the MetroParks of Butler County. Two fire pits are located within Rentschler Forest MetroPark in Fairfield Township, OH, and an additional one is located at Voice of America MetroPark in West Chester, OH. Fire pits are equipped with a fire ring and benches. A four-hour reservation includes three bundles of firewood.
Invasive pests, such as the Emerald Ash Borer, can destroy our forests. To minimize this danger, movement of firewood in or out of all MetroParks is prohibited. Firewood must be purchased for $5/bundle from MetroParks by calling the Administrative Office at 513.867.5835 by noon on the Wednesday prior to your arrival.
Motor Vehicle Permit Required. FREE to Butler County Residents. Non-Residents $5/daily or $10/annually. A Group Motor Vehicle Permit for non-Butler County residents can be purchased in advance with a reservation for $25.
Metropark Alerts
Park Closures at Various MetroParks Locations - Updated 4/17/2020
Antenen Preserve Area of Four Mile Creek MetroPark (2385 Treiber Road, Hamilton OH 45011) has been closed due to flooding. MetroParks will remove these closure notices once flooding has subsided and cleanup efforts are complete.
As a general safety precaution, always stay away from high water and flooded areas. Water that may appear still on the surface can still have currents below that can be dangerous.
2/26/19 CLOSED - Stander Preserve
Stander Preserve in Reily Township is closed and shall remain closed until further notice. Please, visit the "NEWS" section for more information regarding this closure.
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