Picnic Shelters & Areas

METROPARK	ADDRESS	# ACCOMMODATES
Chrisholm MetroPark 1 shelter*, 1 large Nature Playscape	2070 Woodsdale Rd. Trenton, OH 45067	Approx. 75 people
Elk Creek MetroPark - Sebald Park 10 shelters, 1 large playground and several small play areas	5580 Elk Creek Rd. Middletown, OH 45042	50-75 people depending upon shelter reserved
Forest Run MetroPark Timberman Ridge 1 shelter*	1976 Timberman Rd. Hamilton, OH 45013	Approx. 50 people
Governor Bebb MetroPark 1 shelter, 1 small swing set near shelter, & 1 playground in the park	1979 Bebb Park Ln. Okeana, OH 45053	Approx. 45-50 people
Indian Creek MetroPark 1 shelter, 1 playground	6500 Springfield Rd. Oxford, OH 45056	Approx. 45-50 people
Rentschler Forest MetroPark 4 shelters, 2 playgrounds	5701 Reigart Rd. Fairfield Twp., OH 45011	Approx. 50 people
Rentschler Forest MetroPark Timberhill 1 group shelter reservable for organizations only	3976 Hamilton-Middletown Rd. Fairfield Twp., OH 45011	Approx. 60 people
Voice of America MetroPark Gazebo*, 1 playground	7850 VOA Park Dr. West Chester, OH 45069	Approx. 50 people

* Electric is available only at the Forest Run MetroPark Timberman Ridge shelter, Chrisholm MetroPark shelter, and the Voice of America MetroPark Gazebo.

View Our Facility Rental Availability & Reserve a Shelter

Shelter reservations are daily from 8 a.m. to dusk with the exception of the Gazebo at Voice of America MetroPark, which offers reservations, all day, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., or 2 p.m. - Dusk.
Cost of each shelter varies depending upon the date requested and shelter reserved. Butler County residents qualify for discounted shelter reservations.
When reserved, there will be a “Reserved” sign on the shelter indicating that the shelter has been reserved for the day.
All shelters are equipped with picnic tables and a grill.
There is no electric at the shelters, unless specified.
No alcoholic beverages are permitted in the parks.
Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash no longer than 6' in length. Please clean up after your pets.
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 your reservation for $25. (A Group MVP is included with reservations of the Gazebo at Voice of America MetroPark.)
All shelter reservations must be paid in full at the time of booking.

Metropark Alerts

Cincinnati United Tournament - Traffic Flow Map

Those attending the Cincinnati United Tournament this weekend at Voice of America MetroPark should visit our "News" section to retrieve the most up-to-date map.

Mud Mania Attire Notice

Park customer/owners and event guests planning on attending the 12th Annual Mud Mania this weekend (August 10th-12th) will need to wear articles of clothing that do NOT contain any metal. This includes: buttons, zippers, chains, etc. In addition, if a park customer/owner or event guest plans to utilize the water slide, they must NOT have keys, knives or any other item on them that may tear the tarp needed to provide a safe and fun experience. Please, also keep in mind that proper footwear is required (no flip-flops).

Closure of Forest Run MetroPark - Timberman Ridge Area for Trail Construction

Please check the NEWS section of this website for more details regarding this closure which begins August 13, 2018 until the area is re-opened by the Executive Director.

Pumpkin Vine Trail Closure - Rentschler Forest MetroPark -Reigart Road Area

Due to heavy rains, a .35 mile section of the Pumpkin Vine Trail has been washed-out , deemed unsafe for passage, and closed at the Reigart Road Area of Rentschler Forest MetroPark, located at , 5701 Reigart Road, Fairfield Township OH 45011. Barriers and signage are in place and indicate an alternate route for passage; however, until repairs have occurred this section of trail will remain closed. Thank you for your patience as MetroParks staff works to make the necessary repairs.

Great Miami River Trail Closure

The section of the Great Miami River Trail path between the State Route 122 Bridge at Bicentennial Commons, continuing just north of the new River Center construction site will be closed. Contractors will be installing the entrance and utilities for the River Center, which is projected to open in June 2018. This section of the trail will be closed until further notice for the safety of our park customer/owners. Thank you for your patience during while we bring improvements to your park system!