Picnic Shelters & Areas

METROPARK	ADDRESS	# ACCOMMODATES
*Chrisholm MetroPark 1 Shelter, 1 Nature Playscape	2070 Woodsdale Rd. Trenton, OH 45067	Approx. 75 people
Elk Creek MetroPark - Sebald Park Area 10 Shelters, 1 Playground and several small Play Areas	5580 Elk Creek Rd. Middletown, OH 45042	50-75 people depending upon shelter reserved
Elk Creek MetroPark - Meadow Ridge Area 1 Shelter	5101 Circle Parkway Middletown, OH 45042	Approx. 80 people
*Forest Run MetroPark - Timberman Ridge Area 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 Area 1 Group Shelter, reservable for organizations & youth groups 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

* Shelter/Facility is equipped with electric

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/day 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.

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

Fishing Dock at Voice of America MetroPark NOW OPEN after Dock Renovations - Tuesday, January 14, 2020

The fishing dock at Voice of America MetroPark is now ready for use after renovations made possible by The Community Foundation of West Chester/ Liberty and the fund held there created by the family of Mark A. Valentine in his memory. Those who also enjoy fishing at VOA, like Mark did, will appreciate the improvements the renovations will bring to this popular amenity. Mark's family has also funded an annual Fishing with a Ranger program in Mark's memory. Check MetroParks Programs & Events calendar as summer approaches for the date of this program in 2020.

Winter Fun and Seasonal Facility Closures

Check out the "NEWS" section of our website to discover just a few of the ways that you can enjoy MetroParks during the Winter months. Before you head out for a day of FUN in the parks, also see a listing of routine seasonal facility closures. Closure dates and Spring 2020 re-opening dates can be found here.

The City of Middletown Begins Repairs on the Great Miami River Trail Today - October 17, 2019 today

The City of Middletown will begin pavement repairs on sections of the Great Miami River Trail (GMRT) today. The repair work may cause intermittent closures of these sections over the next couple of weeks. As you plan your next walking, biking, or running trip on the GMRT , please look to MetroParks website to find daily updates regarding the specific areas that are closed.

Elk Creek MetroPark - Sebald Park Area and Meadow Ridge Area Will Have Daily Closures for MetroParks Controlled Bow Hunting Program

Before heading out to Elk Creek MetroPark for a visit to the Sebald Park Area or the Meadow Ridge Area, please note that the parks will be closed to the public between the hours of 8 am until noon each day during 2019-2020 hunting season. As a part of the park system’s Wildlife Management Program a controlled Bow Hunting program will be held during these hours to control the over population of white-tailed deer in these areas. After noon each day the park will be OPEN & READY for YOU! MetroParks appreciates your patience during this time. Hunting Season is from September 28, 2019 – February 2, 2020.

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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