July 4th Closures
MetroParks' offices and Welcome Center will be closed on July 4th.
Indian Creek MetroPark
Mayer Picnic Shelter
- The Mayer Picnic Shelter is a reservable shelter which can be accessed from the 6500 Springfield Road Entrance to the park and is a great place for a special event or family picnic.
- The shelter will accommodate approximately 50 people and is equipped with 6 picnic tables and a grill, but no water or electric are provided.
- There is a large playground area and portable restroom near the shelter along with plenty of open field area.
General Information:
- When reserved, there will be a “Reserved” sign on the shelter indicating that the shelter has been reserved for the day.
- Shelter reservations are daily from 8am to dusk.
- Upon departure, please leave the shelter and park area clean and all garbage placed in containers provided. (Visitors may want to bring extra trash bags.)
- All vehicles must park in designated parking spaces.
- Dogs are allowed, but must be kept on a leash, no longer than 6’ in length. Please clean up after your pets.
- NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES are permitted in the park.
- Several hiking trails are located in this park.
- Trail maps can be found on the website by selecting MetroParks – Indian Creek MetroPark.
- Fishing is permitted with a valid Ohio Fishing License.
- Use of firearms and fireworks is strictly prohibited in all areas of the park.
- MetroParks prohibits the use of inflatable equipment such as bounce houses, slides or obstacle courses.
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Metropark Alerts
Meadow Ridge MetroPark Archery Range Closure
The Meadow Ridge MetroPark archery range will be closed for the Youth Archery State Championship June 26-28th.
Bilstein Blvd. lot closed for construction
The Bilstein Blvd. parking lot of Gilmore Ponds MetroPark is currently closed to facilitate nearby construction.
Elk Creek Rd. Closure
Please be advised that due to road construction on Elk Creek Rd., Sebald MetroParks is only accessible via northbound Elk Creek Rd.
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
From May 12th to July 31st, the Highlands and Dry Run Trails will be closed and portions of the Foothills and Ridge Trails will be closed at Sebald MetroPark to facilitate construction of the Sebald Connector Road.
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.
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