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.
MetroParks Debuts New Uniforms as Park Officers Change from "Rangers" to "Police"
Aug 31, 2023, 16:35 PM
by
Katie Ely-Wood
MetroParks of Butler County’s rangers are now patrolling the parks as MetroParks Police. The latest stage in the division’s rebranding from “rangers” to “police” is the debut of new officer uniforms, which are a change from ranger brown to police blue. A redesigned police patch and new bike uniforms were also included as part of the rebranding plan. Park visitors will start seeing officers in their blue uniforms beginning September 5.
In the past several years, other Ohio park districts have also made the move from “rangers” to “police” for similar reasons as MetroParks. “It’s important for visitor and staff safety that people recognize our officers as public safety personnel” said MetroParks’ Chief of Police, Scott Gaviglia. Some agencies refer to their naturalist staff as rangers, and
“rebranding will help clarify our officers’ role as certified peace officers for the public” he said. “The parks are also becoming a popular destination for national events, and changing our look to better align with other police agencies will help visitors to Butler County recognize that we are police officers-and we are here to help them.”
The responsibilities of MetroParks’ nine full-time and part-time officers have not changed, and they continue to work diligently to keep the MetroParks safe and secure.
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Mill Race Preserve MetroPark Closure
May 27, 2025, 09:29 AM
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.
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Sebald MetroPark Closures
May 12, 2025, 09:52 AM
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.
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May 2025 High Water Closures
Apr 4, 2025, 13:24 PM
The following parks, facilities and trails are currently closed due to flooding: -Trails at Woodsdale MetroPark
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Voice of America MetroPark Cross Country Trail Closures
Nov 12, 2024, 11:08 AM
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.