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MetroParks of Butler County Receives Grant Funding for Environmental Sustainability Initiatives

Apr 22, 2024, 15:27 PM by Katie Ely-Wood

MetroParks is excited to announce on Earth Day 2024 that the park district has received nearly $80,000 in grant funding for three environmental sustainability initiatives in the parks.  

A $10,000 Duke Energy Foundation grant will help protect native trees in the Meadow Ridge Area of Elk Creek MetroPark from invasive species. Aumur honeysuckle, Callery pear, Autumn olive and more threaten the native tree species planted during the restoration of the park’s former golf courses. The grant will help MetroParks remove these invasive plants and give native species room to thrive.

A $17,794 grant from the OKI Regional Council of Governments will fund the installation of a dual-port EV charging station near the Lodge at Voice of America MetroPark. As the nation takes steps to reduce our carbon footprint, more and more people have made the choice to drive electric vehicles. Visitors to the park will soon be able to charge their cars while enjoying Voice of America MetroParks’ trails, birding areas and water recreation.

Finally a $50,000 Ohio EPA grant will bring new recycling receptacles to MetroParks’ 15 parks and regional trails across the county. MetroParks is committed to keeping recyclable materials out of the municipal waste stream, and the new bins will help the public protect our environment by recycling when visiting the parks.

  • MetroParks' Offices & Welcome Centers Closed 6/19/25

    Jun 13, 2025, 00:00 AM

    MetroParks of Butler County's offices and welcome centers will be closed Thursday, June 19th in honor of Juneteenth.

  • Meadow Ridge MetroPark Archery Range Closure

    Jun 11, 2025, 14:26 PM

    The Meadow Ridge MetroPark archery range will be closed for the Youth Archery State Championship June 26-28th.

  • Bilstein Blvd. lot closed for construction

    Jun 11, 2025, 10:00 AM

    The Bilstein Blvd. parking lot of Gilmore Ponds MetroPark is currently closed to facilitate nearby construction.

  • Elk Creek Rd. Closure

    Jun 4, 2025, 15:12 PM

    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

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.