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MetroParks of Butler County Announces 2025 Community Grant Program Awardees

Jul 22, 2025, 11:42 AM by Katie Ely-Wood

 

MetroParks of Butler County is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Community Grant Program, providing five local organizations with grant awards aimed at enhancing public access to parks and outdoor recreational spaces in Butler County.

“Our Community Grant Program continues to foster meaningful improvements in outdoor spaces across Butler County,” said Jackie O’Connell, Executive Director of MetroParks of Butler County. “Congratulations to our 2025 awardees—each of these organizations is making vital contributions to our community’s outdoor amenities, improving quality of life for all residents.”

2025 Grant Recipients:

  • Bull’s Run Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum – $5,000 for bridge and railroad tie repairs and replacements
  • Liberty Township – $5,000 for updated signage and picnic tables at Thomin Park
  • Miami University Regionals – $5,000 to install bench swings for students at regional campuses
  • St. Clair Township – $4,900 for mulch replacement at Overpeck Park & Playground
  • Three Valley Conservation Trust – $5,000 for additional parking spaces at Ruder Preserve

Each recipient received up to $5,000 to support projects that provide permanent improvements to outdoor recreational facilities, in alignment with MetroParks’ goals to expand park access and engagement.

About the Program:

MetroParks’ Community Grant Program was established in 2024 through a generous anonymous estate gift. The program supports outdoor recreation initiatives by Butler County non-profits and political subdivisions. The application period for the 2026 program will open in early 2026. Organizations interested in applying are encouraged to monitor MetroParks’ website and social media for updates.                                 

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