Seward Rd. Closure
Beginning October 6th, the City of Fairfield will close Seward Rd. to through traffic near the Miami 2 Miami Trail at Gilmore Ponds MetroPark for road realignment work. The Seward Rd. trailhead parking lot will be closed, as well as the Miami 2 Miami Trail from Seward Rd. to Firebird Dr.
Discover Butler County's Historic Roots at Pioneer Life
Sep 16, 2025, 16:11 PM
by
Katie Ely-Wood
Pioneer Life, MetroParks of Butler County’s annual celebration of local history returns to Governor Bebb MetroPark at the end of September. Because of overwhelming demand, Pioneer Life has been extended to two days in 2025.
When: September 27 - 28, 2025 from 12 – 4 p.m.
Where: Governor Bebb MetroPark- 1979 Bebb Park Ln. Okeana, OH 45053
Cost: $5 per person (NO COST for children ages 2 years and under)
Step back in time to early 1800s Ohio at Governor Bebb MetroParks’ Pioneer Village with historic interpreters in traditional dress, sample pioneer cooking, make candles and learn your lessons in the village’s historic schoolhouse. Visitors can also see live firearm demonstrations, visit a blacksmith and play games from days past.
Governor Bebb MetroPark is named for William Bebb, the 19th Governor of Ohio. Bebb was born in Okeana in 1802 and his childhood home was relocated to the park in the late 1950s. The Bebb cabin is one of seven historic buildings and a replica forge in Pioneer Village. A tavern, schoolhouse, covered bridge and other family dwellings were all relocated to the park between 1959-1992.
Click here for more information about the event.-
Seward Rd. Closure
Oct 2, 2025, 17:31 PM
Beginning October 6th, the City of Fairfield will close Seward Rd. to through traffic near the Miami 2 Miami Trail at Gilmore Ponds MetroPark for road realignment work. The Seward Rd. trailhead parking lot will be closed, as well as the Miami 2 Miami Trail from Seward Rd. to Firebird Dr.
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VOA Wiggly Field Traffic 9/30
Sep 29, 2025, 13:54 PM
A CHCA Cross Country event on 9/30 will necessitate all Wiggly Field users to exit on Butler Warren Rd.
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Salamander Run MetroPark Trail Closures
Sep 24, 2025, 15:16 PM
A portion of the Redback Salamander Trail is closed 9/25/25-2/3/26 to facilitate controlled bowhunting. Visit https://www.yourmetroparks.net/news-alerts/article/2025/09/24/salamander-run-metropark-trail-closures for a trail map.
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Tylersville Trail Closures 9/2-11/26
Aug 29, 2025, 15:18 PM
Voice of America MetroParks' Tylersville Trail will be closed west of Field 20 to Crosley Boulevard September 2nd - November 26th to facilitate USS Cincinnati construction.
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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
The Highlands and Dry Run Trails are closed and portions of the Foothills and Ridge Trails are closed at Sebald MetroPark to facilitate construction of the Sebald Connector Road.
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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.