MetroParks Going Cashless at Welcome Center and Administrative Office

Nov 19, 2025, 00:00 AM by Katie Ely-Wood

Beginning January 1, 2026, MetroParks will be keeping it cashless at our Voice of America MetroPark Welcome Center and Administrative Office. Credit and debit cards are welcome at these locations.

Cash will still be accepted for on-site program registration.

December 2025 Park Closures

Dec 2, 2025, 08:57 AM

Sycamore Bluffs MetroPark and the Great Miami River Trail trailheads are currently closed due to snow.
MetroParks Cashless Beginning 1/1/26

Nov 26, 2025, 10:44 AM

MetroParks is keeping it cashless beginning 1/1/26. Credit and debit cards are welcome at MetroParks' Administrative Office and Voice of America MetroPark Welcome Center. Cash will still be accepted for on-site program registration.
2025-2026 Seasonal Park Closures

Nov 10, 2025, 10:34 AM

The following parks and facilities will be closed for the 2025-2026 winter season: -Pioneer Church -Flush restrooms at Rentschler Forest and Meadow Ridge MetroParks -Sebald MetroPark Equestrian Trails (November 15-April 14)
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.
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.
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

The Ridge Trail at Sebald MetroParks is closed due to trail rerouting work.
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.

Metropark Alerts

December 2025 Park Closures

Sycamore Bluffs MetroPark and the Great Miami River Trail trailheads are currently closed due to snow.

MetroParks Cashless Beginning 1/1/26

MetroParks is keeping it cashless beginning 1/1/26. Credit and debit cards are welcome at MetroParks' Administrative Office and Voice of America MetroPark Welcome Center. Cash will still be accepted for on-site program registration.

2025-2026 Seasonal Park Closures

The following parks and facilities will be closed for the 2025-2026 winter season: -Pioneer Church -Flush restrooms at Rentschler Forest and Meadow Ridge MetroParks -Sebald MetroPark Equestrian Trails (November 15-April 14)

Salamander Run MetroPark Trail Closures

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.

Tylersville Trail Closures 9/2-11/26

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.

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

The Ridge Trail at Sebald MetroParks is closed due to trail rerouting work.

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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