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Phase Three Closure at Gilmore MetroPark for Utility Relocation and Miami 2 Miami Trail Project

The Bilstein Boulevard Entrance to Gilmore MetroPark, and the portion of the Wetlands Trail west of the South Pond Overlook will be closed effective November 22, 2021. This closure is expected to last through October 28, 2022. For more information, visit the "News and Alerts" section of the MetroParks website.

Murstein Group Cabin at Governor Bebb MetroPark Open for Reservations

The Murstein Group Cabin at Governor Bebb MetroPark has re-opened for reservations. To view the cabin's current availability, please see the "Facility Reservations" section of the MetroParks website. To make a reservation for the Murstein Cabin, please call Visitor Services at (513) 867-5835.

Phase One Reopening at Gilmore MetroPark

The Gilmore Road Entrance to Gilmore MetroPark has reopened effective November 2, 2021. The southwestern portion of Gilmore MetroPark remains closed effective July 26, 2021 until Fall of 2022. These closures are for the City of Hamilton Utility Relocation and Miami 2 Miami Trail Projects. Please see the “news” section for details and maps of the closure areas.

Temporary closure of a section of the Pumpkin Vine Trail-Rentschler Forest MetroPark

Effective October 27, 2021 the west end of the Pumpkin Vine Trail located in the Reigart Road Area of Rentschler Forest MetroPark will be temporarily closed to park visitors to facilitate foot bridge construction. The expected duration of this closure is through December 31, 2021, but completion of construction and re-opening of the trail is weather dependent.

Intermittent lane closures on Sebald Park Area Bridge 10/22-11/12/21

Starting Saturday, October 22nd and lasting until approximately November 12th there may be intermittent lane closures on the bridge accessing the Sebald Area of Elk Creek MetroPark, along with possible full closures lasting just a few minutes at a time, for a bridge maintenance project. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic around the construction. Motorists should expect brief delays when entering and exiting the park.

Great Miami River Trail Construction to Begin – Timberhill Area of Rentschler Forest MetroPark and Unpaved Portion of Great Miami River Trail to Close

Starting August 16, 2021, the Timberhill Area of Rentschler Forest MetroPark and the unpaved portion of the Great Miami River Trail (GMRT) connecting Timberhill to Reigart Road will close for construction of the Great Miami River Trail Extension project. The closure is expected to last until June 2022.

Gilmore MetroPark Closures - Beginning July 26, 2021

The Gilmore Road Entrance to Gilmore MetroPark will be closed July 26, 2021 through October 29, 2021. The southwestern portion of Gilmore MetroPark will also be closed July 26, 2021 until Fall of 2022. These closures are for the City of Hamilton Utility Relocation and Miami 2 Miami Trail Projects. Please see the “news” section for details and maps of the closure areas.

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