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MetroParks offers multiple opportunities to recreate on Butler County's scenic waterways. Enjoy a peaceful outing on the Great Miami River, paddle beautiful Four Mile Creek, or practice your kayaking skills at the VOA Lake or the ponds at Meadow Ridge. Launching your own hand-carried watercraft at any MetroPark is FREE, and kayaks and paddleboards are available to rent at VOA Lake.
We'll see you on the water!
MetroParks Paddling
Great Miami
River Access
![Rentschler Forest Kayak Launch Paddling access to Great Miami River](/images/default-source/pages/paddling/rentschler-forest-kayak-launch.tmb-large.jpg?sfvrsn=875a4fea_1)
- NEW canoe and kayak launch at the Reigart Road Area of Rentschler Forest MetroPark. Parking is available close to the river with a paved pathway down to the launch.
- Canoe and kayak access at the Trenton Trailhead of the Great Miami River Trail. Parking is available close to the river with a paved pathway down to the launch.
VOA Lake
![Adaptive Kayak Launch Voice of America MetroPark Paddling access for VOA Lake](/images/default-source/pages/paddling/voice-of-america-kayak-launch.tmb-large.jpg?sfvrsn=795a4fea_1)
- NEW ADA kayak and canoe launch at VOA Lake. Parking is available near the VOA Lodge, with a paved pathway down to the launch.
- Kayaks and a paddleboard are available to rent through MetroParks' Rent.Fun lockers located next to the ADA kayak launch.
- Pedal boats are available to rent Wednesdays - Sundays from June 12 - July 26.
Four Mile
Creek Access
![Sycamore Bluffs Kayak Launch Paddling access to Four Mile Creek](/images/default-source/pages/paddling/sycamore-bluffs-kayak-launch.tmb-large.jpg?sfvrsn=f05e4fea_1)
- Canoe and kayak launch at the Sycamore Bluffs Area of Four Mile Creek MetroPark. Parking is available close to the creek with a gravel/paved pathway down to the launch.
- Access available at the Antenen Nature Preserve Area of Four Mile Creek MetroPark. Kayaks and canoes must be portaged 0.3-miles from the parking lot to the creek.
Meadow Ridge Area
![Meadow Ridge Pond Access Paddling access for ponds at Meadow Ridge](/images/default-source/pages/paddling/meadow-ridge-area-pond-watercraft-access.tmb-large.jpg?sfvrsn=ad5a4fea_1)
- Canoe and kayak access points are located near marked areas of the Meadow Ridge Area ponds in Elk Creek MetroPark. Parking is available near Mirror Pond, with a combination of pavement and grass leading to the water.
- Canoeing and kayaking are also permitted at the Meadow Ridge Lake, the North Pond and South Pond, but watercraft must be portaged from the parking area to the water.
Metropark Alerts
Chuck Holliday Suspension Bridge Closure
The Chuck Holliday suspension bridge at Rentschler Forest MetroPark is closed for damage assessment. This alert will be removed from the website once the bridge has reopened to the public.
Elk Creek MetroPark Connector Road Construction
Construction on the Elk Creek MetroPark Connector Road is underway. Closures are in effect for portions of the Meadow Ridge Area's Twin Lakes and Dave's Trace Trails. Please follow posted closures and marked detours. Construction is expected to be completed in October 2024.
Create Family fun
MetroParks provides opportunities to experience open green spaces near home. Pick the time of day that fits your busy schedule to spend some time with nature. Hike a trail, wander through natural habitats, view wildlife or just play! Please consider donating to further MetroParks ability to provide these resources.