Donations

Every Contribution is Appreciated

Protecting greenspace close to home is important. Experiences that the outdoors can provide inspires a personal connection with natural habitats that can enhance the mind, body, and spirit.

Individuals can support MetroParks with personal donations. Donations are tax-deductible gifts that are used to support programs and special projects. Please check with your tax professional to clarify tax deductions.

Giving through Community Foundations

Currently three accounts exist at the West Chester Liberty Community Foundation that benefit specific projects at MetroParks. Individuals can make donations directly to the Community Foundation if they wish. Funds are currently established for Wiggly Field Dog Park, Water Recreation Fund, and Playground Equipment Fund.

Planned Giving

Legacy giving through a planned financial gift can also provide MetroParks with additional long-term stability that will ensure that future generations can benefit from an exceptional park experience.

By including MetroParks in your long-range charitable plans, you may find that there are beneficial tax advantages for your estate. Please check with your financial adviser or estate attorney to learn more about such gifts.

Memorial Bench Donation

MetroParks of Butler County has a bench donation program designed to help park visitors, nonprofits, or businesses remember a friend or loved one, recognize an important event or accomplishment, or simply support the Mission of the MetroParks. The bench donation program funds the addition of much needed benches on walking paths, trails, shelters, waterways and playgrounds, while leaving a lasting legacy in your favorite park.

Current Methods of Giving

Metropark Alerts

GRMT Trail Closure at Reigart Road Area of Rentschler Forest - 8/17/2020

The Great Miami River Trail (5701 Reigart Road Area) starting at Stone House Restroom will be closed beginning Monday August 17 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day for tree work being completed around the power lines.. The trail will be cleaned and re-open each night for park customer/owners to use. Updates will be posted when the work has been completed. Thank you for your patience!

How to Access the River Center & Great Miami River Trail in Middletown during Carmody Blvd. Closure

Due to road work, through traffic on Carmody Blvd. is closed from the 122 bridge to the intersection at S. Main Street. Access to The River Center and Great Miami River Trail remains available on from Carmody via Rt. 122. Access to The River Center via S. Main Street is not available during the duration of the road work. The closure is for 4-6 weeks. MetroParks appreciates your patience during this period of time.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF FUTURE VOA MUSEUM WALKWAY AREA AT VOICE OF AMERICA ATHLETIC COMPLEX

A section of the Voice of America Athletic Complex will be closed until approximately August 31, 2020 in order to construct a walkway between Voice of America MetroPark and the National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting. Please refer to the NEWS article for further details regarding the closure and a map depicting the closure area.

Park Closures at Various MetroParks Locations - Updated 4/17/2020

Antenen Preserve Area of Four Mile Creek MetroPark (2385 Treiber Road, Hamilton OH 45011) has been closed due to flooding. MetroParks will remove these closure notices once flooding has subsided and cleanup efforts are complete. As a general safety precaution, always stay away from high water and flooded areas. Water that may appear still on the surface can still have currents below that can be dangerous.

2/26/19 CLOSED - Stander Preserve

Stander Preserve in Reily Township is closed and shall remain closed until further notice. Please, visit the "NEWS" section for more information regarding this closure.