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ONGOING: Rookie Rowers

This summer program is a wonderful chance for
ONGOING: Rookie Rowers

This summer program is a wonderful chance for
ONGOING: Adult Learn-To-Row

Greater Dayton Rowing Association will kick-off
 
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Island MetroPark  
101 E. Helena Street
Dayton, Ohio 45405
(937) 275-PARK 		 
   

Seasonal Update

Swaying weeping willow trees and tall sycamores offer great shade for your summer family picnic and for relaxing in comfort under them to enjoy the concert series at the historic band shell. A visit with children to Island MetroPark is not complete unless you stop by and enjoy the water play feature open daily 11 am to 8 pm. Fish from the banks, watch crewing on the Stillwater and Great Miami Rivers or simply stroll the paths of this oasis as it warms to the sights and sounds of summer time living in the city.

 
    • Just a few miles north of RiverScape, where the Stillwater River flows into the Great Miami, is an urban oasis with a long Dayton history. Its roots as a park were planted in the 19th century. Now beautifully restored, people from all over the area gather for concerts, special events, picnics and family fun in the water play area.


    • Island MetroPark was formerly known as the White City Amusement Park in the late 19th century. The park had a dance pavilion, amusement rides, canoe lockers, refreshment stand, and other recreation features. By 1907 the park had become run down and not well maintained. In 1910, Dayton started leasing the park land for $3,000 a year, and in 1911, a recommendation to buy the land was proposed in the report submitted by the Olmsted Brothers.

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    • The restrooms, picnic shelters, playground area, and Bandshell are all accessible.
      There are two disabled parking spots in the parking lot area. Two of the public restrooms have an accessible stall. There is one drinking fountain that works well for accessibility and two other that have dog watering capabilities.


    • Directions
      From I-75 take Stanley Ave. west until it dead ends at Helena St. Turn right and continue to Island MetroPark, which is on right side of the street near Riverside Drive. There is an overflow parking lot to the east of the park.

      Public Transportation
      RTA Bus Route 16
      Take route 16 north on Main through downtown to Riverside Drive and Helena Street. Cross Helena Street at the light and then travel over the bridge to the park.


    • Island MetroPark contains outstanding specimen trees of floodplain forests such as sycamore, cottonwood, burr, oak, American Elm and many others. Many migratory birds and animals such as Beavers and softshell turtles are commonly seen here.

Visitor Information

GPS Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.778519
Longitude: -84.196624

Park Hours:

  • April - Oct., 10:00am - 10:00pm
  • Nov. - March 31, 10:00am - 8:00pm
  • Closed Christmas and New Year's Day

Facility Rental:
Picnic shelters are available on a first come basis.

Parking:
Multiple free parking lots are available on site.

School Group Tours:
 
View a list of programs available.

Pet Policy:
Dogs are welcome, but must be leashed and under control at all times.

Park Features/Amenities
The 33-acre Island MetroPark is an urban oasis conveniently located in downtown Dayton filled with picturesque landscape and mature tree growth; a rich cultural heritage; recreation amenities and opportunities abound; and a waterway that borders both sides of the park.
 
 
 
 
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