Alerts

Check here for recent updates on important information regarding trail closures, park alerts and ongoing construction.

Five Rivers MetroParks cares deeply about the health of its employees, volunteers and community. Five Rivers MetroParks continues to follow the directives and requirements from Governor DeWine, Ohio Department of Health , Public Health — Dayton & Montgomery County and CDC. MetroParks also is responding with the health and safety of its community, volunteers and employees top of mind. For the most up-to-date information on MetroParks operations related to COVID-19, please visit the MetroParks COVID-19 update page.

You can also find the most current information — as well as navigate trails, locate park amenities and much more — by downloading Five Rivers MetroParks’ new mobile app , powered by OuterSpatial.

Weather Policy

During, and immediately, following periods of severe weather, some areas of MetroParks facilities may not be available for use. These areas will be reopened as soon as possible after such an event. We follow a reopening plan that has been developed to best protect and best serve the majority of visitors as quickly as possible. The recreation trails near rivers may be under water in periods of river flooding. Please scout and plan your trips accordingly with MCD’s trail monitoring tool.

Closures expected for City of Dayton fireworks festival, July 3

July 3 2022 will be the City of Dayton’s Lights in Flight Fireworks Festival and Display at RiverScape MetroPark. The fireworks display is planned for 10 PM, following a street festival that begins at 5 PM.

Extensive road closures in the general area of the festival downtown are expected. Read our post for more information.

This alert applies to the following parks:

RiverScape Island

Portion of Great Miami River Trail closed due to sinkhole

A portion of the Great Miami River Trail directly south of Old Springfield Rd. will be closed due to a sinkhole adjacent to the bike path. For the safety of trail users and due to forecasted weather challenges, this portion will remain closed until repairs are completed.

This alert applies to the following parks:

Taylorsville

Woodman Fen Boardwalk Closed for Replacement

Since November 2021, the boardwalk path has been closed. As of early March 2022, the boardwalk was completely removed. It is expected to take at least two years to design and install a new boardwalk.

This alert applies to the following parks:

Woodman Fen

Great Miami Recreation Trail Downtown Intermittent Closures

3/1/22: The Great Miami Recreation Trail on the right bank near Washington Street/Edwin C. Moses Blvd. to just north of the Wolf Creek will have intermittent closures beginning March 14, 2022 through October 2023.

This alert applies to the following parks:

Paved Trails

Access to Huffman Prairie Flying Field

Before planning a visit to the Huffman Prairie Flying field, please double check the National Parks website. Access to this site is closed periodically for WPAFB functions.

This alert applies to the following parks:

Huffman

Possum Creek MetroPark Orange Horse Trail Section Closed

6/3/21: A section of the Possum Creek Orange Horse Trail east of the Reservable Area on Frytown Road has been closed indefinitely. Trail users should plan for an out and back experience until the trail can be rerouted.

This alert applies to the following parks:

Possum Creek

Wegeryzn Gardens MetroPark Visitor Center closed

4/14/2022: The Visitor Center is closed.

This alert applies to the following parks:

Wegerzyn Gardens

Contact

Emergencies: Dial 911
Inform the dispatcher that you are in a MetroParks facility and a ranger will be dispatched to your location immediately.

Non-Emergencies: 937-225-HELP (4357)
Call the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office to reach the Regional Dispatch Center, and a ranger will be dispatched to your location as soon as possible.

Report an issue in the parks:
937-275-PARK (7275)

Report an issue on the paved trails:
Management of the paved trails is shared by multiple agencies in the region. When reporting issues, check trail signage to see which agency manages the section you are on to insure proper routing, or use this form to report a problem.

Trail Conditions

MetroParks Mountain Biking Area (MoMBA)

Twin Valley Backpacking Trail (TVT)
For up to date trail conditions and closures at TVT, please call 937-274-3163. Check current weather conditions and short-term forecasts immediately before entering the backcountry.

River Corridor and Bikeways
The recreation trails near the rivers may be under water in periods of river flooding. Please scout and plan your trips accordingly. Use caution when traveling on sections that are under water, choosing an alternate route if at all possible. Visit miamivalleytrails.org or follow #MVTrails on Twitter for more detailed information regarding closures and alerts.