Alerts

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

Program Cancellations

Programs that require reservations may be cancelled if a minimum number of reservations are not received. Those with reservations will be contacted if such a situation occurs.

Storm 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 the rivers may be under water in periods of river flooding. Please scout and plan your trips accordingly.

Huffman Dam Paving Project

7/8/19: The Huffman Dam Paving Project begins Monday, July 8 and will run though August 15. At this time, there will not be any access to this area that spans the Huffman Dam.

This alert applies to the following parks:

Huffman

Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark Boardwalk Closed

6/28/19: The boardwalk and the Marie Aull Trail at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark is closed due to storm damage.

This alert applies to the following parks:

Wegerzyn Gardens

Paved Recreation Trail Closures

6/27/19: Weekend closures of the Great Miami River Recreation Trail where it passes under the Main Street/SR 48 bridge repair project are possible for the duration of the project. Upcoming closures include July 5, 12 and 19. Signed detours are in place to guide trail users around the closed sections on the north and south sides of the river.

This alert applies to the following parks:

Paved Trails

Sugarcreek MetroPark Cross Country Schedule

6/10/19: High school cross country training has been permitted for the following times:

Centerville: 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM on Mondays, June 10 through August 12 and 6:15 – 9:15 PM on July 22; 3:15 – 6:15 PM for August 19 through October 7, plus 8 – 11 AM on October 14
Alter: 3:15 – 4:45 PM on Wednesdays, July 8 through November 11
Bellbrook: 6 to 7:30 PM on Tuesdays and 8:30 – 10 AM on Thursdays through July 25

This alert applies to the following parks:

Sugarcreek

Pedestrian Bridge at Deeds Point MetroPark Closed

4/2/19: The pedestrian bridge at Deeds Point MetroPark is closed. Reconstruction will begin in spring of 2020. The Webster Street Bridge will serve as a detour. Directional signage for the detour is posted at both the pedestrian and Webster Street bridges. For more information, contact Chief of Planning and Projects Carrie Scarff, 937-277-5399.

This alert applies to the following parks:

Deeds Point RiverScape

Hilton Drive Detour at Hills & Dales MetroPark

5/14/19: A new curb and street surface are being added along Hilton Dr. from Cardington to Stockton. During this time, Hilton Dr. will be closed and a detour into the White Oak Camp portion of Hills & Dales MetroPark (2606 Hilton Dr.) will be available on Glenbeck Ave. either from South Dixie or via Crescent and Crauder. The City of Kettering has placed signs at nearby intersections to guide traffic in and out of the park. Construction will be taking place 7 AM to 5 PM, Mon.-Fri. Construction equipment will be stored on some parts of park property, but White Oak Camp will be available for use. The estimated completion date for the project is Nov. 1, 2019.

This alert applies to the following parks:

Hills & Dales

Keowee Street Bridge Construction Detour

11/28/17: A detour route will be constructed for the Great Miami River Recreational Trail prior to commencing demolition of the Keowee Street bridge. This short detour will route trail users up a paved ramp to the top of the levee, across Keowee Street at the north end of the bridge, and back down a paved ramp to the Trail, a total distance of about one thousand feet. Trail users will be separated from traffic by concrete barriers when crossing Keowee Street. Detour signing will be erected by the contractor when it is ready for use. The detour will remain in place until the bridge is completed, which is estimated to be September of 2019.

Also during bridge construction, boat traffic on the Great Miami River will not be able to cross under the bridge. The portage route for boaters is the same as the detour for the Great Miami River Recreational Trail described above. Advance signage for boaters will be erected by the contractor.

This alert applies to the following parks:

Paved Trails

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: 937-535-2580
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.