Alerts

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

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 the trail conditions monitor on Miami Valley Trails.

 

Yellow Trail Loop Closed, Out-and-Back Option Available

Published April 22, 2025

The western portion of the Yellow Trail loop between waypoints 2 and 8 is closed. The eastern side remains open for an out-and-back hike from either the dam overlook or East Park. The Orange Trail, Green Trail and CCC Shelter remain open and accessible from the East Park entrance at 2101 U.S. 40. For your safety, please follow all posted park signage and instructions regarding trail closures.

This alert applies to the following parks:

Taylorsville

Renovation work underway at the Visitor Center at Carriage Hill MetroPark

Published April 16, 2025

We’re excited to share that renovation work is underway both inside and outside the Visitor Center at Carriage Hill MetroPark. While the park and trails will remain open, please note that the Visitor Center will undergo significant updates through summer 2025. Periodic closures of the building may occur due to construction activity, including heavy equipment use and noise.

During this time, the museum located inside the Visitor Center is closed until further notice. As part of the renovation, the museum space is being re-imagined. While some historical stories and artifacts may return, they may be presented in new ways that better reflect the evolving interpretation of the site’s history.

The interactive classroom and restrooms will remain accessible during open hours of the Visitor Center.

We appreciate your patience as we work to enhance the visitor experience and share the rich heritage of the Carriage Hill Historical Farm in fresh and meaningful ways.

This alert applies to the following parks:

Carriage Hill

Intermittent closures of Great Miami River Trail at Taylorsville for construction

Updated April 14, 2025

Construction of the Vandalia bikeway connector to the Great Miami River Trail will mean periodic closures of the trail’s intersection of Route 40 within Taylorsville MetroPark. In April, the closures will be intermittent and only during weekdays; the trail will be fully open on weekends. A detour will be available on Cassel Road. All other areas of Taylorsville MetroPark will be accessible.

Detailed information on the construction project can be found on the Ohio Department of Transportation’s website.

This alert applies to the following parks:

Taylorsville Paved Trails

NATO Conference Closures Expected in May

Published March 26, 2025

Dayton will host the Spring Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly this May, with a portion of downtown Dayton being transformed into “NATO Village.” The NATO Village footprint will include sections of the downtown Great Miami River Trail and all of RiverScape MetroPark, which means access to these amenities and facilities will be restricted to the public for the duration of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (May 20 through May 27). These closures are for the safety and security of NATO attendees as well as the surrounding Dayton community.

For specific Great Miami River Trail alternative routes during this time, visit miamivalleytrails.org.
Parkgoers are encouraged to explore the many other MetroParks’ parks, facilities, trails and hidden gems across Montgomery County during this time:

Discover more outdoor adventures at metroparks.org.

What is the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, and why is it coming to Dayton? 

The NATO Parliamentary Assembly was created in 1955 to serve as a link between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the parliaments of the now 32 NATO nations, with the most recent additions being Finland (2023) and Sweden (2024). The United States has not hosted a session since the Annual Session in Orlando, FL, in the Fall of 2003. The U.S. has never hosted a Spring Session of the Assembly until Dayton 2025, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords.

Stay up to date on public communications – including closures, public transportation changes and more – by visiting www.natopa-dayton2025.org.

This alert applies to the following parks:

RiverScape Paved Trails

Construction at Island MetroPark

Published March 14, 2025

Visitors to Island MetroPark should be prepared for construction in several areas of the park, including the paved trails and walkways as well as the playground and waterplay areas. The park will remain open during construction. Construction is currently underway and will continue into summer 2025.

This work is made possible thanks to the voters of Montgomery County, the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund administered by the National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior, Community Development Block Grant, and the Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation and its donors.

This alert applies to the following parks:

Island

Big Woods Trail at Sugarcreek Closed

Published February 19, 2024

The Big Woods trail has been closed for safety reasons with the rock steps going down into the creek. We have removed some of the rock steps and erected a wood fence to deter people from going down to the trail. This alert will be updated once the timeline for re-opening is determined.

This alert applies to the following parks:

Sugarcreek

Woodman Fen Boardwalk Closed for Replacement

Updated January 16, 2024

Since November 2021, the boardwalk path has been closed. As of early March 2022, the boardwalk was completely removed.

This alert applies to the following parks:

Woodman Fen

Eastwood Playground Removed

Updated July 17, 2023

The playground at Eastwood MetroPark has been removed. During the course of an inspection in Spring 2023, items needing significant repairs were identified.

This alert applies to the following parks:

Eastwood

Access to Huffman Prairie Flying Field

Updated November 23, 2020

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
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.

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