Spring Run

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Located in Trotwood, the 550-acre Spring Run Conservation Area is comprised of two land parcels: the 360-acre Great Miami Mitigation Bank, once planned to become a landfill, and the 190-acre former Larch Tree Golf Course. Spring Run is adjacent to the 2,384-acre Sycamore State Park – creating nearly 3,000 acres of natural open space and protection for wildlife in Montgomery County.

Main Entrance 

2765 North Snyder Road 

Dayton, OH 45426

 

Parking 

Free ADA accessible parking is available 

 

Park Hours 

Apr. 1 – Oct. 31, 8 AM – 10 PM
Nov. 1 – Mar. 31, 8 AM – 8 PM
Closed Christmas and New Year’s Day 

Pet Policy 

Dogs are welcome, but, for the safety and comfort of all patrons, must be leashed and under control at all times. 

Park Features

Great Miami Mitigation Bank

The first wetland and stream mitigation bank in Ohio owned, designed and managed by a conservation agency, the Great Miami Mitigation Bank is 360 acres of restored wetlands and prairie. The mitigation bank also serves as a regional economic development tool: Should an existing wetland be damaged, qualified developers can purchase federally required credits from the Great Miami Mitigation Bank. Funds are used to restore wetlands – critical native habitats that nearly disappeared during Ohio’s agricultural boom – and other conservation projects in MetroParks.  

Spring Run Restored Wetlands

Thanks to a generous H2Ohio grant, MetroParks was able to complete a restoration project in 2023 that converted the once-abandoned Larch Tree Golf Course back to natural habitat. Now, the 22 acres of restored wetlands can store an estimated 33 million gallons of water. In addition to the removal of invasive species, thousands of native trees, shrubs and other species were planted.

Home of a Future MetroPark

Long term, Five Rivers MetroParks’ vision is to transition Spring Run from a conservation area to a MetroPark designed to provide visitors with an introductory experience with nature. The existing three miles of paved trail – though unconnected – will eventually be connected with new pavement, giving all visitors a unique opportunity to see native wetland areas.

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