Alerts and Closures

Know Before You Go!

Current park alerts and closures


Before you head out into the parks, check here for the most up-to-date information on winter sport availability, road closures, construction projects and more.

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Otto Armleder Connector Trail Closed

  • start Start: May 26, 2026
  • warning icon Flooding
  • location icon Otto Armleder Memorial Park

Due to rising river levels, the Otto Armleder Connector Trail is now closed. 

Shaker Trace Outer Loop Trail Closures

  • start Start: May 23, 2026

Due to flooding, the Shaker Trace Outer Loop is closed and detoured at two sections: the Willey Road and New Haven Road underpasses. Trail users will need to use the higher-ground road-crossing sections to continue on the trail. 

Winton Woods Boathouse Closed

  • start Start: May 23, 2026
  • warning icon Flooding
  • location icon Winton Woods Harbor

The Winton Woods Boathouse will be closed today due to flooding.

Mitchell Mountain Bike Trail Closed

  • start Start: May 19, 2026
  • warning icon Weather
  • location icon Mitchell Memorial Forest

The mountain bike trail and skills course at Mitchell Memorial Forest are closed due to wet conditions. Please do not ride.

Shawnee Lookout Boat Ramp Closed

  • start Start: May 6, 2026
  • warning icon Flooding
  • location icon Shawnee Lookout

The Shawnee Lookout boat ramp is closed to vehicular traffic due to high water and debris covering the ramp and parking area.

Sharon Woods - Kayak Launch Lot and Crosswalk Striping

  • start Start: May 4, 2026
  • warning icon Construction
  • location icon Sharon Woods

A contractor will be planting wetland plugs from approximately 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. from May 7-June 5.

  • May 7 – 22: Site access will occur from the Kemper Road trail crossing; a truck and trailer will be staged in the Kemper Road parking lot and a UTV may be parked overnight
  • May 23-June 5: Site access will occur from the Sharon Knoll gate; a truck and trailer may be staged at the boat ramp and a UTV parked in the Kemper Road parking lot overnight

No trail closures are expected but trail users can expect a UTV infrequently traveling along the northern half of the trail.

Sharon Woods Harbor - Temporary Boathouse Location

  • start Start: May 4, 2026
  • warning icon Project Related
  • location icon Sharon Woods Harbor

Beginning Thursday, May 28, boat rentals (single kayaks, tandem kayaks, canoes and pedalboats) are available at a temporary boathouse at Lakeside Lodge, 4661 Kemper Road. This temporary location is open seasonally for the duration of the Sharon Woods Harbor Revitalization project.

Werk Road - Partial Park Closure

  • start Start: May 1, 2026
  • warning icon Construction
  • location icon Werk Road Property

A limited area within Werk Road Property is temporarily closed due to early site preparation in advance of Park Improvements beginning later in the year.  

Golf Cart Paths Closed

  • start Start: March 25, 2025
  • warning icon Construction
  • location icon Shawnee Lookout

Due to work for the Shawnee Lookout Stream Restoration project, the former golf cart paths will be closed beginning March 25th. Eagle’s Landing parking lot will remain open. Park roads and other trails will not be affected.

Parking Lot and River Access Closed

  • start Start: November 18, 2024
  • warning icon Construction
  • location icon Little Miami Scenic Corridor

Little Miami River Access Improvements at Bass Island will continue through summer of 2026. The Bass Island parking lot and river access will be closed during this time. Please refer to the project page for more information and check the website for updates on alerts and closures.

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