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.
Parking Lot and River Access Closed
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Start:
November 18, 2024
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Construction
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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.
Golf Cart Paths Closed
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Start:
March 25, 2025
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Construction
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Shawnee Lookout
Due to ongoing work for the Shawnee Lookout Stream Restoration project, the former golf cart paths are closed beginning March 25, 2025. Eagle’s Landing parking lot remains open. Park roads and other trails are not affected.
Sharon Woods Harbor - Snack Bar Closed/Temporary Boathouse Location
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Start:
May 4, 2026
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Project Related
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Sharon Woods Harbor
The Snack Bar at Sharon Woods Harbor will be closed during the Harbor Revitalization project.
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 project.
Disc Golf Course Renovation
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Start:
September 3, 2026
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Construction
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Embshoff Woods Nature Preserve
Renovations on the Emshoff Woods Disc Golf Course will start on Tuesday, September 7th. The course will be closed during the renovation period, with a planned reopening in Fall 2026, weather permitting.
Juneberry Shelter - No Water
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Start:
October 25, 2026
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Equipment Failure
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Woodland Mound
Sharon Woods - Harbor Revitalization Construction - Lake Lowering
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Start:
October 26, 2026
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Construction
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Sharon Woods
Contractors will start lowering Sharon Lake on Tuesday, October 27. The lake will remain lowered until Spring 2027. The central area of Sharon Lake, near the harbor, will need to be lowered a minimum of 12 feet in order to install sheet piling for the new lake edge. A pool of water will remain in the center of the lake for fish habitat. The water levels will vary throughout the lake due to the weirs that were constructed during the dredge project. The weirs will help maintain higher water levels north and east of Kreis dam. These areas will only be lowered 4 feet below the normal pool height. Boat access to the lake will be restricted while the water is down. Water levels will be raised for the 2027 boating season. Completion of the project is subject to change and updates will be provided on the Sharon Woods Revitalization project page.
Shaker Trace Loop Trail Paving Project
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Start:
October 29, 2026
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End:
November 20, 2026 -
Construction
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Miami Whitewater Forest
From November 2 - 20, contractors will be paving the Shaker Trace Trail Inner & Outer Loop at Miami Whitewater Forest. Work includes repairing deteriorated subgrade and stone base where needed and installing a new 2-inch asphalt surface overlay along the trail. Sections of the trail will be temporarily closed during repairs and paving. Work will be phased to allow other sections to remain open for visitor use whenever possible. Detour and informational signage will be placed at trail intersections, road crossings, and trail access points.
Shaker Trace Loop Closures
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Start:
November 16, 2026
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End:
February 12, 2027
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Construction
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Miami Whitewater Forest
Due to the Miami Whitewater Forest Golf Course Irrigation project, there may be intermittent closures to the Shaker Trace Loop trail. Crews will be onsite to ensure safety for both work crews and trail users.