Alerts and Closures

Parking Lot and River Access Closed

• Start: November 18, 2024
• Construction
• 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

• Start: March 25, 2025
• Construction
• 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.

Werk Road - Partial Park Closure

• Start: May 1, 2026
• Construction
• Werk Road Property

A limited area within Werk Road Property is temporarily closed due to early site preparation for park improvements beginning later this year.  

Sharon Woods Harbor - Snack Bar Closed/Temporary Boathouse Location

• Start: May 4, 2026
• Project Related
• 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.

Shawnee Lookout Boat Ramp - Parking Lot Closed

• Start: June 24, 2026
• Flooding
• Shawnee Lookout

The Shawnee Lookout boat ramp is now open, but the parking lot remains closed until silt and debris from flooding can be removed.

Mitchell Mountain Bike Trail Closed

• Start: August 1, 2026
• Weather
• Mitchell Memorial Forest

Due to wet trail conditions the mountain bike trail and skills course at Mitchell Memorial Forest are now closed. Please do not hike or ride. 

Winton Woods Harbor - No Motorized Boat Rentals

• Start: August 2, 2026
• Weather
• Winton Woods Harbor

Due to rising lake levels, Winton Woods Boathouse has suspended rental of motorized boats. Non-motorized boats are still available to re

Timberlakes Trail Closed

• Start: August 3, 2026
• Scheduled Maintenance
• Miami Whitewater Forest

The Timberlakes trail at Miami Whitewater Forest is closed today 8/3/26 for Invasive Species Management.