Alerts and Closures

Power Out

• Start: March 11, 2026
• Weather
• Woodland Mound

Due to downed wires, power is out at Woodland Mound Park, including Seasongood Nature, the Breezy Point Snack Bar and the ranger station.

Winton Woods Boathouse Closed

• Start: March 6, 2026
• Flooding
• Winton Woods Harbor

Winton Woods Boathouse will remain closed this weekend due to flooding

Shawnee Lookout Road Closures

• Start: March 5, 2026
• Flooding
• Shawnee Lookout

Lawrenceburg Road is currently closed at US 50 towards the Lost Bridge and Miami View Rd. is also closed coming from Cleves. 

To access Shawnee Lookout, Mt. Nebo Road from US 50 to Lawrenceburg is the most direct route.

Otto Armleder Connector Trail Closed

• Start: March 4, 2026
• Flooding
• Otto Armleder Memorial Park

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

Werk Road Park Closure

• Start: March 2, 2026
• End: March 13, 2026
• Other
• Werk Road Property

The Werk Road Property is temporarily closed due to early site preparation in advance of park improvements beginning later in the year.  The park will reopen by March 14th, in time for the Discover Werk Road event.

Shawnee Lookout Boat Ramp Closed

• Start: February 21, 2026
• Flooding
• Shawnee Lookout

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

Mitchell Mountain Bike Trail Closed

• Start: February 13, 2026
• Weather
• Mitchell Memorial Forest

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

Construction Alert: Sharon Woods Drive Bridge Area

• Start: December 31, 2025
• Construction
• Sharon Woods

Construction for the Sharon Woods Drive Bridge Stream and Sanitary Sewer Modification Project will begin on January 5 and continue through spring. The bridge will remain open to vehicles and pedestrians; however, access to the stream under the bridge will be restricted, and the nearby trail will have a short-signed detour onto the park road. Construction traffic and equipment will be present in the area during this time.

Wooded Horse Trails Closed

• Start: December 1, 2025
• Weather
• Miami Whitewater Forest

The Miami Whitewater Forest Wooded Horse Trails are closed for the season. 

Seasonal Facility Update

• Start: November 6, 2025
• Scheduled Maintenance
• All Parks

As colder weather arrives, some restrooms and park facilities are now closed for the winter season. Portable restrooms are available in select areas for visitor convenience.

Campgrounds remain open for winter camping; however, site water spigots have been turned off for the season. Thank you for your understanding as we prepare our parks for winter conditions.