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.

  • Highfield Discovery Garden

    Ongoing: The Wizard’s Garden area will be closed from Wednesday, August 21st through the end of the year.

  • Sharon Woods

    Ongoing: Due to construction of the Sharon Lake draining and dredging project, park facilities will close beginning April 1, 2024:

    • Sharon Lake, including the fishing dock and canoe/kayak launch
    • Boathouse
    • Shared-Use Trail around the lake – see map of Alternative Trail
    • Lakeside Lodge reservable shelter and adjacent parking lot on Kemper Road
  • Sharon Woods G.C.

    Ongoing: The Sharon Woods Golf Course 18 Hole Irrigation Project commences Monday, August 19, 2024 and will continue to Monday December 23, 2024.  

  • Restrooms / Facilities Closed for the Season

    Restrooms & Water Fountains are closed for some parks. Click below for details

    Restrooms & Water Fountains are closed at the following parks:

    • Sharon Woods: All restrooms and drinking fountains
    • Embshoff Woods: All restrooms and drinking fountains
    • Triple Creek: All restrooms and drinking fountains
    • Francis Recreacres: All restrooms and drinking fountains
    • Miami Whitewater Forest: 
      • All restrooms, drinking fountains and shower house
    • Mitchell Memorial Forest: Restrooms and drinking fountain
    • Fernbank Park: All restrooms
    • Woodland Mound: Juneberry restroom
    • Avoca Park: Restrooms and drinking fountains
    • Armleder Park: Restrooms and drinking fountains
    • Shawnee Lookout
      • Cabin View restrooms and drinking fountains
      • Cedar Bend restrooms and drinking fountains
      • Eagle’s Landing & Clubhouse facilities will remain open
  • Miami Whitewater Forest Trails

    11/5 - 12/2: The Drees Connector Trail Project will commence November 5, 2024 and continue through December 2, 2024 at the Miami Whitewater Forest Park near the Shaker Trace Outer Loop Trail.

  • Shawnee Lookout

    Ongoing: Due to safety concerns, Cedar Bend Playground is closed for further inspection to ensure guest safety.

  • Miami Whitewater Forest Wooded Horse Trails

    12/5: The Wooded Horse Trails at Miami Whitewater Forest are closed due to wet conditions. 

  • Winton Woods Disc Golf

    November 20: Site Construction is beginning work on the Winton Woods disc golf renovation starting Nov. 20th.  The work will start with removal of the existing asphalt tee pads and baskets, and will consist of installing new concrete tee pads and new baskets and signage. The work is estimated to take 3-4 weeks.

    Work will begin on the front 9. Holes 1-9 will be closed until the front 9 renovations are complete. After the front 9 renovation is complete, it will be reopened and the back 9 will be closed. The holes will be blocked off with construction fencing and signage.

  • Bass Island

    Little Miami River Access Improvements at Bass Island will begin Monday, November 18, 2024 and will be complete in late 2025. 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.

  • The Mill Course

    12/5: Due to snow and ice on the greens The Mill Golf Course will be closed today. The pro shop will remain open and we will reevaluate the course tomorrow morning.

Park Facilities

Athletic Fields:

  • Visit our Athletics page for rain-out numbers for leagues at Miami Whitewater Forest, Triple Creek and Francis RecreAcres.

Snack Bars

  • Miami Whitewater Forest Snack Bar, Sharon Woods Snack Bar, and Winton Woods Snack Bar are open for the season on May 27, 2024.

Trails:

  • Trail are open. The Armleder Trail Connection to Lunken is closed when the Ohio River level is at 38 feet or above. Otto Armleder Park & Recreation Complex closes when the river level is at 42 feet or above. See the National Weather Service for current and forecasted river levels.

Wet Playgrounds

  • Woodland Mound and Winton Woods wet playgrounds are open for the season