Know before you go!

Current Park Notifications & 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.

  • Construction Alerts

    Construction may affect your access to the following parks and facilities:

    • Mar. 3-June 30: A section of the Armleder - Lunken Connector Trail will be closed from Mar. 3 through late May due to a Duke Energy gas pipeline replacement project.
    • May 5-Aug. 10: The Upper Gorge parking lot at Sharon Woods near Kreis Dam will be closed during construction of the new boardwalk and fishing pier.
    • May 27-Jul. 15: The Cotswold Overlook at Glenwood Gardens will be closed for renovation. Trail access will be maintained. 

  • 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
    • The Upper Gorge parking lot near Kreis Dam

  • Shawnee Lookout

    Ongoing: 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.

  • 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.

  • Fernbank Park

    Ongoing: The playground at Fernbank Park will be closed until flood damage to the safety surface can be repaired. 

    We are working with the Metropolitan Sewer District to address issues with the restrooms. While testing is underway, there are portalets in place. 

  • Glenwood Gardens / Cotswold Visitor Centre

    May 27-Jul. 15: The Cotswold Overlook at Glenwood Gardens will be closed for renovation. Trail access will be maintained. 

  • Winton Woods Boathouse

    June 8: Due to the flooding of Winton Woods Lake, the Winton Woods Boathouse will be closed today, Sunday, June 8, 2025.  The entrance is inaccessible due to the water on the dock area.

    The Winton Woods Boathouse will be closed from June 9, 2025 - Spring 2026 while the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) lowers Winton Lake for dam maintenance activities. The lower water level allows USACE to access and repair concrete at the dam’s control tower. Great Parks is offering limited boat rentals through July 2025.

  • Steamboat Bend Boat Ramp

    Ongoing:  Due to river levels and debris, the Steamboat Bend Boat Ramp and Marina is closed until the water level returns to normal.

  • Miami Whitewater Forest Wooded Horse Trails

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

  • Mitchell Memorial Forest

    June 5: The mountain bike trail is closed today due to wet conditions. Please do not ride. 

    Ongoing: During construction of the skills loop, the entrance to the 'A' loop of the Mitchell Memorial Forest mountain bike trails has been moved to the southwest corner of the parking lot. 

Park Facilities

Athletic Fields:

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

Trails:

  • Trails are open unless otherwise indicated. 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.