The 33-acre Island MetroPark is an urban oasis conveniently located in downtown Dayton and filled with picturesque landscape and mature tree growth, a rich cultural heritage, recreation amenities and opportunities, and a waterway that borders both sides of the park. The park was originally a part of the “Report on Proposed Park Systems” done for the city of Dayton. The report was submitted in 1911 by the Olmsted Brothers landscape architecture firm, world-renowned for enhancing the natural beauty of urban sites with their designs. The whole report stems from the urging of John Patterson (co-founder of the National Cash Register Company and one of the most pivotal leaders during the Great Flood of 1913). In 1995, Five Rivers MetroParks started a rehabilitation of the park to protect the character set forth by Patterson and the Olmsteds, and now offers amenities needed for today’s active and healthy lifestyles.
This park is managed by Five Rivers MetroParks. View their brochure about the park.
