The Great Miami River, Stillwater River and Mad River, along with Twin Creek, Greenville Creek and Buck Creek, make up one of only 35 national water trail systems (designated by the U.S. Department of the Interior) and the only one in Ohio. The three rivers are state-designated water trails, too. And the Stillwater River and Greenville Creek are state-designated Scenic Rivers.
Switch to Map ViewBring the family for a picnic by the water or in the shade of a 300-year-old beech-maple forest. Hike 5 miles of nature trails through 250 acres of green meadows and abundant wildflowers, scenic waterways, and bird, deer, and turtle habitats. All ages can fish without a license at Hosterman Lake or take a non-motorized boat out for a rela ...
Huffman MetroPark is being managed for natural diversity, making it an ideal spot for wildlife viewing. The lake and Mad River highlight this 316- acre MetroPark. The park has over three miles of wooded and open meadow trails for walking, running and cross-country skiing. This park is home to the MetroParks Mountain Biking Area, MoMBA --- ...
About What began as a shallow feeder lake for the Miami & Erie Canal in the 19th century, later turned into a popular resort park after the canal era ended in Ohio. Today, Indian Lake offers a variety of on-the-water recreational options including boating, fishing, jet skiing, and swimming. Off the lake, visitors can enjoy camping, pic ...
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 Syst ...
1 acre Performance pavilion Water feature Paved walking path Trailhead Parking lot Restrooms Lock 9 Park is a community gathering space on the banks of the Great Miami River and at the intersection of the Great Miami River Trail and Ohio-to-Indiana Trail. The park now includes the Performance Pavilion for ent ...
The Mad River Gorge & Nature Preserve is 91 acres of natural beauty, encompassing a main hiking trail along an old railroad, access to the Mad River, natural dolomite cliffs reaching heights up to 50 feet for rock climbing, and a beautiful stream-side forest teeming with native wildflowers and ideal birdwatching opportunities. Pa ...
About The Miami and Erie Canal was constructed to help transport goods and services from Toledo to Cincinnati and various points in between. Construction of the canal began in the mid 1820’s and was completed in 1845. The year the canal saw the most use was in 1851, that year there were over 400 boats in use along the canal. The tow ...
MCD maintains the Miami Bend Park in West Carrollton. A quiet respite from the urban metropolitan area, the park offers ample parking, a kayak launch, informational kiosks and Accessible boat dock. Miami Bend Park includes a low dam, attractive for fishing and bird watching. Safe portage is located on the left side of the dam. DO NOT padd ...
37-acre park with Ohio's largest prehistoric burial mound, an observation platform, grills, playground, and shelters with picnic tables. About the Mound Miamisburg Mound is one of the two largest conical mounds in eastern North America. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the mound is 65 feet tall and 800 feet in ...
Monroe Bicentennial Commons Park is a growing park at the western edge of the City of Monroe along the picturesque Great Miami River, a state and national scenic river. In addition to a covered playground, restroom facility and walking paths, the park connects with the Great Miami River Trail and US Bike Route 25, a 308-mile trail s ...
Awards The city of Piqua Power Plant Waterfront Redevelopment Project has recieved an award for Environmental Excellence from the National Demolition Association. Piqua's contractor, Homrich of Carleton, Michigan was presented the award in the Community Enhancement category at the NDA Demolition Convention and Expo in Orlando, Florida on ...
