Miami County Parks

Today the Tow Path section of bikeway will be closed from 8:30-10 am for tree removal. The location is mile marker 5.0, a little north of the Tipp City line on the Tow Path. This same section will be closed on Friday April 17 for the Paving Project, weather permitting.

Notice: There will be bikeway repairs today on the tow path section between Troy and Tipp City. They will be repaving this section on Friday, April 17, weather permitting.

Looking for fun, easy community service hours? Look no further than the Miami County Park District. April 18 from 12-5 p.m. is the Hug the Earth Festival at Lost Creek Reserve. If interested, please click on the link and sign-up today! signupgenius.com/go/10C0449AAAB…

Learn about animals that lay eggs. We have a variety of eggcellent activities including egg dying and hunting for animal eggs! This is NOT a traditional egg hunt. One registration per family. Select a time of 11 a.m., 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. when registering. miamicountyparks.recdesk.com/Community/Cale…

Garbry Big Woods Sanctuary is closed for the remainder of today for trees down due to the high winds. We will evaluate and open as soon as it is safe for our staff and visitors.

Spring Forward On Sunday, March 8th, at 2 a.m. we spring forward an hour. Yes, you may be losing an hour a sleep, but look at the bright side, summer is that much closer! Don't forget to set all your clocks an hour ahead before you go to sleep tonight.

All parks and offices are open. Enjoy the snow and stay warm!

Due to the large amount of snowfall, park openings on Monday will be delayed and some parks may not open. Parks may also close early due to extremely low temperatures. The offices at Lost Creek Reserve & Charleston Falls Preserve will be closed. Check back for updates.

Due to current weather conditions, the Holiday Lights at Lost Creek Reserve will be closed Sat, Dec 13 to ensure the safety of visitors and staff. Also, all Miami County Park District parks will close early as weather conditions continue to impact park operations.

Sweetheart Stroll at the Holiday Lights at Lost Creek Reserve this Thursday in Troy thislocallife.com/sweetheart-str…

Frederick Selanders Jr. shared some photos from today at Hobart Urban Nature Preserve. It's a wintery wonderland! Enjoy! Thanks for sharing Frederick!

Last night's Holiday Lights volunteer group was Awakenings Christian Fellowship. They brought plenty of holiday cheer as they greeted visitors. We look forward to seeing you tonight from 6-9 p.m. — Santa will be making an appearance, thanks to Kasi Services of Troy!

The snowfall has us feeling the holiday spirit, making it the perfect night to visit the Holiday Lights at Lost Creek Reserve. Join us tonight and tomorrow from 6–9 p.m.

Join us for Festive Foraging in your parks today. Search the trails for one of our handcrafted wooden ornaments. Find one, scan the QR tag to claim it—and enter to win a ticket to Holiday Lights at Lost Creek Reserve. A little magic, no shopping required! miamicountyparks.recdesk.com/Community/Cale…

Ranger Hicks spotted this Autumn Meadowhawk dragonfly at Charleston Falls Preserve. If you too are still spotting dragonflies, you’re likely seeing the Autumn Meadowhawk—one of Ohio’s latest-flying dragonflies! These small, bright-red fliers often stay active into November.

FEATURED: 15 Christmas Light Displays & Drive Thrus to Enjoy thislocallife.com/holiday-light-…

Communities across Ohio are glowing a little brighter this season as TourismOhio unveils the 2025 Ohio Holiday Lights Trail featuring 79 spectacular light displays stretching from small-town downtowns to major attractions. Read More 🎄✨: bit.ly/3M7dLO0 #HolidaysinOhio

If you aren't in your parks enjoying the fall colors, you're missing out! Thanks to Colleen Pearson, you can enjoy these photos from Twin Arch Reserve today.

#FallFarmFest is underway. Be sure to cast a vote for your favorite & funniest scarecrow at the info booth.