Playgrounds

Chrisholm MetroPark

• Chrisholm MetroPark's Nature Playscape opened in 2019 and features a more natural play experience with wood structures, a sandbox and small slide. 
• Shaded areas, benches, a parking lot and a composting restroom are located nearby.
• The Chrisholm Shelter and the Augspurger House are within walking distance from the playground. 

Forest Run MetroPark-Timberman Ridge Area

• The playground at the Timberman Ridge Area of Forest Run MetroPark opened to the public in 2023. 
• The playground is located next to the Kestrel Shelter with easy access to water fountains, portable toilets and the main parking lot. 
  

Gov. Bebb MetroPark

• The Governor Bebb MetroPark playground is located within walking distance from both Pioneer Village and the Dry Fork Campground. 
• The playground has convenient parking, benches and access to shaded areas and portable toilets. 
• A small swing set is also available next to the Howe Shelter.

Rentschler Forest MetroPark

• The lower playground at Reigart Road Area of Rentschler Forest MetroPark was awarded "Best in Butler County" by the Hamilton Journal-News in 2023! 
• A parking lot, picnic tables, shaded areas and benches are all located close to the play equipment.
• The lower playground is also within walking distance from flush restrooms, drinking fountains and the Cummins and Riverview shelters. 
• The upper playground is conveniently located close to the H.F. Walsh and G. E. Condo shelters at the top of the park in a quiet, shady area. 

Indian Creek MetroPark

• The Indian Creek MetroPark playground can be accessed via the park's Springfield Road Entrance. 
• The playground is located in a shady area with convenient parking and benches close to the playground.
• The Mayer Picnic Shelter and portable toilets are within walking distance from the playground. 

Forest Run MetroPark-Wildlife Preserve Area

• The Forest Run MetroPark's Wildlife Preserve Area playground has shade structures, picnic tables and benches nearby. 
•  Portable toilets are located near the main parking lot. 

Sebald Park Area

• The largest playground at the Sebald Area of Elk Creek MetroPark is located across from Shelter 7. 
• Two smaller playboosters are located between Shelters 2 and 3 and next to Shelter 6. 
• Shaded areas and/or shelters with benches, paved parking areas and portable toilets can be found throughout the park. 

Voice of America MetroPark

• The Voice of America MetroPark playground is MetroParks' largest playground in the county.
• Shade structures, flush restrooms, water fountains, parking areas and VOA Lake access are all located nearby.
• The playground is within walking distance from the Gazebo, Lodge and concession areas.