2024-2025 Holiday Closures
MetroParks' offices and Welcome Centers will be closed 12/24, 12/25 and 1/1. Happy Holidays!
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- Meadow Ridge MetroPark
Meadow Ridge MetroPark
Picnic Shelter
- The Meadow Ridge Shelter is a reservable picnic shelter, which will accommodate up to 80 people and is located in the Meadow Ridge Area of Elk Creek MetroPark.
- The shelter is handicapped accessible with a paved walkway to the shelter.
- It is equipped with picnic tables and a grill and is adjacent to a large paved parking area.
General Information:
- When reserved, there will be a “Reserved” sign on the shelter indicating that the shelter has been reserved for the day.
- Shelter reservations are daily from 8am to dusk.
- Upon departure, please leave shelter clean and all garbage placed in containers provided. (Visitors may want to bring extra trash bags.)
- Fishing is permitted with a valid Ohio Fishing License.
- All vehicles must park in designated parking spaces.
- Dogs are allowed, but must be kept on a leash, no longer than 6’ in length. Please clean up after your pet.
- NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES are permitted in the park.
- Trail maps can be found on the website by selecting MetroParks – Elk Creek MetroPark.
- Use of firearms and fireworks is strictly prohibited in all areas of the park.
- MetroParks prohibits the use of inflatable equipment such as bounce houses, slides or obstacle courses.
Metropark Alerts
Seasonal Park Closures
The following facilities are closed and will reopen on April 15th:
- Pioneer Church at Indian Creek MetroPark
- Meadow Ridge MetroPark and Rentschler Forest MetroPark flush restrooms
- Equestrian trails at Sebald MetroPark
- Drinking fountains
Voice of America MetroPark Cross Country Trail Closures
Portions of the Voice of America MetroPark Cross Country Trails will be closed for trail rerouting work. Trail closures will be marked with signs and barricades.
Create Family fun
MetroParks provides opportunities to experience open green spaces near home. Pick the time of day that fits your busy schedule to spend some time with nature. Hike a trail, wander through natural habitats, view wildlife or just play! Please consider donating to further MetroParks ability to provide these resources.