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Local Parks: Germantown MetroPark

7101 Conservancy Rd
Germantown, OH 45327
Phone: (937) 275-7275

Hours
Park Grounds:
April 1 - October 31: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
November 1 - March 31: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Closed Christmas and New Year's Day.
Nature Center:
Tuesday - Friday and Sunday: noon - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Extended Summer Hours (Memorial Day - Labor Day):
Tuesday - Friday and Sunday: noon - 7 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Open Monday holidays.
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About the Park

A world of wilderness awaits at Germantown MetroPark - just 20 minutes from the Dayton Mall. Spectacular ravines, towering trees, wildflowers and excellent opportunities to observe wildlife add to the appeal of this 1655-acre MetroPark. It has been designated as a Watchable Wildlife viewing site by Ohio Department of Natural Resources and an Important Bird Area by National Audubon Society. Visit the underground Nature Center with exhibits, gift shop, wildlife viewing window, scenic overlook and 500-foot boardwalk. Also enjoy hiking trails (some quite rugged), fishing, fossil collecting and scenic picnicking. Some picnic shelters are reservable and great for family reunions or group picnics.

Fishing Canoeing & Kayaking Sledding Cross-Country Skiing Nature Visitor Centers Gift Shops

Group Tours Picnic Shelters Reservable Picnic Shelters Workshops Fossil Collecting Group Camping

Highlights
Bob Siebenthaler Natural Area: This beautiful woodland offers a rich display of spring wildflowers and scenic hiking year-round. The area honors the many contributions of former MetroParks Commissioner Bob Siebenthaler to land stewardship and conservation in the Miami Valley.

Old Forest:
This mature, old-growth woodland preserved is the largest tract of old woods in Montgomery County. This magnificent forested area is filled with large, old trees hinting at what Ohio's forests were like before European settlement. Due to its size, it provides crucial habitat for species not found in other areas. A variety of small orchids have been found, and wildflowers carpet the old forest in the spring. Wild turkeys have also been spotted. Breeding bird surveys indicate brown creepers and summer tanagers nest here, both rare occurrences for Montgomery County.

Nature Center:
Visit the underground Nature Center to learn more about land stewardship and the outstanding natural features of Germantown MetroPark through colorful, interactive exhibits. Visit the Window on Wildlife - a great place for birdwatching year-round. There's also a 500-foot, wheelchair accessible boardwalk offering scenic woodland views. The park's trail system begins from the boardwalk.

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