Alerts and Closures

Parking Lot and River Access Closed

• Start: November 18, 2024
• Construction
• Little Miami Scenic Corridor

Little Miami River Access Improvements at Bass Island will continue through summer of 2026. The Bass Island parking lot and river access will be closed during this time. Please refer to the project page for more information and check the website for updates on alerts and closures.

Golf Cart Paths Closed

• Start: March 25, 2025
• Construction
• Shawnee Lookout

Due to work for the Shawnee Lookout Stream Restoration project, the former golf cart paths will be closed beginning March 25th. Eagle’s Landing parking lot will remain open. Park roads and other trails will not be affected.

Golf Cart Paths Closed

• Start: March 25, 2025
• Construction
• Shawnee Lookout

Due to ongoing work for the Shawnee Lookout Stream Restoration project, the former golf cart paths are closed beginning March 25, 2025. Eagle’s Landing parking lot remains open. Park roads and other trails are not affected.

Werk Road - Partial Park Closure

• Start: May 1, 2026
• Construction
• Werk Road Property

A limited area within Werk Road Property is temporarily closed due to early site preparation for park improvements beginning later this year.  

Sharon Woods Harbor - Snack Bar Closed/Temporary Boathouse Location

• Start: May 4, 2026
• Project Related
• Sharon Woods Harbor

The Snack Bar at Sharon Woods Harbor will be closed during the Harbor Revitalization project. 

Beginning Thursday, May 28, boat rentals (single kayaks, tandem kayaks, canoes and pedalboats) are available at a temporary boathouse at Lakeside Lodge, 4661 Kemper Road. This temporary location is open seasonally for the duration of the project.

Shawnee Lookout Boat Ramp Closed

• Start: May 6, 2026
• Flooding
• Shawnee Lookout

The Shawnee Lookout boat ramp is closed to vehicular traffic due to high water and debris covering the ramp and parking area.

Water-Based Recreational Activities Suspended at Winton Lake

• Start: June 12, 2026
• Other
• Winton Woods

All water-based recreational activities are currently suspended at Winton Lake until further notice, including fishing, paddleboarding and boating, after an active sewage leak was observed near Winton Woods Harbor. Great Parks is actively working to resolve the issue in partnership with Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Health. Further updates will be shared as they become available.

Wooded Horse Trails Closed

• Start: June 15, 2026
• Weather
• Miami Whitewater Forest

The Miami Whitewater Forest Wooded Horse Trails are closed due to wet conditions. 

Water Off at Highwood Lodge

• Start: June 16, 2026
• Other
• Withrow Nature Preserve

The water is currently off at Highwood Lodge and the restrooms are closed. 

Glenwood Gardens - Traffic Changes

• Start: June 18, 2026
• Scheduled Maintenance
• Glenwood Gardens

A section of sidewalk as well as the eastbound lane dedicated for outbound vehicular traffic from Glenwood Gardens heading straight to Glendale Milford Rd. or right onto Springfield Pike between the park entrance and the Springfield Pike intersection will be closed intermittently from Monday, June 22 through Wednesday, Aug. 1. Full-day closures of the sidewalk section are expected Tuesday, June 23, and Friday, June 26.