***Please note, due to funding issues, this park area is closed to the public on a daily basis until further notice.   Clubs or organizations interested in discussing MetroParks' Adopt-A-Park program should contact the MetroParks Administrative Office at 513-867-5835.  Those present in closed park areas without authorization may be subject to citation and fine.

Park Facts:

Located amidst business and commercial development in southeast Hamilton, the 268-acre Gilmore Ponds Interpretive Preserve is a nature lover’s paradise. Abundant wildlife calls this preserve home, giving visitors using the miles of hiking trails plenty of opportunities for nature observation and study. Seasonal flooding of much of the acreage provides for the wetland character of much of this preserve, which has long been a popular destination for area birders. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has designated this park as one of its “Watchable Wildlife” viewing sites and Audubon Ohio has named it as an “Important Birding Area.”

Hours:

Closed--see notice above.

Park Features:

• (Park/trails map)
• Nature trails
• Wildlife observation areas
• Interpretive areas
• Remains of historic ice ponds and the Miami Erie Canal
• Popular destination for school field trips and bird watching enthusiasts

Park Location:

7950 Gilmore Road in Hamilton, Ohio  45015   [ Click here for a Google Map ]