Park Safety

Park Officer Department

MetroParks of Butler County has an officer staff that provides safety and security throughout the park district.  MetroParks officers are certified peace officers.  The department consists of a number of full-time, service, and part-time officers.  The department also employs safety aides, who perform motor vehicle permit sales and assist visitors by providing park information as needed.

To Dispatch A Park Officer

For non-emergency assistance, MetroParks Officers can be dispatched by calling the Butler County Sheriff's Department at (513) 785-1300 and ask for a park officer to be sent to your location.  In case of an emergency, please dial 911.

Headquarter Location

1523 Bebb Park Lane

Okeana, OH  45053

Phone:  (513) 738-2090

Fax:  (513) 867-5954

Ranger Peter Campisi interacting with the Boy Scouts at a recent campout

MetroParks Officers

Chief Michael Broughton

Sergeant Ronald Lewis Jr

Sergeant Susan Heckaman

Ranger Jason Boerger

Ranger Elizabeth Mays

Ranger Peter Campisi

MetroParks Rules and Regulations (Effective June 1, 2008)

For a copy of MetroParks Rules and Regulations, please click here.  Copies of this document are also available at the MetroParks Administrative Office at 2051 Timberman Road, Hamilton, OH  45013.   Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.