651 Dayton-Xenia Road, Xenia, Ohio 45385   (937) 562-7440

Welcome to Greene County Parks

Upcoming Events

Thursday Morning Hikes for Active Adults age 60+

Thursdays in November, 9 a.m. @ Crooked Creek Nature Sanctuary

Active senior adults are welcome and encouraged to join a park naturalist for a nature hike. Explore changes of the seasons, view wildlife and relish the company of others. There will be no hike on Thanksgiving Day. Free.

Naturalist Nature Hike

Saturday, November 22, 10 a.m. @ Crooked Creek Nature Sanctuary

Whatever we find along the trail will be our topic of discussion. Come enjoy some time outdoors, searching for new things in nature and spending quality time with friends and family. Free

Project Feeder Watch

Saturday, November 22, 1 p.m. @ Narrows Reserve Nature Center

Calling all bird lovers! Come and learn about bird feeding, bird identification and healthy bird seed. This program assists our naturalists with determining the number and types of birds utilizing the feeders at the Nature Center. Free

Fall Shutterbugs

Saturday, November 22, 9 a.m. @ the Narrows Reserve Nature Center

This is the last chance this fall to absorb the knowledge of local photograhy expert Paul Rybolt. He'll be working with participants on Computerized Photo Enhancements during this session.

$5.00 (R) or $7.00 (NR) per person; advance registration with payment required.

A Canine Christmas

Saturday, November 29, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. @ James Ranch Park

Get your dog's picture taken with Santa Claus! These make great gifts for the coming holidays. Portraits by Better Images Portrait Studio. $5.00 (R) or $7.00 (NR) per 5x7 photo.

Click here for a flyer all about it.

Get Walking Greene County: Paws to Lose Pounds

Thursday, December 4, 6:30 p.m. @ James Ranch Park

Your well-mannered dog on a non-retractable leash will reap the benefits while walking toward a healthier lifestyle with you. Don't forget your passport - if you don't have one, you can pick one up from the staff member at the hike. Hike a total of 30 miles in any combination of hikes offered in this program and be eligible to purchase a Greene County Parks walking stick! Pictures will be available of your dog(s) with Santa for $5 (R) or $7 (NR) per 5x7 portrait. The hike is Free.

Thursday Morning Hikes for Active Adults age 60+

Thursdays in December, 9 a.m. @ Narrows Reserve, main parking lot

Active senior adults are welcome and encouraged to join a park naturalist for a nature hike. Explore changes of the seasons, view wildlife and relish the company of others. There will be no hike on Christmas Day. Free

Santa's Holiday in the Park

Fridays and Saturdays, December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 & 206:30 - 8:30 p.m. @ James Ranch Park

ONE NIGHT ONLY - SANTA'S REINDEER - DECEMBER 6TH!

Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, free gift and candy cane for each child, souvenir photos (fee; optional), wagon rides, face painting and more. Bring a camera to capture the magic! FREE ADMISSION!

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Section of Little Miami Scenic Trail Closed Temporarily

A two-mile section of the Little Miami cenic Trail will be closed to bicycle and pedestrian traffic temporarily while engineering assessments are made of a bridge abutment, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).

THIS JUST IN: An additional section of Little Miami Scenic Trail has been closed from the Corwin Staging area to the north for approximately one mile.  This closure is due to deteriorating pavement.  We recommend that riders stage at the Xenia Hub for points north and the Corwin Staging area for points south.

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The Bellbrook-Spring Valley Bike Path Project

Get the Facts! Download a fact sheet about the project and view the Project Display Boards:
Board 1
Board 2
Board 3

We welcome your comments about this project. Please download the form here.

Autumn Harvest Time

Check out Mel's article about the Autumn Harvest. Mel Grosvenor is one of our naturalists.

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Baithouse at Spring Lakes Park now Open!

Never run out of bait again! Visit our new baithouse at Spring Lakes Park!

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Nature Center at the Narrows Reserve

Spring Lakes Park