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Home > Blogs > Things to do in Butler County > Archives > 2009 > January > 27 > Entry

MetroParks of Butler County February programs

By Richard O Jones | Tuesday, January 27, 2009, 03:19 PM

Sledding at VOA Park

Snow conditions permitting, the sledding hill at Voice of America Park, 7850 VOA Park Drive (off Cox Road), in West Chester Township will be open again this winter.

Sledding is free; bring your own sled. Sled riding is permitted only in designated areas during park “open” hours, daily from 8 a.m. until dark. Visitors must observe all sledding rules and regulations posted.

Visitors may contact the park at (513) 755-4402 for current sledding conditions.

Nature programs

• Whooo Was That? 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, Governor Bebb Preserve, 1979 Bebb Park Lane (just off S.R. 126-9 miles west of Ross, Ohio) in Morgan Township. A short visit with live owls will be followed by a night hike to “hoot” with the owls. Dress warmly; flashlights will not be needed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet in the lower parking area.

• Lollipop Program, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, Chrisholm Historic Farmstead, 2070 Woodsdale Road, Madison Township. Children ages 3 to 5 and their adult companions can explore the wonders of the natural world through stories, crafts, and activities. This month’s theme is “All About Owls.” $1.50 craft fee. Pre-registration is required, on-line at www.butlercountymetroparks.org or calling (513) 867-5835.

• Lollipop Program, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, Voice of America Park located at 7850 VOA Park Drive in West Chester Township. Children ages 3 to 5 and their adult companions can explore the wonders of the natural world through stories, crafts, and activities. This month’s theme is “All About Owls.” $1.50 craft fee. Pre-registration is required, on-line at www.butlercountymetroparks.org or calling (513) 867-5835.

MetroParks 2009 Annual Motor Vehicle Permits on sale now

Motor Vehicle Permits are required for all MetroPark activities. Daily permits can be purchased for $5 from park staff.

MetroParks also offers 2009 Motor Vehicle Permit stickers and hangtags available for purchase. Permits can be purchased from park staff at the parks or from the Administrative Headquarters.

• Annual non-transferable stickers sell for $7 each, which includes three $1 coupons that can be used towards the purchase of additional motor vehicle permits, park program fees, facility rental fees, boat rentals, fishing permits, Boathouse merchandise, etc. These stickers must be affixed to your vehicle windshield.

• MetroParks is also offering a $10 transferable hang tag permit that can be used in any vehicle you drive to the parks. This permit can hang from your rearview mirror and must be visible while in the parks.

To order permits by mail, send a check or money order to MetroParks of Butler County, 2051 Timberman Road, Hamilton, OH 45013.

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