News

Park and Trail Alerts and Closures
Narrows Reserve The Narrows Reserve is closed as a result of an accident at the main lot entrance. The EPA is on site currently. We will update as we get

Selfie Scavenger Hunt – Summer Edition
FREE – read all! Want a fun reason to get out into the parks? How about a Selfie Scavenger Hunt!? Here’s how it will work: Each month, May – August,

The Pathfinder Newsletter – Spring 2026
Hello, neighbor! – notes from our director, Richard Kharman As I write this, it’s a wonderful day to reflect on the season of growth we are entering. Since moving my

Join Us as Greene County Parks & Trails Celebrates New Pickleball Courts!
NOTE: previously scheduled Grand Opening event has been cancelled. Greene County Parks & Trails continues to invest in recreation opportunities that reflect the interests and needs of the community, and

Park Hours Changing This Summer
Effective July 6, 2026, public park hours will change. Greene County Parks & Trails will no longer be open 24 hours for legitimate recreational use. The hours will be sunrise

OPRA recognizes GCP&T as a 2025 award winner
Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) has announced its 2025 Annual Awards of Excellence winners and a number of local agencies have been recognized. Locally, Greene County Parks & Trails

A whole new way to register and reserve!
To better support our customers, we are transitioning to a new software system for program registrations and facility reservations. This system will provide a better experience all around and will

We’re Bringing Back History this Christmas!
For generations in Xenia, Christmas didn’t truly begin until Santa moved into his little house on the Greene County Courthouse lawn. Starting in the 1950s, families would bundle up and

From the (new!) Director’s Desk
Richard Kharman I’m honored and excited to introduce myself as the new Director for Greene County Parks & Trails. As I write this, it’s a beautiful day to reflect on