Little Miami State Park is a unique recreational asset in the state park system: a trail corridor. This scenic, riverside trail offers numerous recreational pursuits — bicycling, hiking, cross-country skiing, rollerblading, backpacking and horseback riding. The corridor also provides access to boating on the Little Miami River.

Access to the bikepath and ample parking can be found at Walton Park located off Elm Street.

The park contains 50 miles of paved trail from Terrace Park in Hamilton County to Hedges Road in Greene County.

For information on the trail north of Hedges Road, visit gcparkstrails.com or call 937-376-7440.

Located on the Little Miami River on SR 725 where Spring Valley’s Main Street ends, this 2 acre park is operated by the Greene County Park District. In addition to a historical marker, the park offers a canoe launch, picnic table and benches, and primitive camping. Local resident and historian Ione King was instrumental in establishing this park.

This 842-acre wildlife area is situated in the gently rolling agricultural region of southwest Ohio just east of the Little Miami River, eight miles south of Xenia and four miles north of Waynesville. The area may be reached by turning east off U.S. Route 42 onto Roxanna-New Burlington Road. A 150-acre lake and marsh complex are located on the area’s south edge.

Purchasing of land for this public hunting and fishing area began in 1953. The area includes the old Sinclair Fur Farm lake and marsh which was improved in 1954 to provide the present 80-acre lake.

The wetland complex has long been popular with bird watchers and other nature enthusiasts as its open water and marshy areas include a large number of unusual birds, plants, and animals. Virtually all of Ohio’s common avian residents, as well as typical Ohio migrants, are represented. More than 230 species in all have been identified throughout the area. A 2.5-mile observation trail circles the marsh and provides relatively dry walking. The Birds of Spring Valley Wildlife Area Checklist is available at the wildlife area headquarters bulletin board.

Travertine Fen contains one of the highest-quality prairie fen communities in the state with numerous rare species. The preserve is owned and managed by Greene County Parks and Trails. An access permit from Greene County Parks and Trails is required to visit the preserve but it can be viewed from the bikepath.

This 21-acre site is located adjacent to the Little Miami Scenic Bikeway, just beyond the Bellbrook Avenue Bridge. It is a protected wetland fed by springs and is home to many rare species. This unique fen is open only on naturalist-led hikes, which are advertised in the Activity Guide found on the Greene County Parks website.