Butler County Parks

Beckett Park is a beautiful 150-acre park located in the heart of the Union Centre business district. Enjoy both paved and natural walking trails, the pioneer-themed playground, free catch-and-release fishing, the picnic center with a fireplace, and ice skating in the winter months! The playground...

Bull's Run Arboretum features the last free-flowing section of Bull's Run Creek. The Arboretum property contains the last free-flowing section of Bull's Run, which marked one of the original boundaries of the City of Middletown when it was plotted in 1802. The area was originally used as a grazing...

Park features playground equipment, basketball court, picnic tables, 2 ball diamonds and recreation center operated by the Salvation Army. This 6 acre park has an activity for all ages to enjoy! Bring your furry friend for a walk, or take the kids here to play!

This park is divided into two sections. To the south this park features playground equipment, 3 picnic shelters, grills, picnic tables, garden plots, and the Middletown Community Center. To the north this park features playground equipment, splash pad, tennis court, picnic tables, 1 lighted...

Dowling Park features playground equipment, picnic tables, a baseball/softball diamond, and a basketball court. Bring your friends to play your favorite game, bring your dog on a walk, or let your kids enjoy the playground! Have loads of fun enjoying this lovely park!

Dudley Memorial Park features 7.5 acres of natural, bridged, and mulched hiking trails across an 11.4 acre park. There is a large playground area, charcoal grills, picnic areas, and tons of fishing spots so everyone will be able to find something they enjoy.

Dudley Woods Park encompasses 11.4 acres of natural hiking trails in the woods around the pond, picnic shelter, playground, wildlife watching, and many more family activities. Enjoy native wildlife hiking along Gregory Creek. They have charcoal grills, fishing, and restrooms available. This is a...

Elk Creek MetroPark's beautiful natural setting provides views of the wooded hills forming the walls of the creek valley while the open lawn areas of the park serve as recreation space for visitors using the park's 11 covered picnic shelters and three play areas for children. For the horse back...

The Fairfield Optimist Soccer Association (FOSA) plays its games at the Optimist Park off of River Road in Fairfield, near Hamilton's Joyce park.