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Lace up your tennis shoes and unleash you inner athlete at one of the many sporting activities and park programs that Butler County, Ohio has to offer! From world-class sporting complexes to impressive wildlife parks, and nationally recognized sporting events to scenic hiking trails, there's always something sporty happening in Butler County.

One of the major sport influences in Butler County is Miami University Athletics. Miami is home to a number of state-of-the-art sport facilities that not only make watching sporting events fun, but comfortable too. The Goggin Ice Center is home to the Men's Ice Hockey Team and the Synchronized Skating Team and the arena hosts tournaments, ice shows, and public skating all year long. Along with Goggin, Miami University features Millett Hall, Yager Stadium, and the Recreational Sports Center. Go Redhawks!

Voice of America Park in West Chester is home to abundant local wildlife, includes six miles of walking and jogging trails, houses athletic fields, and the Wiggly Field Dog Park. While Smith Park in Middletown features playground equipment, picnic tables, grills, baseball diamonds, a seven acre fishing pond, and a number of events throughout the year. You can explore your daredevil side with a lesson in skydiving with Team Fastrax and Start Skydiving also located in Middletown. Joyce Park is home to attractions including Wake Nation and also hosts nationally recognized events throughout the year.

Go get out and get active at one of the many Butler County sports and recreation facilities!

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Start Skydiving and Team Fastrax

  • 1711 Run Way
  • Middletown, OH 45042

Experience the feeling of flying like never before! "Breathtaking" has a whole new meaning as you fly like a bird in 30 to 50 seconds of freefall, anywhere from 10,000 to 13,000 feet above the earth. … more

MetroParks of Butler County

  • 2051 Timberman Rd
  • Hamilton, OH 45013

The MetroParks of Butler County provides over 3,000 acres of green spaces and family recreation areas all across the county for a unique park experience. Park facilities offer covered picnic shelters, … more

Miami University - Middletown

  • 4200 N University Blvd
  • Middletown, OH 45042
  • Phone: (513) 727-3379
  • Fax: (513) 727-3468

Miami University Athletics

  • Miami University
  • Athletic Ticket Office
  • 220 Millett Hall
  • Oxford, OH 45056
  • Region: Oxford
  • Phone: (513) 529-HAWK
  • Fax: (513) 529-4727
  • Visit Website

Miami University participates in the Mid American Conference, Division I athletics. The university's sports clubs, competitions, outdoor recreation, fitness, intercollegiate athletics, and two dozen … more

Miami University Outdoor Pursuit Center

  • 700 South Oak St
  • Oxford, OH 45056

Part of Miami University's commitment to providing challenging and affordable experiences, the Outdoor Pursuit Center provides a wide variety of equipment available for rental, including tents.

Miami University Recreational Sports Center

  • 750 South Oak St
  • Oxford, OH 45056

The Recreational Sports program provides a well-balanced offering of activities with both indoor and outdoor facilities. The Rec Center offers guest passes for visitors for daily, weekly and longer … more

Middletown Regional Airport

  • 1707 Runway
  • Middletown, OH 45042

Middletown Sportsman Club

  • 6943 Michael Road
  • Middletown, OH 45042

The 200 acre park and facility features areas for fishing, archery, shooting, and camping. With 19 fully automatic traps, the facility can accommodate up to 1,000 shooters for tournaments. Several … more

Middletown Tennis and Sports Complex

  • 800 2nd Avenue
  • Middletown, OH 45044

Newly renovated, the Middletown Tennis and Sports Complex includes six indoor tennis courts, indoor soccer field, five outdoor clay courts, a full fitness center, and a Martial Arts DoJo.

Millett Hall

  • Miami University
  • 500 East Sycamore Street
  • Oxford, OH 45056

Miami University participates in the Mid American Conference, Division I athletics. The university's sports clubs, competitions, outdoor recreation, fitness, intercollegiate athletics, and two dozen … more

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Butler County Visitors Bureau

8756 Union Centre Blvd.
West Chester, Ohio 45069

888-462-2282

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