Huber Heights is definitely a great place to live, work and play. Whether it is the 1,000+ acres of active and passive parkland or one of the numerous recreational programs, the city strives to provide leisure opportunities for anyone who lives or visits the community. The City of Huber Heights, Montgomery County Parks and Recreation Division, and FiveRiver MertoParks all operate facilities and provide programs in the city. They are as follows:
The City of Huber Heights Parks System
The City of Huber Heights Parks System consists of 14 park areas totaling over 133 acres of land. Many of the parks are presently developed offering playgrounds, shelters, ball fields, courts, picnic areas, and trails, while there are plans to develop the remaining parks at a future date. Various youth sports organizations use city parks for their leagues such as baseball, softball, football, and soccer. The City has five shelters in various parks that may be reserved for a special event or a family outing. Shelters are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
Carriage Hill MetroPark & Farm
The City of Huber Heights is fortunate because it has two MetroParks within it’s boundaries. Just north of I-70 is Carriage Hill MetroPark Farm and on the northwestern boundary of Huber Heights is Taylorsville MetroPark and The Great Miami River Recreation Trail. All of these facilities are yours to explore.
Carriage Hill MetroPark Farm is dedicated to the protection and stewardship of the Miami Valley’s natural and cultural heritage with nearly 900 acres dedicated to natural and historic settings.
Taylorsville MetroPark
Taylorsville MetroPark combines recreational and educational opportunities. Taylorsville’s 1300 acres brings people closer to nature and all it offers…enhancing our quality of life.
Enjoy over 13 miles of trails — hike through a pristine old growth hardwood forest, wander through prairies or enjoy panoramic views of the Great Miami River.
The Great Miami River Recreation Trail is your road to adventure. Bike, hike,
run or in-line skate on this 5.5-mile scenic paved trail. Winding along the Miami-Erie Canal and the Great Miami River, this trail takes you to areas of the park formally inaccessible to anyone but the most avid hiker. This trail allows the user to safely pass under US 40 and Interstate 70, and cross over the Great Miami River on a pedestrian bridge.
City Council has recognized the Metroparks and recreation system as being an integral part of our community, which enhances the quality of life for the residents of Huber Heights and its visitors. For more information please contact the Carriage Hill Visitors Center at (937) 879-0461.
Thomas A. Cloud Park
Thomas A. Cloud Park, located at 4707 Brandt Pike in Huber Heights, contains 124 acres of land and is part of the Montgomery County Parks and Recreation System. The park’s outdoor facilities include 12 tennis courts, 10 ball diamonds, two sand volleyball courts, four soccer fields, four basketball courts, six rental shelters, and 1.2 miles of paved walking trails. For more information about Thomas A. Cloud Park, please contact the Montgomery County Division of Parks and Recreation at (937) 496-7134.
Kroger Aquatic Center at the Heights
The City of Huber Heights and the Huber Heights YMCA are proud to present to the community the Kroger Aquatic Center. Slated to open Memorial Day, this new water park will feature a lap pool, zero depth entry wading pool with water sprays, dumping buckets, and other water features; a lazy river, kiddie pool and splash pad, and two slides over 30 feet tall!
In addition to the generosity of title sponsor Kroger; Coke will be the official beverage of the facility, and landscaping services will be provided by Buckeye Ecocare.
This wonderful new asset was created by the City of Huber Heights at no additional tax costs to citizens, and has been created to be a destination for kids and families in the community. Acting as the Parks and Recreation Department for the City; the Huber Heights YMCA will manage the day to day operations of the Kroger Aquatic Center.
For information on the pool please visit us online at http://www.hhoh.org/for-residents/aquatic-center.html?layout=item, or contact the YMCA at (937) 236-9622. Season memberships are available now!
City Parks
Following is a list of the City parks and what is available at each, to reserve a shelter or find out a schedule of events for the City Parks, call 236-9622
Community Park (20 acres)
5401 Chambersburg Rd
- Two small shelters with restrooms and grills
- Picnic tables (each seat up to 16 people)
- The gazebo may also be reserved
- Other picnic tables and additional grills
- A basketball court
- A football field
- A playground
- Two tennis courts
Cottonwood Park (7 acres)
6000 Fishburg Road
- One large picnic shelter with several tables that can hold up to 40 people
- Two barbecue grills
- Restrooms
- Playground equipment
- Ball fields
- Basketball
- Sand volleyball courts
- Shelter and picnic tables are wheelchair accessible
Shullgate Park (11 acres)
6045 Shull Rd
- One large shelter with picnic tables that can hold up to 48 people
- Two barbecue grills
- Two ball fields
- A walking trails (1/2 mile)
- Football/soccer fields
- Restrooms
- Playground equipment
Menlo Park (9 acres)
5012 Seaman Drive
- Used primarily by Huber Heights Little League
- Playground
Belle Plain Park (3 acres)
7715 Belle Plain Dr
- Fitness course ¼ mile
- Grill
- Playground
- Walking trail
- One small shelter with picnic tables that can seat up to 16 people
Twin Creeks Park
4480 Leston Drive
Rip Rap Park
6281 Rip Rap Road
- Sports fields
- Hiking/bike trails
- New shelter
- Newly acquired by City
Gary Sherman Park
John Geiger Way
- New playground
- New Shelter
- >Drinking Fountain to be installed
Additional Parks:
- Canal Lock Park: Historical area and mini park
- Falls Park: A Mini Park
- Miami Villa Park: A Mini Park
- Standpipe Park (underdeveloped park site)
- Wildview Park