This is to purchase a Daily Fishing Permit only. The Voice of America Lake is stocked annually in the spring. MetroParks fishing permits are only required to fish at VOA Lake. A State of Ohio fishing license is required to fish at all other park locations. If you are interested in purchasing an annual fishing permit, please visit the Voice of America Welcome Center during business hours. Children 5 years and younger can fish for free.
Ice Fishing is NOT Permitted.

Ever wondered what wildlife you can find in your own city? Help us kick off the 2025 City Nature Challenge! We will help you get started recording your best observations of wild plants, animals, or fungi. You can also be a part of this citizen science initiative from anywhere! All observations in Butler County recorded in iNaturalist from April 25 - April 28 are automatically added to our local project, part of the larger global challenge.

Ever wondered what wildlife you can find in your own city? Help us kick off the 2025 City Nature Challenge! We will help you get started recording your best observations of wild plants, animals, or fungi. You can also be a part of this citizen science initiative from anywhere! All observations in Butler County recorded in iNaturalist from April 25 - April 28 are automatically added to our local project, part of the larger global challenge.

Spring is in full swing, and it's a fantastic time for birding in Butler County, with many migrating species you may not see any other time of year! Novices and experts alike hike with us to see who's passing through your parks. Binoculars are available for use during this hike. This program is part of the ID 70 challenge.

Spring is in full swing, and it's a fantastic time for birding in Butler County, with many migrating species you may not see any other time of year! Novices and experts alike hike with us to see who's passing through your parks. Binoculars are available for use during this hike. This program is part of the ID 70 challenge.

The Friends of Chrisholm welcome Brian Smith, Executive Director of the Butler County Historical Society, to discuss life on a farm in the 1800's. Learn about the tools used, types of crops grown, and the role of agriculture in Southwestern Ohio's development.

Kick off National Bike to Work Day with a fun community ride, beginning at 6:30 am and light breakfast bites for riders between 7:00 and 9:00 am. Spoken Bicycles will be on hand to fix loose chains, pump up tires, and help get your bike ready to roll!

Spring is in full swing, and it's a fantastic time for birding in Butler County, with many migrating species you may not see any other time of year! Novices and experts alike hike with us to see who's passing through your parks. Binoculars are available for use during this hike. This program is part of the ID 70 challenge.

Join the Friends of Chrisholm to explore the historic Augspurger house. Learn about the family who once called it home.

Join the Pioneer Church Restoration Committee for the annual Salute to Pioneers! Brad Kramer, a registered surveyor and Director of Land Management in Preble County, will share how the first wave of settlers in western Butler County created plat maps and detailed field notes to serve as an inventory to inform potential settlers of the features, quality, and value of lands. A social hour will follow Kramer's presentation.