Five Rivers MetroParks supports our environment and our physical, mental, and emotional health. - We provide great outdoor recreation and relaxation.
- We offer free outdoor education and festivals.
- We keep our waterways clean, preserve green space, and protect our natural resources.
- We maintain nearly 16,000 acres of land, 90% in its natural state - protected from development.
Our Five Rivers MetroParks are well used by residents & are a major attraction for visitors - which helps our local economy. - More than 300,000 Montgomery County residents visit a Five Rivers MetroPark at least a few times a year.
- People of all ages and backgrounds use our Five Rivers MetroParks two million times every year.
- 96% of residents - across Montgomery County - live within a 10-minute drive of a Five Rivers MetroPark.
- Our Five Rivers MetroParks manage 191 miles of trails for hiking, walking, backpacking, horseback riding, mountain biking, cycling and cross-country skiing.
- Something for everyone -hiking, fishing, paddling, kayaking, camping, sledding, ice skating, or just enjoying some quiet time in the outdoors.
Five Rivers MetroParks has made budget cuts to staff, programs, repairs, and maintenance to save money. Five Rivers MetroParks will be on the ballot for a levy this November. - With this levy, our Five Rivers MetroParks can:
- Ensure safe picnic areas, restrooms, play areas, programs, trails, roads, and bridges.
- Preserve green space and protect our natural resources.
- Protect natural areas, wildlife habitats, and water quality.
- Provide a variety of outdoor recreation and educational program opportunities for all ages.
- Host outdoor festivals, events, and performances that residents enjoy and that help draw visitors here.
- Keep knowledgeable, helpful MetroParks staff.
- Without this levy, Our Five Rivers MetroParks will:
- Have to delay repairs needed to keep trails and facilities accessible, clean, and safe for the public - for decades.
- Require further significant cuts to programs and maintenance, while keeping positions vacant.
- Not be able to complete planned upgrades and replacements to amenities like restrooms, trails, and playgrounds.
- Investment, with this levy, is less than $3 a month per $100,000 of appraised property value.
Election Day is November 5th. Early Voting Begins October 8th. |
Left to Right: Allie Zimmerman, Amanda Wheatley, Yvonne Dunphe, Janelle Leonard, and Jenny Hymans are all excited to support you as you support your Five Rivers MetroParks.
Volunteer Services Volunteer Services is available if you have questions or need assistance in signing up. Contact us at volunteer.services@metroparks.org or #937-275-7275.
Your Volunteer Services Team Yvonne Dunphe- Outdoor Connections Programming #(937) 277-4147 Allie Zimmerman- Parks & Conservation #(937) 274-3176 Janelle Leonard- Business Operations & Animal Care #(937) 277-5445 Amanda Wheatley - Special Events & Visitor Services #(937)275-7275 Jenny Hymans- Human Resources Manager of Volunteer Services #(937) 567-1413
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