Middletown River Center — Attraction in Middletown

The Middletown River Center is a pretty place by the Miami River. There is an informational welcome center with plenty of parking. It is adjacent to the river walking/biking trail. I attended an event there on June 1st, 2019 called "Amazing Animals". The naturalist, Stephanie, presented an educational experience that was perfect for children as well as adults. The animals in the presentation consisted of an American Toad, a Green Frog, a Grey Tree Frog, a Streamside Salamander, a Dekay Snake, and an Eastern Box Turtle. We also learned about the endangered Hellbender Salamander. The Eastern Box Turtle is very interesting. It's top shell is called a carapace and it's bottom shell is called a plastron. The plastron has a hinge on it adjacent to its front legs. The Box Turtle is able to pull all it's legs and head inside it's shells and close the hinge, hence, its name, Box Turtle. I highly recommend adding this park on your places to visit list and check out yourmetroparks.net for a calendar of fun and educational events in one of our county...

A great pit stop on the trail, especially for cyclists. Very clean & well-maintained & stocked facility with brochure/ map/ info materials. You can refill your water bottles at the fountains, restrooms are very nice. There is also a bike maintenance and repair station outside and racks to...

This is one of my favorite local places to explore nature. I never leave disappointed in what we find. Animal Bones, Heart Shaped Stones, Colorful Rocks, Twisty-Turny Driftwood... it's always something off yet beautiful. Like The...