Credit: Ron Alvey
Credit: Ron Alvey
Credit: Sarah Franks
Credit: Sarah Franks
Standing in the middle of the bridge facing Triangle Park, there is a completely wild and natural perspective of the Great Miami to the right, and to the left is a winding river path leading to Dayton’s skyline.
Credit: Sarah Franks
Credit: Sarah Franks
"The Gayle B. Price Jr. Bridge is an iconic pedestrian and bicycle bridge spanning the Great Miami River. The abutments and piers are reinforced concrete while the decks and pylons are steel. This bright red bridge connects Island MetroPark with Triangle Park linking the paved Great Miami River Trail with the Stillwater River Trail. The bridge was named for Mr. Price, a long-time civic champion for Dayton and valued board member of the Miami Conservancy District," according to the MetroPark's website.
Other amenities found at Island include a family-friendly splash pad, access to the Buckeye Trail and a short bike ride away from Deeds Point MetroPark.
This gorgeous view of the Island Park Reservoir is also accessible alongside the Island portion of the Great Miami River Recreational Trail.
Credit: Sarah Franks
Credit: Sarah Franks
Credit: Sarah Franks
Credit: Sarah Franks
WANT TO GO?
Island MetroPark, 101 E. Helena St, Dayton
Park Hours Apr. – Oct., 10 AM – 10 PM Nov. – Mar. 31, 10 AM – 8 PM
Closed Christmas and New Year’s Day
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