08/22/2026
๐ MORSE BEACH UPDATE ๐
Morse Beach remains CLOSED until further notice as we continue working through the aftermath of the recent flooding.
Hamilton County Parks has begun the cleanup process, but before we can safely reopen, we must have the water tested and cleared by the Hamilton County Health Department.
At this time, we have been informed that water sampling may not take place until Thursday. We are hopeful they may be able to get out to us sooner, but if Thursday is the earliest available date, results would likely not be returned until the following Monday. Unfortunately, that would mean Morse Beach would remain closed next weekend as well.
We know everyone is anxious to get back to the beach, and we are too! Our priority is making sure the water is safe before welcoming everyone back.
Please continue to follow us here for updates. We will share any new information as soon as we receive it.
Thank you for your patience and understanding! ๐
8/21 UPDATE TO HCPR PARK CLOSURES
As we move into the weekend, another reminder that Hamilton County remains under a Red Travel Warning through Tuesday. To be clear: this warning is focused on keeping people off the waterways. Stay out of the White River.
All Hamilton County Parks along the White River are closed. Stay safe and thank you for your patience as our teams work to get everything cleaned up. Please see the following list for all park closures:
Potter's Bridge Park including the canoe launch & White River Greenway-CLOSED
Lafayette Trace canoe launch-CLOSED
Riverwood Canoe Landing - CLOSED
Strawtown Koteewi Park including trails and lake - CLOSED
Taylor Center of Natural History - OPEN
Prather Park - CLOSED
Morse Park - OPEN
Morse Beach - CLOSED
White River Campground - CLOSED
Prather Park - CLOSED
Coxhall Gardens - OPEN
Cool Creek Park and Cool Creek Nature Center - OPEN
Bray Family Homestead Park - OPEN
Geist Park - OPEN Trail leading into woods at Geist Park - CLOSED
Rookery Preserve - OPEN