Englewood MetroPark

Along the Stillwater River in northern Montgomery County, Englewood MetroPark blends water, woodland, and rolling terrain into one of the Miami Valley’s most diverse natural preserves. Centered around Englewood Lake and framed by forested trails and river corridors, the park offers scenes where moving water, open sky, and seasonal color create a quiet sense of balance. These peaceful landscapes feel expansive yet intimate… ideal for bringing a grounded connection to nature into interior spaces.

A Park Shaped by Water and History

Englewood MetroPark traces its roots to the region’s response to the Great Dayton Flood of 1913. The towering Englewood Dam, built by the Miami Conservancy District, became the largest dam in the system designed to protect the Miami Valley from future flooding. Over time, the protected lands surrounding the reservoir evolved into a public green space. In 1967, the area opened as Englewood Reserve and later became part of the Five Rivers MetroParks system.

The park’s proximity to Aullwood Garden MetroPark and the National Audubon Society’s nearby nature center further underscores the area’s importance as a place of conservation, education, and quiet exploration.

Lakes, Waterfalls, and Woodland Trails

Englewood MetroPark offers a rich variety of landscapes shaped by both still and moving water.

• Englewood Lake: A broad reservoir reflecting sky and treeline, popular for boating, fishing, and peaceful shoreline walks.
• Englewood MetroPark waterfalls: Martindale, Patty, and Oaks Falls bring the sound and motion of cascading water into wooded river corridors.
• Hiking and backpacking trails: Paths wind through forest, meadow, and wetland habitats, including segments of the Twin Valley Backpacking Trail.
• Birdlife and seasonal color: Wetlands and wooded edges provide habitat for migratory birds, spring wildflowers, and vibrant autumn foliage.

Fine Art Prints Inspired by Englewood’s Quiet Beauty

The layered scenery of Englewood MetroPark translates naturally into calming, place-based artwork. Reflections on still water, filtered woodland light, and the gentle movement of river waterfalls create compositions that feel both restorative and welcoming. These scenes are especially well suited for healthcare environments and professional spaces where natural imagery supports a sense of ease and connection.

For Dayton-area homes and offices, Englewood art prints offer a familiar landscape shaped by both nature and history. Water, forest, and sky come together in balanced scenes that bring the quiet presence of the Stillwater River into everyday surroundings.

For more popular spots in Dayton, you may also enjoy these nearby Five Rivers MetroParks galleries:

• Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm
• Carriage Hill MetroPark
• Cox Arboretum MetroPark
• Deeds Point MetroPark
• Eastwood MetroPark
• Hills & Dales MetroPark
• Island MetroPark
• RiverScape MetroPark
• Sugarcreek MetroPark
• Taylorsville MetroPark
• Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark