Awesome parks with plenty of walking trails, well kept picnic shelters and lots of summer…read moreactivities such as fireworks on 7/4 and more. Food trucks are an awesome addition to the festivals. I love that Colerain parks are free and open to all. The trustees are doing a great job for the community. Playgrounds, basketball, baseball and soccer fields a plenty across all the Colerain parks!

I walk this park maybe 2-3 times a week. during the summer it can be a lil crowded do to baseball…read morebut, if you go early or during the off season, it's a great place to walk and relax. *update* I still very much enjoy this park but during the summer they charge to get in now ($5 a day or a $10 yr) which is highway robbery for such a small park. *2nd Update* They no longer charge during the summer to go to this park! never understood why they did it in the first place.

Beautiful park, love to have picnics here, there's a playground and benches off to the side and a…read moreLong walking path

Pumpkin chuck first Saturday in November. Every year tradition. Food and beverage vendors. Some…read morelocal business vendors. Family friendly and well behaved dogs friendly.

I returned to one of my old stomping grounds on Monday, Dorothy and Richard Francis RecreAcres…read more When I used to play soccer, my games were either held at the Blue Ash Sports Center (see other review), or the Francis fields. Francis RecreAcres doesn't have tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball fields, or ponds like some of the other area parks. Instead, the Hamilton County Park District member has six soccer fields, six sand volleyball courts (not sure if people play on these much), a paved one-mile walking/jogging trail, a decent-size playground/area, and also a snack bar that's open during soccer games. One thing I noticed when I stopped by around lunch time was that there were many cars scattered around the parking lot. While a few people were out and about on the walking path, and some kids were riding their bikes and hanging with a babysitter, several of the people were sitting in their car perhaps eating or just relaxing during a lunch break from work. It's surely a nice place to relax and get away from the daily grind of work, but I bet it would be a bit better if you actually left your car. Overall, Francis RecreAcres is a good park considering the things it doesn't offer. The soccer fields are in great shape though and the play area is good too, plus they have benches and grills if you want to bring the fam over for a little picnic. It's in a pretty good location too, as it is just inside Sharonville near Stewart Elementary (Princeton City Schools) and less than a half-mile from Kemper Road.

You're supposed to have a Cincinnati Parks parking pass to park here. They aren't sold here. Not…read moresure where the nearest place to get one is. The annual passes are $10/vehicle. The playground is great. Not one of the best we've been to and kind of far away from everything else. But, if you're visiting the SPCA next door, this is a great place to stop by for the kids to run around awhile. The playground has a large structure with (I think) 5 slides. The 2 year old had no problem doing almost everything there. If we're up in this part of Cincinnati again we'll be stopping by here again.

"Helicopter Park" has a very fun playground for older and younger children alike. My kids could…read morespend hours here. There are bathrooms and picnic areas. When we were there, the water fountains were not working, but we had water bottles so it was OK. However, there is not a lot of shade close to the playground. They have planted trees so it should be better in a few years.

A fun little park with playground, field, walkway, lake, and picnic tables. There are plenty of…read moreparking spots. There are geese around the lake area which may leave poop in the area so be careful where you step! Overall, it's a good park with people doing various activities from jog/walking the perimeter, ball games on the field, kids playing on the swings, and people eating at the tables.

My wife and I used to rent (back in 1986-1992) the Horse Barn and were given free rein of the…read moreproperty at Johnson Hills Park B4 it became a park. My daughter loved horses and I fell into that "horse lover" trap myself, so we bought horses for her and my wife and I. Then we accidentally found Mrs. Johnson's' property and were given permission by Mrs. Johnson to rent her barn and the entire property and additional stalls in the barn at Johnson Hills. We tried sub-leasing some stalls to other horse lovers for a short time but soon decided against it. (Some folks weren't "fit" to have horses. We considered them pets, others seemed to consider them as "slaves" or " just animals to treat (or mistreat) in any way they wanted.) But we have many fond memories of riding around the hills and in the woods that were plentiful and beautiful.

Johnson Hills is a well maintained park. The fields, including the frisbee golf course look as if…read morethey are mowed regularly. The frisbee golf couse was quite busy when we arrived. Covered shelters are free of trash. The parking lot is clean. The sidewalk leading to the covered structure with fire pit has cute animal tracks inbeded in it. The structure would be perfect for a party. (When people are allowed to gather again.) The surrounding areas are shaded as well. A port-o-potty is located near the parking lot. Discovering a butterfly garden was an exciting surprise. Many of the flowers were in bloom. Butterflies were infact attracted to the area. Several even landed on our legs. Some signage near the parking area directing to the trails would be much appreciated. (The park is in the process of being redesigned/upgraded so this may have been here previously, or be coming.) We thought a short paved trail might be it. We were about to leave when some fellow visitors yelled to us (they were practicing good social distancing,) if we could direct them to the nature trails. We informed them that this was our first visit, and that we had not found the trails on the side of the park we were on. They then said the trails must be on the other side. We followed them (at a safe distance,) to the other side of the park. (We did not think to walk through the field to get to the trails.) The easiest way to the trails seems to be through the field, that is past the parking lot and covered structure. Paved walkways are apparently coming to that side as well. There is a yellow, red and blue trail. The first trail we came across, just after the butterfly garden, was the blue trail. We decided to take it. Trails are easy to follow. The canopy is fairly dense. It offers much appreciated shade on a hot summer day. The rays of light cascading through the trees are rather beautiful. Trails are on the muddy side. There are various gradients along the route. There are also a lot of exposed roots. Young hikers may need help at times. During our hike we discovered several species of fungi, a few flowers, a creek, an Eagle Scout project, and even a geocache. There is quite a bit of stinging nettle along the trails. Thankfully, the plant is courteous enough to stay along the edges of the path. As long as you stay on the trail you should be fine. There is also Jewelweed growing amongst the stinging nettle. That will help with the stinging if you find yourself in need of relief. We will definitely come back to this park to experience the red and yellow trails.

I'm new to the area and can't believe all the beauty within minutes from my parent's house. This…read morenature preserve in Loveland is apparently a hidden gem. There were very few people in the park. There is a parking lot right by the entrance and the trails are well manicured and easily walkable even for a little dog. Signs and maps are located throughout the park. Benches are available too for those who need a break or just to sit and enjoy the beauty. I'm anxious to head back here again especially with the changing seasons.

This is a really nice, but small nature preserve. It's really flat with nice walkable trails. The…read morecreek is fun to look at for fossils. There is major construction going on right now so it can be loud. There is parking right before where the constructions starts.

I wish I had pictures because this park has a lot to offer…read more They have a couple new, decent sized playgrounds, nicely kept baseball fields, clean shelters that the neighborhood residents can reserve, a walking path, trails that lead to a creek, and tennis courts that are due for an update. There's also a community pool that's fenced in right next to the park. Plenty of grass space and a great area for communities to gather. Surprised I hadn't heard of this park earlier!

We went last night for the grand opening of the new P&G MLB Urban Youth Academy, sponsored by the…read moreCincinnati Reds. Seeing as we were attending an event my review may not reflect the regular day to day operations. Another Yelper commented on the poor shape of the fields. This is no longer the case. All 4 of the fields are beautiful. Some are synthetic turf and others are the traditional dirt and grass. All around the park are fun, baseball themed signs. This park looks much more professional than most youth sports parks/ complexes. I am not sure if people are allowed to drop by and use the fields, or if they are exclusively for members. Towards the park entrance is a nice sized playground and basketball courts. Weather permitting, it would be easy to keep one child entertained while another is taking classes. Well shaded, this park would be nice to stop by even if one didn't have a reason to visit the Youth Academy. There is now an indoor training facility, complete with a field and batting cages. Several meeting rooms may also be found on the ground floor. Since everything was new it all looked great. It looks as if they are starting things slow. The brochure that was being handed out only listed classes for ages 9-18. Supposedly, the facility is for ages 5-18, but nothing is listed for ages 5-8. They may be waiting to see how things go, then add classes for the younger kids. They offer both baseball and softball instruction. From what I can tell, the only way to sign kids up to to go to the facility itself. The grand opening event included free food, games, music, & fireworks. It was a nice even for the kids. My children had lots of fun. They loved getting to bat both indoors and outside. It looked like the organizers were using this even as an opportunity to clear out t-shirts from past events. My kids each came home with several shirts; dates on the shirts ranged from 2012-2014. In the minds of my children, free shirts with the Reds logo, score! My kids didn't care, and were very excited to get them.

This park is the home of the CRC summer baseball league. The fields are in terrible condition and…read morehave been acknowledged by athletes by saying "Welcome to Roselawn." Somehow, two high school teams call these fields home. Perhaps the best part of the park, the playspace/jungle gym, has been removed. The parking lot is a common meeting location for drug dealers. The lights go out promptly at 11:45pm, which makes for an adrenaline filled stroll back to the car in the parking lot hoping a killer is not lurking from behind a nearby tree. There have been several reported shootings over the past few years, making everyone leary of entering the park, especially at night. Frequently people will come in and let their pit bulls rome free. Sometimes, however, some of the locals will sit down and watch a game and cheer for one team or the other. On a typical game night during the week, parking spaces are a premium, leading to people parking in the grass or making up their own spots on the roadway. All this being said, the park makes for a good atmosphere for a summer baseball game. If you're looking for a place to catch a decent baseball game with a chance of not making it home again, this may be the place for you. Although, in the seven years I've been playing at this park, I have not had a problem. Just be aware of your surroundings and enter at your own risk