I took my son to meet my sister and her daughter at the playground for a few hours. My son is a…read morebaby, so it was his first time playing on a playground and he had so much fun. I am always impressed by how well kept the playground is and how clean it is. There is so much space to spread out at the picnic tables and eat lunch, which is what we did. We brought takeout from a local restaurant. I also love that. There is a nice view of the lake from the playground. The parking situation is fantastic since the lot is so big.

Lots of love for this beautiful park just north of Cincinnati! I was first introduced to Winton…read moreWoods during the Great Parks Earth Day cleanup - and I knew I needed to get back up here as soon as possible. Winton Woods, like all of the Great Parks, does require a vehicle permit. If you're a Hamilton County resident, you can snag a day pass for $5. Since my husband and I drove up from NKY, our pass was $8. I have no problem paying a bit for a well-maintained park! If you think you'll visit more than twice a year, it's worth it to just buy the annual pass for $16. They do accept both cash and card at the main gate. My husband and I brought our dogs to hike Kingfisher Trail on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. While the harbor was pretty busy, and several of the covered picnic areas had been claimed, we were some of the only people on the trail. This is a pretty easy loop -- and while there is a small uphill portion, it's not steep at all. Dogs do have to remain leashed -- but there's plenty for them to sniff and explore right on the trail. As the weather continues to warm up, I'm sure we'll return to Winton Woods again soon!

England-idlewild DOG Park. Lots of space, well maintained, doggy water fountains. 8 or more fenced…read moreareas. Hard to find because it is separate from the main park.

Dog Park Review! They recently just opened up the new dog park. It's about 1/2 mile past the park…read moreon the same side of the road. It has 8 large fenced in fields for the dogs to run in. There are water stations, waste bag stations, and trash cans in all of the fields. They have shaded areas with picnic tables in each of the fields but it didn't look like there were any trees in the whole dog park. Great place to take your dog(s) and let them run around.

Great trails for all including kids and dogs. Nice easy hikes but beautiful. Area is clean and…read morepretty maintained.

My bf, dog, and myself hiked this park and enjoyed going through it. It's not a long hike but…read moreinteresting. It's a good beginner hiking trail.

I come to this park to run and walk the Miami Scenic River Trail on a fairly regular basis and find…read moreit quite nice. The parking lot recently paved and smooth, with clear lines and plenty of space for many cars. The walking track around the park is also paved and in well shape. It is about half a mile all the way around and connects every amenity in the park. This includes basketball hoops, a playground, covered picnic areas, a cute gazebo, bathrooms, and some benches. There's lots of well-maintained grass between these things and in the evenings many clubs use the space for soccer practice. Like I said, I come here often for the access to the bike trail but would also recommend the park to anyone looking for a nice area to get outside. While I cannot speak for the quality of the restrooms, I still would bring friends or family here for a picnic.

Amenities are limited at this small park, but that's okay. Short Park is a hidden gem in Newtown…read morethat is a great place to relax or bring a picnic. The park is clean and very quiet, and it includes two picnic pavilions and several benches. There is a short paved walking trail, basketball courts, and plenty of open field. The only other amenity that I really wish the park had is a decent playground. The current is just a small set of swings with a very old, rusty seesaw. Park maintenance also appears to not upkeep the playground area much, as the mulch has been overtaken by grass. A new playground would make this a 5-star place to stop with the kids!

Nice and clean park. The park was rededicated in 1997, and the name was changed from Forest Park to…read moreVeteran's Park. Near the front of the park is a flag and monument with a replica of the Liberty Bell. The trail is a 0.4 mile "Jogging Trail." The path is wide, and covered in gravel. The width allows it to accommodate walkers and runners. The trail also doubles (or is it triples?) as a StoryWalk location, and a parcours trail. Pages from a children's book are posted along the trail; 19 pages were poated in all. Our first lap consisted of a leisurely stroll to reading the book. Subsequent laps had us picking up the pace. All of the parcours equipment looks to be well maintained. Playground has a little bit for every. (Under 12 that is.) This is both in age and ability. The playground includes a handicap swing, wheelchair ramp for the climbing structure, and a raised sand table that can accommodate wheelchairs. There is a playhouse and climbing fake logs with a woodland feel. We arrived at the park early, and had the playground to ourselves until about 10:30am. Along with the trail and playground, the park also boasts soccer fields, a baseball field, basketball court, picnic shelters with bbq and a fire pit. The fire pit may only be used by appointment only. As long as it is deemed safe weather, the Anderson Township park system will try and leave a bathroom unlocked.

This might be one of my favorite hidden gems in Anderson…read more This park is always empty! It amazes me that there's never more than a few walkers on the trail. If you're looking for a quiet place to read or take the kiddos, I recommend any week day morning. The walking trail/path is always clean and clear of debris. It is a quarter mile loop. The playground is one of the best. This tops Ault and Beech Acres and has better aspects than Juliffs. I love bringing my little here! There's a very large shelter by the playground, perfect for parties. It's huge! There's also a couple baseball diamonds so this park must get busy at some point! The only downfall is the name. I think often times it gets confused for the big helicopter park named Veterans Park. This is totally different, in the heart of Anderson. I recommend this park for a quiet getaway!

This is a great park with lots of greenspace. There's a playground with swings, a shelter, some…read morepicnic tables, and a few baseball fields. On Sundays in the summer a musician plays the carillon bells in the tower for about an hour in the afternoon. Bring some blankets, lay in the sun, and watch the clouds while you listen to the carillon. Behind the playground is a ravine and a hiking trail. Take the stairs down to the old boat house. This seems to be a popular spot to take engagement pictures and senior pictures. From there follow the trail into the woods and along the creek. It's a great place to take your kids to learn about trees, bugs, and other outdoorsy things. The trail does not go very far before the creek makes a sharp left turn and it becomes difficult to go further. We wandered around for a while trying to find the continuation of the trail, but it seems that it ends at the bend in the creek. From there you backtrack to the park. This park is within walking distance of our house, so on our way home we pass through the Mariemont square and always get some ice cream from Graeters. A great way to end any afternoon. It can be hard to find this park, but Mariemont has put a sign pointing the way in the median on Wooster Pike.

From basketball courts, to baseball fields, open bathrooms and a cute park for the kids. Nice free…read morestop for a picnic lunch with the family. Handicap friendly.

I'm looking for a short run, this place offers a short trail, and it looks like the park is making…read moremore. There's plenty of things to do in this park, during my short run I saw 2 children's play area, tennis court, covered shelters and plenty of benches. It looks a little unkept maybe due to winter, but I will definitely come back and check the park again by spring or summer.

My family was in town for a few days for a wedding, and I was looking for a park where my bigger…read morekids (9, 11, and 13) could get out some energy. This place was perfect! My kids loved the bigger equipment, and even my husband and I tried a few things. Not long into our play, a thunderstorm came. We chose to shelter in the large pavilion, and ended up playing tag. It was a highlight to our trip. We would definitely come here again, and now we are wishing for something similar near us.

We came over the summer one time and this is definitely one of the most unique parks I've been too…read more The playground has a really big American Ninja style warrior playground along with another smaller one. There are a lot of seating options and a nice big shelter with bathrooms. I didn't explore much more then those areas. We will definitely make a visit here again.