We were asked to meet someone here. If we hadn't been asked, I don't think we would have ventured…read moreout to this park. Or known about it. Covered picnic areas are a huge plus for this park. Even on a crowded day there would be enough covered areas for everyone visiting. A nice touch is the covered picnic tables right near the play structures. This is particularly welcomed when visiting with young kids. Several play structures for different ages. There are also swings, a soccer field, hiking trail, and basketball court. The basketball court area is on an island surrounded by parking. Bathrooms were surprisingly clean. Bathrooms at parks aren't usually this clean. The park itself is really clean. All in all, this is a pleasant community park.

Great little park that I frequent at lunch time. They have nice picnic tables, shelters, sports…read morefields, playground, basketball court, and even hiking trails! They keep the park very clean and well maintained. Pet friendly!

Great little park near Mainstrasse Village in Covington KY. Nice playground for kids or adults that…read moresometimes like to act like kids. There are some trails that go back along the highway (look for the fenced in goats) that is not as loud as one would think. The outskirts of the park include many historical markers telling about the history of the park as well as the surrounding area. There is also a nice bridge that eases access to the park on foot over the off ramp from the highway. Enjoy!

Just a short walk from my house, I really appreciate Goebel Park. The playground was updated a year…read moreor two ago and it's really helped out the park a lot. You'll know when you've arrived when you see the German-style clock tower. Every hour, figures pop out of the clocktower and music is played. There's lots of character. The shelter does seems like it could use a fresh coat of paint/update, but it's definitely usable. Behind the park is a path that leads to Goebel pool and loops back up to Philadelphia Street. Goebel Park is a great place to come and enjoy the ice cream you got at Piper's (ice cream/food window) or treats from a number of the local businesses in Mainstrasse Village. This is a great place to bring your dog and walk the path or just find a bench and read a book. I'm super grateful that Covington has Goebel park!

We took a "field trip" here while learning about trees in our homeschool unit and we really…read moreappreciated three things: the walking trails are very nicely maintained and paved well, all of the natural shade with benches to rest, and all of the labels & information panels on the various types of trees! The area is beautiful and a great place for a walk. My 4 star rating is coming from a desire for a better map, the ones they have are ok but I had a little bit of trouble at times, and then for being let down on 2 things I promised my kids. The "children's garden" has definitely seen better days and is very lackluster in general. There's nothing to do inside of it and we were honestly just confused. The other thing was the butterfly garden, all of the bushes were gone on our visit. In general, these things aren't a big deal but considering I had 4 small kids with me, these were 2 things advertised that we were looking forward to.

What a lovely little paved path just off the main road in the Union-Florence area! Don't let the…read morebaseball fields fool you - just follow the trail in to experience a wonderful little oasis of nature. There's plenty of parking - regardless if you're there for a baseball game or for a nice walk. We brought our dog with us, and ended up doing the entire loop in just under an hour. We'd initially pulled up this trail in the AllTrails app, and it told us this was 1.1 miles ... we're not so sure that's accurate, since it felt like we were walking for much longer than that. Next time, we'll make sure to measure how far we've gone. Either way - what a gorgeous way to start your day! The plants and trees are all labeled, and sorted into various collections. The Magnolia Collection was by far our favorite, although that's about as far back into the loop as you can get. The trail itself is well-maintained, and wasn't too busy at all on a Saturday morning around 9 a.m. There was a good age range among the folks walking ... it was nice to everyone from families to elderly couples out for a morning stroll. We'll definitely return to this paved trail - it's especially convenient after a big rain, when you don't want to hike through the mud!

I lived in Cincinnati as a kid years ago and thing I remember most was watching fireworks from the…read moreserpentine wall. I'm so glad to see that it's still here and the park has even more to offer. There were lots of people walking, jogging, and playing pickleball. The views of the skyline are awesome.

Nice walking around in the summer and hearing music. Is along Ohio River. Few people out today…read more Montgomery Inn nearby.

This is a quaint little park right next to the Roebling suspension bridge. There are a couple park…read morebenches that are near the river that provide a perfect spot to watch the boats and barges head down the river. It's a peaceful little nook right in the heart of Covington. There are a few bronze sculptures around the perimeter of the park that detail some of the history in Covington. The house is right there on the riverfront next to the park or gorgeous! Fun fact, at least one of the houses was used on the Underground Railroad. There is a small book Ben books to either donate or browse through in the park. It's a free place for people to drop off and exchange books. This is a cute little park within walking distance of the Roebling Bridge--check it out!

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.

Large tall play area. My kids loved it and we went early enough we were the only people around. We…read moredid not make it to the creek due to it being too far away to walk with a 2 year old and 5 year old considering it would be uphill walk on the way back.

I almost didn't want to write this review ... because this truly is a hidden gem and I don't want…read moreit to get too crowded! But, I think I've kept this awesome Burlington trail a secret for long enough. Let me start by saying that there is a park area with a playground and covered shelter and grill that looks nice and clean! On our most recent visit, there was a big cookout going on, and all of the parking spaces in the small lot were full. Don't be concerned if that's the case when you arrive ... there's plenty of street parking available in the surrounding neighborhood. And - even if the play area is full of people, we've never seen another person on the actual trail beneath the park. This trail is not for hiking amateurs. You can except a VERY steep climb back uphill at the end of your visit. There is a side path that's a little less steep - but it's very rocky with lots of switchbacks. I definitely recommend this trail for more experienced hikers. If you are a beginner and still want to check it out, just be sure you know what you're getting into. It's definitely worth the climb! My husband and I often bring our dogs for a quick spin around this trail, on both weekday and weekend mornings. When you get down to the actual river, there's plenty of wildlife to check out. Most recently, we enjoyed the blooming Honeysuckle plants, but steered clear of a few snakes in the water. Be sure to watch where you step. Check out Gunpowder Creek the next time you're looking for a unique nature hike with a bit of a challenge. You won't be disappointed.

Some of the best views of the city! If looking for a panoramic view from the Museum Center all the…read moreway to Mt. Adams, this is it. Frank Lloyd Wright's work was the inspiration for the pavilion behind the overlook. To the side, shaded by trees are a few picnic tables. A grassy slope infront of the Ransohoff Overlook is a nice place for a picnic. Though maybe a little steep to play. That being said, there are still plenty of places to play. Playground is newer. Great for kids who are into climbing. It is a little harder for smaller children. There is a swing set with two standard swings, one toddler swing, and a handicap swing. A paved path circles the park. There is a green space large enough to run around and play. Watch for dog poop.

The view of this park is AMAZING! I wish it had more benches so that more people could enjoy it…read moresitting down. The upside, it's never too crowded. It's the perfect spot to enjoy a quick picnic for any takeouts around the area. Check it out!