First time here. Came to the recycled doggies reunion. Our dog loved it. There are giant water…read morepools and park like toys for dogs.

Great dog park, but no free as are most local dog parks…read more This park does temperament testing and requires vaccination records before your dog can play. The park includes nice restrooms (for the humans), a clean pond with a dock for the dogs to play in, agility equipment and plenty of benches and tables. The cost is usually around $15/visit and the more you buy the cheaper it is. Check out the website for discounts and events. One of my favorites is "Yappy Hour"... $15 gets two dogs in the park and 6 beer tickets - perfect for dogs and humans!

Nice playground. Open space with paved paths. Next to good restaurants and bars…read more We gathered at Summit Park with friends over several days (Jun 2026). The playground along the eastern edge of Summit Park was very popular with the kids, There are135 acres (!) of greenspace, a fish-stocked (!) catch-and-release pond, and more climbers and such for older kids. The walkers and dog-owners among us liked the long network of paved paths and the dog-park area. There's a central open space apparently for concerts and such. I admit, i spent most of my time watching from outside the kids' playground, and listening to a band over the covered walkway next to the taco place, with a relaxing beverage from the nearby bar :-). Sometimes it's nice not to be in charge. None of us braved the cool-looking 9-level 153-foot observation tower because the we site said that the elevators were closed at the time. They say you can see downtown! There is also a slippery splash and play "water course" to explore which was closed, too, during our visit. They say there's ice skating in the winter. The whole experience worked for us because of the nice restaurants, bars, and ice cream shops along the north and east edges of the park. We ate twice with different groups at the Mexican taco place, and three times at the park-themed restaurant. We had coffee and drinks from the cafe / bar / bottle-store. We got ice cream twice! We didnt make it to the bakery or the diner, or the chic nail salon which could have been nice for some me-time :-).

First time here in Cincinnati and loving it! I visit parks wherever I visit a city and summit Park…read morehas everything: nice well maintained grounds for picnics ala Central Park without the rocks but with glass tower, swings hanging from giant pergolas (love it!) , 3 flight observatory (elevator wasn't working on this day), a stream, Madtree restaurant, a visitor center...just a great place for the entire family including fur babies!

Small park with shelter and 5 picnic tables. There's a ball field and paved walking area so good…read morefor giving your dog a walk.

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.

Since we are pretty picky about who we leave my baby with, Kennel Resorts is absolutely the only…read moreplace I will kennel my puppy.

I have taken my three dogs here for bourding, I like to…read morekeep them in the same kennel, so I always request the chalet ! They have a fenced wooded area with trails and shade trees.

This place was amazing to just come and take some pictures on our last night of vacation. Plus my…read moreson had a ton of fun running around.

Wicked cute park with an overlook of the city!…read more There are several pavilion areas you can rent for events and the "castle area" is gorgeous and perfect for a party. We love the granite slide for the kids. It's so unique!

We have spent over a decade coming to the park. Mostly including the basketball court and play…read moresets. The basketball court is in bad shape, it's needing a resurface so please be careful there. It also collects overflow of water from the train tracks and is kind of nasty in the back of the court. When the restrooms are open there is never toilet paper in them. So if you are going to spend some time hereC be prepared for that. The courts are usually full of litter, unfortunately people don't clean up after themselves. My toddler enjoys the play areas! Despite the issues we still enjoy coming here.

Three functioning tennis courts, an amazing pool, a baseball diamond, a track/football field, a…read moreplayground, and a peaceful setting in a corner of Norwood. Highly recommended.

I absolutely love this park and I'm always pleasantly surprised every time I visit. There's so much…read moreto do, and it somehow keeps feeling new no matter how many times I come back. It's perfect for getting together with friends, with multiple gathering areas and even rentable spaces. I've seen people taking engagement photos here, hosting weddings, and I even did my own graduation pictures here. It really is such a beautiful setting for special moments. One thing that always surprises me is how big it is. There are genuine hiking trails that wind through the woods, which is amazing for a park so close to the city. It's also great for birding, and I often see people playing frisbee, walking their dogs, or just enjoying a peaceful walk. The native plants and flowers are so well maintained, and there are so many little tucked away spots where you can sit with friends or a partner and enjoy a quiet, private moment. It's an absolutely beautiful park in a great area, and I can't recommend it enough.

Heard alot was in bloom at the park, so we stopped by. It was really crowded and finding parking…read morewas tricky. weekends aren't great time but its the time we had free. TOMORROW will be rainy so that can bring blossoms down. We walked around a bit enjoying the spring blooms but so many people. VV Italian EXPERIENCE restaurant is couple miles away ... so delicious .