There are two dog parks here that are very nice. There's one that's super busy and has a place for…read moresmaller dogs to go. Right across the way is the less busy one for those people who have dogs who are a bit anti social. There's water for the dogs and trash bags go pick up poop. My small complaint is the dog owners who go here. A lot of them let their dogs physically bite or swipe in a non playful ways and others do not pick up their dog's poop. Besides those two complaints I continue to bring my dog here because she loves running around and making friends.

The great flood of 2018 subsided and we finally got our rambunctious 75lb puppy back to the dog…read morepark! Needless to say, the location of this park causes floods every now and then when the Little Miami rises but it's wonderful when it's open. The dog park is split into 4 locations. Two big/medium fields, one field for smaller dogs under 22lbs and across the street is a small fenced area if your dog is being unruly and needs a time out by themselves. For the most part people clean up after their dogs but we do usually come across some piles, unfortunately. That's the only reason I'm knocking this park a star. There are a few boxes with poop bags but they're widespread. It'd be nice to have more bag boxes. Each big field has a few benches and a water fountain. As you leave, you'll find one more water spicket to wash off with. Sometimes this park can get suuuuuper muddy. Pro tip: add yourself to the Otto Armleder Dog Park FB group to get updates from other dog parents about field conditions.

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!

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!

Hands down one of the best parks in the Greater Cincinnati area. Just a great place to get out and…read moreactive by yourself or with the entire family. If you're a runner or just a casual walker, there are many paved pathways or you can opt for the gravel, dirt or wood chip paths through the meadows and forests. The public restrooms near the colorful tiled awning are open year-round while the park is. Whether you find a spot here for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you won't be disappointed. Additionally, most of the park's trails are within its DORA area, so grab a drink too and get out and play!

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.

again, a job well done!…read more great staff....friendly and reasonable prices..... our Dusty doesn't like when we go away, but doesn't complain where we take him....keep up the good work!!!!!!

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.

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 .

Super cute and clean park! Love the mommy and me swings…read more Especially since they're for all abilities. There's a sand box and a toddler town as well. The walking path is clean and well maintained

Very nice park featuring a good range of amenities - there are plenty of sports fields (baseball,…read moresand volleyball, tennis courts - and we saw some people playing pickleball there too - soccer, and basketball. The pretty Todd Pond offers a nice place to sit and relax and also allows fishing. A couple of shelter houses and a gazebo, with picnic tables, are available. The playground area is great - swings, slides, climbing structures, seesaw, and more. A paved walking trail winds through the park. A clean restroom is available, and there are two paved parking lots available on either side.