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    River Ridge Park

    4.5 (2 reviews)

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    Gunpowder Creek Nature Park

    Gunpowder Creek Nature Park

    5.0(10 reviews)
    6.5 mi

    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.

    Very fun trails to walk around or run on. We had 2 dogs that we let loose to run around and explore…read morethe creek and they had plenty of space to not bother other hikers! Only downside is the way back to the car is a 1/4 mile hill that will take your breath away if you are not in the best shape lol. Great fun park all around.

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    Gunpowder Creek Nature Park - Snakes like warmer weather. Watch your step!

    Snakes like warmer weather. Watch your step!

    Gunpowder Creek Nature Park
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    Boone County Arboretum - A weeping golden redbud at the entrance to our Pollinator garden.

    Boone County Arboretum

    4.6(23 reviews)
    5.7 mi

    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!

    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.

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    Boone County Arboretum - Prickly pear cactus at the Arboretum entrance

    Prickly pear cactus at the Arboretum entrance

    Boone County Arboretum - Butterfly Garden

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    Boone County Arboretum - Prickly pear cactus at the Arboretum entrance

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    Prickly pear cactus at the Arboretum entrance

    Boone County Parks and Recreation Department

    Boone County Parks and Recreation Department

    4.5(2 reviews)
    7.5 mi

    As a life-long resident of Boone County, I just wanted to throw some love out to the Boone County…read moreParks Department. This government agency does a wonderful job of maintaining the numerous parks in the county as well as providing free and inexpensive activities for citizens to enjoy. During the summer, the Parks and Recreation Department sponsors concerts, Shakespeare performances, family movie nights, and an annual arts and crafts showcase, all free of charge. In an effort to keep residents active, the department offers family walking days, volleyball and soccer leagues, yoga classes, and tennis lessons. Community education classes like "Fly Fishing Basics" and "Introduction to Canine Obedience" help improve the quality of life of Northern Kentucky residents. If any of these activities sound interesting, check out their website to download their newsletter.

    The Boone County Parks must have some good funding because they are amazing. We went to Kitefest…read morewith my 5 year old son. They had free soft drinks and coke for everyone. You got to make your own kite and take it home. There were free bouncy houses for the kids and dozens of kites in the air. It was awesome. Every Thursday in July in the summer, they have Family Fun Night with more free bouncy houses and slides. I've been to see the Madcap Puppets, Shakespeare, concerts. The trail in Central Park is a full 5K and really scenic. I feel so blessed to live in a place with such great parks.

    River Ridge Park - parks - Updated May 2026

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