Riverside Park is a sports complex, with a paved trail. Well manicured lawns and fields. Even amid…read morethe field closures, (due to COVID-19) the fields were all game ready. Signs are posted with a phone number to checks if fields are already reserved. The trail is a paved multi-use trail. It snakes around the various sports fields. Pavement is pretty smooth with only minor cracks. A great area to learn how to ride a bike. Use of bikes and skates are allowed on the trail. Dogs are also allowed. A large play structure is situated in the middle of the park. There is a also sandbox with two diggers. There are some shady areas that would be nice for a picnic. If a baseball game is in progress make sure to watch out for fly balls.

The playground is really cute and great but the sand box is DISGUSTING. Just tons of bugs flying…read moreall over. I typically avoid playgrounds with sandboxes because of this, so we probably won't be back, but I love the playground otherwise.

After Cincinnati Nature Center made Yelp's list of best places to hike in the country, I knew I…read moreneeded to try out a yearly membership. During COVID-19, Cincinnati Nature Center (as well as Long Branch Farm) are exclusively for members (normally, you can pay a daily rate). A yearly fee of $64 (which includes a guest each time) seemed reasonable. Also during COVID-19, they have time slots for you to sign up for to access the park. I wanted to take advantage right away, but all the time slots for Cincinnati Nature Center were booked, so I decided to book a time slot at Long Branch Farms and Trails. I hadn't received my access card in the mail yet, but someone at the gate was able to let us in. All of the Trails are pretty short (the longest being about 1.5 miles). If you're feeling ambitious, you can totally tackle all the trails in one visit. I believe we walked almost all of them. Definitely plan on wearing some hiking boots if there is any moisture on the ground, you WILL get muddy. You can also stand in the shallow stream to clean off your boots a bit. The trails were well-kept. I'll definitely venture back to spend more time on the trails and find some good spots to put up a hammock!

I would live here if I could. This place is amazing…read more The trails are great and offer varying hikes in length, terrain and scenery. There are constantly improvements being made as well, showing a real commitment to the place and the people who love it. There are maps available that list the trails and can be recycled when you are done as well as trail journals scattered throughout for jotting down quick thoughts or discoveries to share with fellow hikers. Mother Nature's guestbook! The main lodge has restrooms and a gift shop as well as a great little selection of books to read. There is also one of many areas available throughout the park where you can observe local birds as they go about their bird business. The naturalists are very knowledgeable and just as excited about nature as you would hope. Some trails are equipped with little learning stations that offer more information about local flora and fauna and there are descriptive boards along each section of trail that detail the type of area, improvements etc. The feeling that comes from spending time here is priceless. Every time I leave I feel like I'm breathing more easily and deeply at peace. They offer a wide range of activities and social events year round to help build the community. The trails are dog friendly and there are pet pick up bags and disposal stations throughout. For quiet hikes, try one of the longer trails or one that takes you farther from the main lodge. And be aware that on week days there tend to be class trips, so if large groups of children aren't your thing, the longer trails might be a better option too.

Place is amazing. Family owned. Members are super nice also. Weekdays are quite with lots to do…read moreduring the week. Cabins are basic but have everything you need to be comfortable. Beds are comfy. Cafe serves food on the weekends and is affordable & delicious. Worth a visit. We came here for our first time nude and this place is why we are booked to the lifestyle

The good is that the hike through the beautiful woods was great, and the pool area well kept. The…read morepool table area needs improvement. I really enjoyed my hike.

As my journey continues to the places to have a nice carry out date night we come to this little…read morelake. You can reach this right off 275. It is really not a big place but nice quiet place. They do (not now of course) have boat rentals. There are really 2 places to park. One is right when you pass the small range/collect station you go a bit and look to your right. There is a kinda not noticeable entrance to a small parking/fishing area. Then if you drive a bit more around there is a much bigger parking area. There is also the rental building there. It has some nice places to lay down,walk, and just chill out. So do go and relax and enjoy.

I'm on a photography kick ., especially bird watching and joined several related facebook sites…read more Anyway i came here because several had reported eagles and rare ducks. It's winter so no one else was there at first ... I gather it's popular for fishing in warmer weather. No one was at the booth to collect any fee this time of year. No hawk, eagle or ducks but a ton of vultures .. around 50. They were eating something ..i walked around the lake to see .. it appears they were eating their own ... just bones and feathers left. There is a boat dock and a river. Saw a kingfisher at the river. I'd spotted several but this was the first time got a pic .. they usually are too quick to fly away.

This park is located in a super crowded area, but if you can get there (either by finding an…read moreelusive parking spot or going during off hours) it's a ton of fun! There is free parking along the trail and additional parking in a public lot across the street, but on a Saturday morning you will find both fill up. On a weekday, it's pretty easy to snag a spot and enjoy the park without crowds. This summer, a part of the park is currently under construction, where the new amphitheater is being built. But there is still a lot of the park open and much to do and explore! My family has enjoyed both picnics and takeout on the ample picnic table seating. Recently, my toddler has been loving the playground which features swings and two separate playground features catered to both younger and older kids. There were some porch- style swings just added, overlooking the river, which are lovely to swing on for adults and kids alike! Perhaps the best part of this park is the river access. There is a nice path with wide paving stones right to the river, which is clean and features a gravel beach and a large swath of shallow water. The water is shallow for quite a few feet so it is safe for little kids to wade in. Hang around and you might see a crawfish or blue heron, or find a fossil! There are also bathrooms, which have always been open and clean in my experience. There is so much to do and explore in the Loveland area, specifically along the little Miami scenic trail, and you don't want to miss this park!

This is a really nice park. It's right along the bike trail. This makes it convenient to get to…read more Downtown Loveland gets very congested. Quicker to get around on it on two wheels. A lot of cool restaurants and shops are here. Many cater to bicyclists. They offer discounts on food and stuff. It's the centerpiece of downtown Loveland. The bathrooms are pretty clean, and there's plenty of areas for pets. A lot of convenient things if you're on a bike. If you're in a car it's harder. There's parking lots but these get filled up especially on weekends.

We stumbled upon this park in search of a cute place for engagement photos. We're glad we found…read morethis place! Right off the road is a nice sized pond, most likely not used for fishing but more for scenery. The park is fenced in by the cutest white picket fence. Nearby the pond is a small lot of tall trees with a paved walking path that is kept up quite well. There's a few tables within the trees for a perfect picnic in the shade. Further into the park are several soccer and baseball fields. This area was jammed packed! There were several games going on and tons of kids having fun! The playground looked pretty cool, if only I was 15 years younger! Ample parking back towards the sports fields. We pulled off to the side of the road up by the pond and we weren't in anyone's way. Everything is paved and nice. There's also a community building that we did not check out but it looks big. I believe this is where township meetings are held. If even possible, this would be a cute area to rent out for a baby shower or children's party. No complaints for our first time visiting!

Awesome Park in a semi Secluded neighborhood. Includes 2 separate play sets with swings (even for…read morebabies), slides, tetherball, climbing stuff! & tables and even porch swings. We came here originally i do some Easter Photography by the lake. It was very clean and beautiful. Everyone we ran into was friendly, nice neighborhood! The community building was equiped with a restroom which was beautifully stocked with furniture & The bathrooms were very clean!

Large, flat, open park with tons of parking, making it great for events. They have picnic benches,…read moreball fields, and plenty of covered seating. The trail is paved and good for strollers or walking dogs. They also have a bark park. My only critique is that the workout course is in ruins. I wish they would either clean up the broken metal equipment or redo the course. I come here for the annual Raptors Inc. 5K, and it's a wonderful flat course that goes through open fields with a little bit of woods.

A lovely park complex in milford. Lots of parking and wide open areas for children to play. An…read moreupdated play area for young children with a covered picnic area close by. There are walking trails, soccer fields and a dog park. The park is clean and well maintained

One the most beautiful parks around Dayton, especially summer and spring, wish they had more of a…read moreplay ground area for kids tho

Took a day trip to Dayton and landed at Wegerzyn Gardens. What a lovely place! With free parking…read moreand entry, it's a gorgeous place to visit. Would definitely go again!

Fairytale-like house [Cincinnati OH]…read more We couldn't just drive-by this whimsical house without stopping and doing a double take... and staring. This is the Mushroom House in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Cincinnati. The amount of detail is really breathtaking: circular steel steps, deck rails of wood shingles, stained glass windows, tiled ceilings... of course, I had to snap some pics. How often do we come to Cin City. The original owner/builder by the name of Terry Brown has passed away in 2008. The house is currently not on the market and occupied as a private residence as of 2021. Here are the deets in Zillow: 1 beds, 1 baths, 1,260 sq-ft. If you are curious about the inside of the home you can click on this link and watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pVUFwH9Q6fk Review #3885

If you're passing through Cincinnati you have to stop by the Mushroom House. This is the most…read moreunique real house I have ever seen. It is a relatively young house, when it comes to house age. It was started to get built by architect Terry Brown in 1992 and completed in 2006. Terry Brown him self resided in it until his passing in 2008. This house looks like a mushroom from a certain angle, and like an owl from another. It is a fairytale house in the real world. There's so much fine detail, there's no wonder it had taken this genius man 14 years to complete this artistic masterpiece of a home. The spiral orange stair case was chained off not allowing access to the public. There was a car parked in the driveway as well as a surveillance camera. They also had a "no trespassing" sign. The land around, although very minimal is very well groomed and well kept. Something tells me there are people who currently reside here. I don't know how I would feel about living in a home that gets so much attention and that is always being photographed. The Mushroom House is a must see in Cincinnati. Use your fairytale imagination to guide you inside. Happy travels!

I'm new to the area and can't believe all the beauty within minutes from my parent's house. This…read morenature preserve in Loveland is apparently a hidden gem. There were very few people in the park. There is a parking lot right by the entrance and the trails are well manicured and easily walkable even for a little dog. Signs and maps are located throughout the park. Benches are available too for those who need a break or just to sit and enjoy the beauty. I'm anxious to head back here again especially with the changing seasons.

This is a really nice, but small nature preserve. It's really flat with nice walkable trails. The…read morecreek is fun to look at for fossils. There is major construction going on right now so it can be loud. There is parking right before where the constructions starts.