From the street, Veteran's Park looks like a small park with a field, sidewalk, and a tank. Yes, a…read moretank. Don't let what you see from the street fool you. Veteran's Park has fields and courts for multiple sports, a gated playground, and a nature trail. The playground is geared for crawling to about age eight. Everything in the play area is well taken care of. My daughter has asked to "go climb on the big cheese," (a yellow climbing cube,) multiple times since we visited. There were lots of people with bikes or dogs headed for the nature trail. My children were having so much fun of the play structure that we didn't have time to check out the nature trail. I look forward to doing that next time. Parking in front of the park is for handicap and the elderly only. Parking for everybody else is down by the Police Station/ Administrative Complex. Veteran's Park is a nice solid park when you don't want something a big as the Hamilton County Parks.

Veteran's Park has a few large fields- soccer, baseball, open, a playground, racquet courts, a…read morewalking trail, a brief foray into the woods, and a lot of activity on a nice day. There are kites in some of the trees, evidence of a popular theme day from what I can tell. The park is close to the road so easy to locate, has a definite urban park field, but is enjoyable. The loop around the park isn't that long so if you're looking for distance, best to try another location. However, if you don't mind a few circles, a walk is really enjoyable.

This was my first visit to the club. My friend and I took a pickle ball lesson and the instructors…read moreKirsten and Amy were so delightful and very knowledgeable and friendly. It was a great workout and so much fun. The club itself is a little outdated bathrooms no hand towels but overall a great experience

Such a welcoming environment for all! They have fitness, tennis, pickleball and so much more. My…read morefamily feels like Western is our home away from home.

Decent tennis club in Cincinnati. They offer clinics, tournaments, and fitness classes. Not bad on…read morepricing compared to other tennis clubs in the area. On this occasion I was only here for a tournament my daughter was playing in. What other sporting event can I watch my kid, take in a college game and drink a beer at the same time.

Playing lots of tennis growing up, I played in a lot of tournaments. One of my favorite clubs to go…read moreto--and not just because of its close location--was Queen City Racquet Club. It's really big, it's very nice, and they just run a great club. The club, which opened in 1971, is now known as the Queen City Racquet & Fitness Club as it added a large fitness center, which includes Nautilus machines, free weights, a cardio room, aerobics, and spinning. Queen City's 13 indoor courts is probably second to none in the area, while it's seven outdoor clay courts is great too. Both the indoor and outdoor courts are often home to many tournaments including national and top regional junior events. In 2003 they added Platform Tennis courts (see photos), which is for the Platform Tennis game that is apparently a mix between tennis and racquetball. Although I've never played, I know people who have, and they enjoyed it. Platform tennis is one of the amenities that sets this club apart from most in the area. Queen City has long had a strong tennis program for both juniors and adults. While many of the top juniors in the area now play at Harper's Point or Five Seasons, Queen City has a history of developing top players and continues to run quality programs (clinics, camps, league play, private instruction) for both juniors and adults. I've played in and watched my older brother in many tournaments at Queen City, and the only real criticism I have is the tinted windows that make it seem dark outside (which of course is an extremely minute detail). The 180,000 square foot club also has indoor courts for racquetball and squash, a gym for basketball and volleyball, and an outdoor heated Olympic size pool. Also inside around the main lobby is a great snack bar/café, rooms for ping pong and pool, and nice locker rooms too. Although there has been lots of competition from Harper's over the years, and recently Five Seasons too, the Queen City Racquet Club continues to run successfully and is a great place for tennis and a lot more.

Another interesting and unique place we have in Cincinnati that many don't know much about is the…read moreCincinnati Tennis Club. It has a great history and tradition, dating all the way back to 1880 (1899 at present location), and it was even added to the National Register of Historic Places a quarter century ago. While it has been years since President William Howard Taft played at the Cincinnati Tennis Club (I bet he didn't chase down too many shots), the club is still a high-end and prestigious club. The CTC has 10 outdoor clay courts and is open April through October. The club offers lessons, leagues, a tune-up tournament for the Cincinnati Met, and other tennis activities (and a pro shop) for all ages, and it once hosted the pro tournament now known as the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters, but the Cincinnati Tennis Club is mostly associated these days with hosting the USTA National Father-Son Clay Court Championships. It's a really big event that takes place each year, bringing some of the best father and son talent from around the country all the way to Cincinnati since 1974. While the CTC has a nice reputation in town, it seems that being a member at the club is a status symbol more than anything else. The membership dues aren't cheap, and if you really want to work on your tennis game and get to play year-round, while also having access to things like a fitness center, swimming pool, and more, you would be better off at a place like Harper's Point, Queen City, or Five Seasons. Sure, the club is really nice and boasts a great history, but it's more for the country club crowd than it is for families and the everyday competitive and recreational players.

One of my favorite places on the planet! I can spend days…read morethere and never get bored. Beautiful club, amazing courts, a lot of history there.

This really is a neat place. I came on the first Fri/Sat of the Cinci tennis tournament. It was…read moremy first time here. I had tix for Grandstand one day and the other stadium the other. Parking was free but far away. Fortunately, I am quite mobile and able to walk the distance quickly. I also made note of where I was parked and didn't have trouble finding my car later. The entry process was quick - even Saturday when the gates were busy. Within 15 minutes of entering, I cut my hand badly trying to fill my water bottle at the water fountain. Not sure how it happened, but it did. The first aid people were so kind. I get sick at the sight of blood and am sure I overreacted. They stopped the bleeding and bandaged me so I didn't have to leave to get stitches - although I really should have then or later but never did. It still is not healed. Anyways, as soon as I was bandaged up, I went to find the arena I had tix to. The 2 large stadiums are easy to find and they are actually much smaller than I had expected! I had front row seats the first night and it was really cool. Going to the evening time slot got me 2 matches. I didn't stay for the whole second match as I got nervous finding my car in the dark - so I left when the sun really started to go down. I had back row seats on Saturday - still a really good view. And I was in the shade which helped given the 90 weather. Again, finding my way to my seat was super easy. There were plenty of restrooms and water fountains. I didn't spend a dime while I was there although there were plenty of ways to do so. There were lots of food stands to eat at - and drink station serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. I got 3 matches on Saturday - all big name players. It was a great experience and am so glad I went. I won't go again as I much prefer watching tennis on TV but I have a new appreciation of what goes on at tennis tournaments now.

It was our first time at the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament, and we were there for opening…read moreweekend. We arrived about an hour before the gates opened, and we were parked close to the front my row. It still took us a good 10 or 15 minutes to walk to the gates, at the time we didn't know about the shuttles, and or they hadn't started running. Know before you go that overall there is very little shade anywhere. Even waiting in line to get in you're standing in the straight sun. Once inside, they had a few pavilion areas with booths that had vendors that had a few freebies, like handheld fans, sample bottles of sunscreen, that sort of thing. All the way at the rear of the complex is an immense pro shop, where you can buy virtually every type of clothing, article, hat, sunglasses, and all other types of accessories at much higher than normal prices (although most do sport the Open logo on them.) There is a large open grassy area with dozens of umbrella tables, as well as a selection of tables that do not have any shade. There is a long line of restaurant storefronts that gives you a wide variety of foods to try, such as pizza, gyros, burgers, salads, coffee, etc. Also, tucked along the edges of the various stadiums are small Kroger storefronts where you can buy bottled drinks and snacks, as well as some bars serving alcohol. They even have booths that sell cups of ice - with so many people, no matter how quickly they restock the refrigerated cases, nothing gets a chance to cool down so getting ice is imperative. They have a deal that you pay once and you get free ice refills all day, which is worth it when the temps are in the 90s. There are many available drinking fountains that are also equipped to refill water bottles. You will also see a lot of what appears to be hand sanitizer stands that actually dispense suntan lotion to help prevent sunburn. The stadiums are set up for prime viewing. There really isn't a bad seat in the house. The biggest consideration is how much sun you are willing to handle. There are sections that have permanent shade but you definitely pay more for those seats. Those also come with a more cushioned seat bottom, and little tables in front to hold your drinks, which is a big plus. The stadiums are completely open seating for practice matches, so we enjoyed watching Coco Gauff practice while sitting in the posh seats. Everyone was super friendly and helpful and the landscaping was beautiful. The bathrooms were plentiful and kept very clean. Despite the intense heat, we had a great time and would love to come back. This complex is in a great community, with lots to do within a very short drive. I would highly recommend!

Wonderful tennis club…read more They have hard and clay courts with great surfaces. Need to pay some to play, but it definitely worth.

If you're from Cincinnati and have ever played competitive tennis, then chances are you've been…read moredown to the Carl and Edyth Lindner Family Tennis Center at Lunken Playfield (not to be confused with the Linder Family Tennis Center in Mason or the Carl Lindner Family Tennis Pavilion at Sawyer Point). The Lunken courts--all 16 of them: 8 hard and 8 clay--are in great condition, and they are lighted too, which is very cool and comes in handy if you are grinding it out in a long match or practice session. The tennis center also has a nice concession area inside with indoor restrooms and A/C, there is lots of spectator seating, and there is a nearby jogging/bicycle trail, miniature golf course, driving range, and play area too. The staff at Lunken is really great too, and the teaching staff is led by Brett DeCurtins, Lunken's Director of Tennis and a former standout player at UC. For only $150, you can become a member at Lunken and have access to unlimited play during the May-September months, seasonal permanent court time reservations, and it can get you entered into the Lunken Ladder League. There are other leagues, as well as camps and tournaments as well, providing for a ton of tennis opportunities for all ages. The tennis center is also home to five junior tournaments and seven adult tournaments between the months of June and September. The recently completed two-week Thomas E. Price Cincinnati Metropolitan is the most well known, as Lunken becomes the battleground for the top Cincinnati area men and women (mostly between ages 18 and 50) in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. The other large event each year is the Cincinnati Area Qualifier, which is the biggest junior tournament in Greater Cincinnati (Boys and Girls 10, 12, 14, 16, and 18 and under age groups) and is the qualifier for the Ohio Valley District tournaments (which is a qualifier for the Midwest Sectional, and doing well at the Midwest can qualify you for nationals). As a competitive tennis player, I've always enjoyed playing at Lunken and some of my best memories are playing long matches into the evening under the lights. The facilities are great and the staff is excellent too, and it's an overall great place to play outdoor tennis during the summer months.

Huge park we accidentally stumbled onto when in Fort Thomas! Tons of options for play and a lot of…read morecreative and unique areas as well.

This park is awesome! They just reopened with new equipment and our kids absolutely loved it. The…read moreclimbing areas, slides, and rope swing were the favorites.

Beautiful city view! You can see so much from right here. Absolutely gorgeous day. They are…read moremaking some up grades that is going to make this even more of a great spot!!

There is a welcome center inside the Devour Park Golf & Event Center. There is a bycicle rental…read moreprogram , and bar & grill . Its just a beautiful park to walk around and enjoy the views and explore and take beautiful pictures Check out the Memorial overlook, Devou Park Golf Course, Behringer Crawford Museum,paved trails, Prisoners Lake, Band Shell, Battey Bates, Rotary Grove Memorial, NaturePlay @BCM, and Backcountry Trails.

My family has belonged to this swim club since I have been a kid. Its a pretty nice swim club. They…read morehave swim lessons and a swim team that competes locally. They also have tennis courts and offer lessons. Over the years the pool has switched management and it isn't kept up as nicely as it once was but overall the pool is great!