The park is now open, after much renovation. The paths are different, and need new signage. It…read moreadded more concrete to the trails. It was harder to find where we were and where we were going. I wish the trails had more shade.

A beautiful park I didn't know existed until a recent visit to the area. Be sure to check out the…read morecentrally-located Visitor's Center to get lots of handy info, trail maps, a visit to the gift shop, and even pet a friendly snake!! I decided to hike the Gorge Trail, which was very do-able, and ambitiously hoped to even follow the trail around the lake. Oooooops... There is NO LAKE, for the moment, anyway, as they've emptied it for maintenance (!!) Wasn't able to hike around the (dry) lake, as I think that trail was closed, but no worries, I headed back on the Gorge Trail (took a zillion pictures along the way, it's GORGEous!!) and made it back just in time to attend the Hispanic Festival taking place right outside the visitor's center. Looks like there's LOTS of community activities offered here, and it's a GREAT area resource!! Beautiful scenery, some waterfalls apparently, once the rain returns, picnic areas and multiple fun playgrounds for the kiddies, nicely marked trails, TONS of community events, and so much more!! Don't miss it if you're in the area!!

I've played pickleball at many of the outdoor courts and by far, these are the best. Originally…read moretennis courts, they were dug up and transformed into dual use. Four heavy duty nets and high visibility lines are perfect for this wildly popular sport. Not to mention restrooms in a few yards walk, shade in the morning, and great parking. There's open play daily starting at 8:30 am and the people are friendly and inclusive. Good job , Montgomery!

Dulle Park is a nice park in Montgomery. It's across the street from Pioneer Park. The parks are…read morekind of similar though this has more athletic fields and a nice lodge in the middle of the park. It has a good parking area. The park also has a big hill good for sledding. It has many facilities for athletics. It has something like two baseball fields, a basketball court, and tennis courts. The centerpiece of the park is Terwilliger's Lodge. It's popular to rent for private events. The lodge is usually booked on weekends. In the middle of the week, the park is a lot quieter, so you can enjoy some of the natural features. There's a stream and a few trails. It seems to be the best park in Montgomery for athletics. It has ample room for pickup games. The bathrooms are located near the lodge on the east side.

"Helicopter Park" has a very fun playground for older and younger children alike. My kids could…read morespend hours here. There are bathrooms and picnic areas. When we were there, the water fountains were not working, but we had water bottles so it was OK. However, there is not a lot of shade close to the playground. They have planted trees so it should be better in a few years.

A fun little park with playground, field, walkway, lake, and picnic tables. There are plenty of…read moreparking spots. There are geese around the lake area which may leave poop in the area so be careful where you step! Overall, it's a good park with people doing various activities from jog/walking the perimeter, ball games on the field, kids playing on the swings, and people eating at the tables.

we were bored and looking for something to do that day .. my husband knows I have an interest in…read moreplaying with my point and shot camera and wildlife. He read something about having birds of prey at this park .. we'd never been there and didn't realize it was going to take an hour to get there. When we arrived there were naturalists who had birds they had rehabilitated after illness or injury. All of them were not going to be able to be set free which is always sad but we got to observe them from a short distance and they answered questions about the bird which was interesting. YOu never know till you try .. if I had know that was all it was I'm not sure we would have drove that distance. we looked at the birds for about 30 minutes and drove back. there was no fee for the park or the birds of prey

A lovely little park on the northern side of Cincinnati! There's a great one mile nature trail with…read moremarkers and educational markers that makes for a nice brisk walk. The lake is great for catch and release fishing and is 1/3 mile loop with lovely views of the water and woods. The bike trail has two loops. The A loop makes a great 4 mile trail run with lovely wildflowers and trees. The B loop is a little more rigorous and woodsy. Highly recommend this park!

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.

This is my go to place. Why well? 1st I live just down the street…read more It offers a nice bike path that will take you to Hamilton and beyond. You can also walk, relax and chill out. Nice parking since there are ball fields. I like to jet off the path just past the wooded area about 1.3 miles into the route. It will take you to a walkway to the river. Nice peaceful and such a nice sound of the river flowing. Usually not too crowded. Just keep to the right all the times. Please do enjoy.

A little remote and from my end unknown bike/ walking trail of about 20 miles round trip. This…read moretrail begins at the ballfields but continues through treed areas and along a dammed waterway. Along the way is another parking area where you can bring your kayak to put in and travel 3+ miles up and down a hibiscus laden stream. You'll be visited by at least one blue heron along the way. If you travel up as far as the dam, be careful not to be sucked under the wall ( just kidding) but the current is fun to play in. The current can be inconsistent because one day it was difficult to paddle toward the dam and another day we paddled up and down the stream from the put in.

Attention Pickleballers! They put in new courts in the back by the dog park. Nice courts, already…read morebusy during popular play times. The only things I would say is the courts are a bit sloped more than other places. If you like heavy grit, the court paint will make your foot stick well. All in all, we had a great time playing here!

This is such a diverse park. Don't let what you see from the street fool you. Clepper Park is…read moredeceptively large. Unless you are comimg for the basketball courts and football field keep driving back. There are places to park near the soccer fields, baseball fields, playground and near the lake. The lake is small, yet a nice touch. Made to look at, and fish from. It's too small for boating. There is a gazebo, benches and a porch swing to relax, and enjoy the view. A peninsula juts out with picnic tables and grills. It appears to be a popular place to fish from. Fishing here is catch and release only. Improvements are happening near the lake. The multi- use trail is level and wide. It connects all the areas of the park. Topography at the park makes for an interesting walk/ride. There is everything from sunny wide open sports fields, to areas that are more wooded. Particularly near the lake. Wild blackberries (I think,) were growing in numberous locations. Several picnic shelters and benches are available throughout the park. Some of these have grills. Signs posted that no demestic animals are allowed in the park. The park is very clean.

Blue Ash Nature Park is a nice little getaway in suburban Cincinnati. It's very easy to miss. The…read morepark isn't large, but there's several miles of trails. It also has an amphitheater. This is a good gathering spot. Although it's in a suburb, it doesn't feel like it. It has several miles of trails that are mostly quiet. The only exception is when there's a concert at the amphitheater, but it's usually something like jazz and not ear shattering. Chances are you will have the trails mostly to yourself if there isn't a concert. The trails are covered in gravel, which helps keep your shoes from getting muddy. It has a few public bathrooms. These aren't the cleanest but they are kept up. If you don't know where it is, you may pass it a few times before noticing it. It's located along Cooper Road. The entrance is next to the police station.

This is a great park with a nice location near the Blue Ash Rec Center. While it's not huge, there…read moreis a good use of space, with walking paths, an amphitheatre, shelters, and three playgrounds. Restrooms are available, with water fountains nearby. There is nice shade throughout the park, which makes it a great choice even during hot, sunny days. The playgrounds have a variety of equipment, so it's worth exploring each of them if you can encourage your little ones to resist the urge to stay only on the first one on the path. One has a sandbox, another has a neat seesaw that little ones can stand on and bounce back and forth with a friend. Well worth a visit!