I have such a great experience here always. This park truly has a little bit of everything, and…read moreit's one of those parks that is welcoming for all ages. One of my favorite parts was the nature center. The staff and naturalists were incredibly kind and helpful, and the space itself is really well done. There's a cute gift shop, educational displays, and even a small children's museum feel with a few live animals to see. It's a great spot to learn something new or play around. Outside, the park is incredible. The trails are extremely well maintained, both the wooded paths and the paved ones, making it perfect for an easy walk or a hike. There's also an outdoor fitness trail that I loved. It has different workout stations along the way, and it's actually really fun, not just functional. It's a great way for both kids and adults to be active. There's also a huge playground and a mini water park area for kids, plus accessible bathrooms and good seasonal amenities. It's very family friendly without feeling overcrowded. If you're into disc golf, this place is a gem. There's a large disc golf course, and they even sell discs and gear right inside the nature center. Another thing worth mentioning is how amazing Great Parks of Hamilton County is overall. They offer so many programs like beginner fishing, guided hikes, plant swaps, art workshops, amphibian hunts, and even owl pellet dissections. Not all of these are specific to this park, but many are hosted here, and it really adds to how special the experience is. Overall, this is an extremely pleasant place to spend time. Whether you're walking the trails, working out, bringing kids to play, or just exploring the nature center, there's something for everyone.

Fun place for the kids! Only $6 something to get into the splash pad park and adults are free! Lots…read moreof sitting areas and you can buy food there. There's also a large playground next to the splash pad area. The reason why I took off the stars is if you have a smaller kid, the big slides are tough for them. Older kids will push and cut in line and they are aggressive. Some of their parents don't even watch them so it gets chaotic. There is a section for little kids but there's not much in there. The most fun for them is the big slides. Plan to get wet because you will! It can also get very crowded so be prepared.

Downstream of Cincinnati, this is a much quieter park than anything in the city. It has two road…read moreentrances; the one closer to the city was closed with no explanation, but the second one was open. The park had a paved walkway by the river with playground and picnic spaces as well as some kind of hut that could be booked for a party. There were some decent views to what looked like pastoral land across the river. The river itself was not particularly clean. The park also houses a more rustic trail which goes down by the riverside and through some woodsy areas filled with birdsong. The river isn't great, but the park as a whole has plenty to offer.

Nice park beside Ohio river, has paved road you can walk around the park, there are hiking trails…read moreyou can take, but i didn't. We are here in late October, the park is beautiful with all the leaves color change. Several bath rooms inside park, lots of trash can, very convenient for me since I'm constantly blow my nose with cold.

I come to this park to run and walk the Miami Scenic River Trail on a fairly regular basis and find…read moreit quite nice. The parking lot recently paved and smooth, with clear lines and plenty of space for many cars. The walking track around the park is also paved and in well shape. It is about half a mile all the way around and connects every amenity in the park. This includes basketball hoops, a playground, covered picnic areas, a cute gazebo, bathrooms, and some benches. There's lots of well-maintained grass between these things and in the evenings many clubs use the space for soccer practice. Like I said, I come here often for the access to the bike trail but would also recommend the park to anyone looking for a nice area to get outside. While I cannot speak for the quality of the restrooms, I still would bring friends or family here for a picnic.

Amenities are limited at this small park, but that's okay. Short Park is a hidden gem in Newtown…read morethat is a great place to relax or bring a picnic. The park is clean and very quiet, and it includes two picnic pavilions and several benches. There is a short paved walking trail, basketball courts, and plenty of open field. The only other amenity that I really wish the park had is a decent playground. The current is just a small set of swings with a very old, rusty seesaw. Park maintenance also appears to not upkeep the playground area much, as the mulch has been overtaken by grass. A new playground would make this a 5-star place to stop with the kids!

I took my son to meet my sister and her daughter at the playground for a few hours. My son is a…read morebaby, so it was his first time playing on a playground and he had so much fun. I am always impressed by how well kept the playground is and how clean it is. There is so much space to spread out at the picnic tables and eat lunch, which is what we did. We brought takeout from a local restaurant. I also love that. There is a nice view of the lake from the playground. The parking situation is fantastic since the lot is so big.

Lots of love for this beautiful park just north of Cincinnati! I was first introduced to Winton…read moreWoods during the Great Parks Earth Day cleanup - and I knew I needed to get back up here as soon as possible. Winton Woods, like all of the Great Parks, does require a vehicle permit. If you're a Hamilton County resident, you can snag a day pass for $5. Since my husband and I drove up from NKY, our pass was $8. I have no problem paying a bit for a well-maintained park! If you think you'll visit more than twice a year, it's worth it to just buy the annual pass for $16. They do accept both cash and card at the main gate. My husband and I brought our dogs to hike Kingfisher Trail on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. While the harbor was pretty busy, and several of the covered picnic areas had been claimed, we were some of the only people on the trail. This is a pretty easy loop -- and while there is a small uphill portion, it's not steep at all. Dogs do have to remain leashed -- but there's plenty for them to sniff and explore right on the trail. As the weather continues to warm up, I'm sure we'll return to Winton Woods again soon!

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.

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.

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.

Owl's Nest Park is a small park in O'Bryanville. It's mostly used for sports. There's some nice…read moreathletic fields sporadically in use. It has a good baseball field. The rest of the park is quiet. Along with the baseball field are some basketball courts. It also has a playground, so it has something for the younger children. The pavilion is good for family picnics. It has a couple of entrances. The southern entrance is located off of Madison. It's where the basketball courts are located. The northern entrance is located off of Ferns. The baseball field is there. If you want a quiet park, this is a good choice. It's a neighborhood park so there isn't usually a lot of people there, just some residents playing with their kids. This park usually is safe.

This cute little park located in O'Bryonville has changed a lot through the years. Now it sits as a…read morevery unused but beautiful park. I grew up right down the street from this park so I would often visit with my parents. My family were members of the swimming pool that used to be operated here but no longer exists. Now the park just looks empty, I didn't see a soul in it when I walked through the other day. There are basketball courts and several baseball courts. There is a pavilion you can walk around inside and a playground. It seems that the playground is currently closed as there was orange caution tape around the whole thing. It looked like the monkey bars had fallen down. Even with the lack of activities in the park, it still is beautiful and has great pathways for walking around on a nice day.

So I'll be the first to admit, this park used to be scary... now that the surrounding area has been…read morebuilt up more it seems more traffic is coming to and from the area. This 90-acre park near the University of Cincinnati includes hiking trails, a fishing lake, a historic bandstand, playgrounds, shelters, picnic areas and a disc golf course?! I went through here the other day to catch the foliage at Cincy's peak and it was spectacular. A great place for a stroll or a picnic when bringing family or friends down to the beautiful gaslight district in Clifton. It feels crazy to me that this big of a park is located in such an urban area. It felt like being back in New England for a hot second. Definitely recommend checking it out during the day vrs. at night.

Located a short walk from the University of Cincinnati. Burnet Woods is a nice escape. While on…read morethe smaller side, my family and I enjoyed this park. It was created in 1940 by the WPA. One of the areas leading down to picnic area gives patrons the option to take the stairs or the slide. I was surprised how many adults chose the slide. At that point there is also a marker "WPA 1940." There are a couple of hiking trails, that would be easily overlooked if one doesn't venture far enough to the left or right from the picnic area. Just like the park itself, these are fairly short trails. Most of the people at the park looked to be college students. As we were about to leave a few more people with younger children started to arrive. We saw one man fishing. One down side is that we had to drive around to find parking. The sides by the campus are by permit only. After driving around we found the street that went into the middle of the park. No permit required, though it does say "2 hr. parking."