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Ault Park is one of Southwest Ohio’s regional parks, located in the neighborhood of Mt. Lookout, it provides picnic facilities, nature trails, children’s play areas, and lookout points to view the majestic Ohio River.

The Avon Woods Nature Center and Preserve is located just four miles from downtown Cincinnati, in North Avondale. 

Badgley Run, located in the residential Northside District of Hamilton County, Ohio, is currently owned and operated by the Cincinnati Park Board.

Bellevue Park is a lovely neighborhood park tucked away in Clifton Heights. With a playground, paved walking path, and gorgeous view of downtown Cincinnati and the Ohio River this park has a little fun for everyone.  

The 6 wooded acres on Beech Lane, in Evanston, were donated to the Cincinnati Park Board in 1977 by Mrs. Arthur M. Bettman to preserve and perpetuate the existing natural beauty of the area’s magnificent and valuable trees, shrubs, flowers, and other plantings.

Bowdle Park is a small green area located on Ludlow Ave. between Northside and the Ludlow are of Clifton. With a handful of trees and grassy lawn this is a great little spot to have a catch or toss a frisbee.

This 90-acre park near the University of Cincinnati, in Clifton, sports hiking trails, a fishing lake, a historic bandstand, playgrounds, shelters, picnic areas, and a disc golf course.

Buttercup Valley is Northside’s hidden gem and it is attached to Parkers Woods Preserve. It is a beautiful piece of forest which has been untouched since the pioneer days. 

A mix of old growth forest and newer plantings, Caldwell Nature Preserve is home to a variety of plants and wildlife including birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals.

California Woods, located in the California neighborhood east of Cincinnati, with its 113 acres of forest and year-round education programming offers something for all nature lovers!

Come and take a ride on one of 44 whimsical Cincinnati-centric characters that make up Carol Ann’s Carousel.

Daniel Drake Park has popular picnic shelter, a forested view from its overlook, as well as multiple playgrounds and a walking path.

This small, but usable area is located on Ludlow Ave. Featuring a playground and picnic table to have a small family or friends get together.

Eden Park is nestled between East Walnut Hills and Mt. Adams and is home to the Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and the Krohn Conservatory, making Eden Park one of the most popular parks in Cincinnati.

Ezzard Charles Park

The narrow winding road through Fairview Park is lined with many tall evergreens and sycamores, giving one the feeling of being in a forest in the middle of Fairview Heights.

Managed in partnership with the Great Parks of Hamilton County, this 63-acre park in Sayler Park, meanders along the Ohio River for more than a mile.

This four-acre park, located in Avondale, features beautifully landscaped gardens, the largest ginkgo tree in the state, and a stone path leads down steps to an evergreen maze.

French Park is a 275-acre park, located in Amberley Village and boasts miles of hiking trails, creeks, meadows, and wooded hillsides.

This small parcel of land, in the heart of Oakley, is located at Madison Road and Markbreit Avenue.

Glenway Park is located in the East Price Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati. Surrounded by beautiful trees, Glenway Park features a paved walking path, playground, and benches to sit and enjoy the day. 

Glenway Woods, a 30.244-acre nature preserve at the end of Ross Avenue in Price Hill, is home to a variety of diverse wildlife habitats, features hiking trails through forest and streams.

This splendid eight-acre Botanic Garden, in Avondale, is the former estate of Cornelius J. Hauck. As an avid horticulturist, Hauck planted 900 types of trees, shrubs, and evergreens on the grounds.

This park is located at Blue Rock and Hamilton Avenue, in Northside, was dedicated on May 7, 1977.

A beautiful little neighborhood park at Auburn and Dorchester Avenues, Hopkins Park is situated on a hillside in Mt. Auburn.

Hyde Park Square is a small sitting park that is located in the center of Hyde Park, a vibrant urban square that features eclectic shops and eateries. 

Inwood Park, at 19.898 acres, is located on Vine Street in Mt. Auburn, about two miles from the heart of downtown Cincinnati.

Jackson Hill Park is located in Mt. Aurburn, It features a beautiful view of downtown Cincinnati, a reservable picnic shelter, and playgrounds for the kids.

Located in the Cincinnati neighborhood of Northside, Jergens Park is an enclosed, quaint park featuring a beautiful seating area, a covered shelter, and a playground for the kids.

Johnson Woods is located in Madisonville and has been turned into a Bird Sanctuary and a community garden run entirely by volunteers from the neighborhood.

With its rolling hills and mature trees, this park provides a pleasant Kennedy Heights neighborhood retreat.

Krohn Conservatory opened in 1933 and is located in Eden Park. The Conservatory holds multiple floral shows a year including the Butterfly show. Starting July 1, 2023 visit Krohn Conservatory's First Flowers featuring Dinosaurs.

LaBoiteaux Woods’ enchanting mix of woodland and greenspace in College Hill is habitat to an interesting diversity of wildlife.

Larz Anderson Park is a tucked away hillside park, in the neighborhood of Hyde Park, located above Columbia Parkway with a beautiful view of the Ohio River.

Little Duck Creek Nature Preserve was created as a joint effort between Cincinnati Parks and volunteers. A beautiful trail was created following Little Duck Creek with benches placed along for a chance to sit and take in the surrounding nature.

Nestled into Cincinnati’s central business district, bounded by Fourth and Lawrence Streets, Lytle Park features a panorama of floral displays.

Located on the corner of Madison Rd. and Erie Ave. Madison Park is a sitting park located in Hyde Park. 

The James Magrish Riverlands Preserve is a rich river bottom habitat situated along the National Scenic Little Miami River, in California, OH.

Mayfield Park, located in Price Hill, is a small park featuring a playground, two swing sets, a lawn, and a picnic table.

Rolling hills of grass/meadowlands comprise most of the 27-acre park with shade trees throughout.

Miles-Edwards Park is located between the West Price Hill and Delhi neighborhoods of Cincinnati features miles of hiking trails, an open lawn, swingset, and picnic tables.

MLK Jr. Park is located in Avondale and features a playground, picnic areas, and paved walkways. 

Morris Park is a pocket park located in Madisonville. It features two benches and young trees.

The 30-acre Mt. Airy Arboretum is a magnificent collection of trees, shrubs and flowers, displayed alongside the beauty of nature.

Located between Mt. Airy and Westwood, Mt. Airy Forest is the largest Cincinnati Park, with 1,459 acres that include miles of hiking trails and multi-use mountain biking trails.

This magnificent park’s 84 acres include steep wooded hillsides, hiking trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, and a unique historic reservable picnic shelter.

Clifton’s 57-acre Mt. Storm is a hidden gem in Cincinnati. Located in between Clifton and Northside and perched on top of a hill, Mt. Storm Park offers a shelter, playground, and gorgeous overlook with views of the Clifton Skyline and the Millcreek Valley.

Sayler Park, at Gracely and Monitor Avenues, perpetuates the name of Nelson Sayler, an early settler who gave much of his time and means to the welfare of his community. 

Olden View Park marks the top of the historic Price Hill Incline, with a scenic view of Cincinnati.

Otto Armleder Park, located in the Linwood neighborhood, is one of Cincinnati’s newest city parks, this 305-acre site is managed in partnership with the Great Parks of Hamilton County and the Cincinnati Recreation Commission.

Owls Nest Park in Evanston features playgrounds, basketball courts, a baseball diamond, picnicking areas, grills, a pavilion, and a paved walking path through the park.

Parker Woods is located in Northside off Hamilton Avenue on Haight Street. Parker Woods offers 2 trails: a paved trail and a woodland trail and it is attached to Buttercup Valley Preserve.

This two-block long shady park has fountains, plenty of seating for downtown picnics, and Wi-Fi access.

Memorial Pioneer Cemetery, within the neighborhood of Linwood, marks the only restored remnant of the pioneer settlement of Columbia.

At just under 50 acres, Rapid Run Park in Price Hill has rolling hills, paved walkways, a playground, and several picnic areas.

Rawson Woods Bird Preserve is located at Middleton and McAlpin Avenues. Rawson Woods, closed to the public, borders Mt. Storm Park and Edgewood Grove.

Overlooking the majestic Ohio River, Sawyer Point is a landmark destination in Cincinnati.

Seasongood Square Park is a wonderful neighborhood park located in Avondale. Utilized for many community events the park boasts picnic areas with grills, a playground, and a paved walking path with benches to rest and enjoy the shaded park featuring beautiful flower gardens.

Smale Park is a wonderful location to view the Ohio river and bustling river traffic, a place to gather and celebrate as a community, and an open space to help one be inspired. 

125-acre Stanbery Park, located in the neighborhood of Mt. Washington, features one of Cincinnati’s most extensive hiking trail systems winding amid streams and acres of gorgeous woodlands.

Stella Park is a lovely small 1 1/2 acre park located in Avondale. The park features a small picnic shelter, a playground, and seating areas.

Stuart Park is a 1/2 acre park located in Sayler Park. It features a playground and sitting areas.

Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park is located along the Ohio River just east of downtown, next to Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove and Smale Park and was completed in 2003.

Cincinnati's smallest park, coming in at .010 acres, is located in the Sayler Park neighborhood of Cincinnati. 

Valley Park is located in Camp Washington and features memorials to American Veterans. It is also a great place for family and friends to gather, have a cook out, or enjoy the playground.

Walnut Woods of Evanston was recently renamed to reflect the work of volunteers from the Walnut Hills High School community, Evanston Community Council, Cincinnati Parks and the Civic Garden Center This area has been transformed from the 10-acre parcel of unused land located between Victory Parkway and Sulsar Avenue into a habitat restoration area and community park.  

The newly renovated and expanded Washington Park is an important civic space in the heart of Cincinnati that has evolved over the last 150 years to accommodate the needs and aspirations of the community. 

Westwood Town Hall is located in the heart of the business district of Westwood and ran jointly with Cincinnati Parks and Cincinnati Recreation Commission. Featuring events like Second Saturdays and other community events. This area features a playground, a lawn, and a recreation center. 

Wilson Commons scenic overlook of downtown Cincinnati and the beautiful hills of Kentucky are definitely the park’s best feature, just below the overlook, a trail leads down to a terrace on the hillside. The park also features a playground and natural areas.