Cincinnati Parks and Playgrounds

Use this guide to find parks and playgrounds in Cincinnati where parents and kids can play and spend time outside together. Browse practical details to help you choose a place for your next outing.

Parks and playgrounds

  1. River overlook + playgroundAlms ParkColumbia-Tusculum · Hilltop playground and paved paths with Ohio River views
  2. Gardens + play + trailsAult ParkMount Lookout · Formal gardens and playgrounds beside nature trails and overlooks
  3. Lake + trails + disc golfBurnet WoodsClifton · Urban woodland with lake, playground, trails, disc golf, and bandstand
  4. Forest trails + nature centerCalifornia Woods Nature PreserveCalifornia · Nature preserve with wooded trails and environmental-education center
  5. Lakes + natural play + cultureEden ParkMount Adams · Twin Lakes and natural play beside paths, gardens, museums, and overlooks
  6. Meadow + woodland trailsFrench ParkAmberley · Meadows, wooded trails, playground, and reservable shelter
  7. Forest trails + disc golf + dogsMt. Airy ForestMount Airy · Large forest with hiking, mountain biking, disc golf, play, arboretum, and dog park
  8. Playground + pond + pathsRapid Run ParkWest Price Hill · Neighborhood park with playground, pond, walking paths, and picnic space
  9. Riverfront play + courtsSawyer Point and Yeatman's CoveDowntown · Ohio River park with playground, courts, paths, event lawns, and skating
  10. Riverfront play + fountainsSmale Riverfront ParkThe Banks · Multiple play areas, interactive fountains, carousel, paths, and lawns
  11. Sprayground + play + dogsWashington ParkOver-the-Rhine · Playground and seasonal water feature beside dog area and event lawn
  12. Trails + dogs + fieldsOtto Armleder Memorial ParkLinwood · River-corridor park with paved paths, dog space, fields, and paddling access
  13. Play + lake + trailsSharon WoodsSharonville, Ohio · about 15 miles north of Cincinnati · Destination playground, lake recreation, trails, picnic areas, and nature features

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