Parks/Green Spaces
Find Parks & Green Spaces in Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky
Don’t just sit there, get out and explore our vast river region! From the peace and quiet of the back roads of Kentucky to the urban oasis of downtown Cincinnati to water adventures both on the river and off, outdoor fun is all around. Enjoy the scenery at one of more than 80 parks throughout the region.
Giles Conrad Park
South > Riverfront
Giles Conrad Park
South > Riverfront
Giles Conrad Park is a 43-acre park situated along the Ohio River in Northern Kentucky. It provides a 1.3 mile paved, level path, a picnic shelter, a basketball... Read more
Giles Conrad Park is a 43-acre park situated along the Ohio River in Northern Kentucky. It provides a 1.3 mile paved, level path, a picnic shelter, a basketball court, fitness stations and a playground.
Florence/Boone County Skate Park
South > Southwest
Florence/Boone County Skate Park
South > Southwest
This 20,000 sq. ft. park is designed for in-line skates, roller blades and skateboards and has beginner, intermediate and advanced areas with various challenging elements... Read more
This 20,000 sq. ft. park is designed for in-line skates, roller blades and skateboards and has beginner, intermediate and advanced areas with various challenging elements. Included are a shelter, spectator area, emergency telephone and parking lot. There is no fee to enter. Park hours are from dawn to dusk. Safety equipment... Read More
Kincaid Lake State Park
South > Southeast
Kincaid Lake State Park
South > Southeast
Wide variety of outdoor activities make it a favorite retreat for campers and fishermen. Park features boat dock, junior Olympic-size swimming pool, 9-hole golf course,... Read more
Wide variety of outdoor activities make it a favorite retreat for campers and fishermen. Park features boat dock, junior Olympic-size swimming pool, 9-hole golf course, miniature golf, hiking trails, athletic courts, picnic area and playground. The Campground offers 84 water and electric sites, open April–Oct.
Goebel Park
South > Riverfront
Goebel Park
South > Riverfront
When you see the historic German-style Carroll Chimes Clock Tower, you’ll know you’re at Goebel Park. The park offers walking trails, picnic shelters, a gazebo and... Read more
When you see the historic German-style Carroll Chimes Clock Tower, you’ll know you’re at Goebel Park. The park offers walking trails, picnic shelters, a gazebo and playground.
Lincoln Woods Park
South > Southwest
Lincoln Woods Park
South > Southwest
The land for this park was acquired by the City in 1959 as a part of the water treatment plant land acquisition. This 15 acre park was developed in 1985 into an active... Read more
The land for this park was acquired by the City in 1959 as a part of the water treatment plant land acquisition. This 15 acre park was developed in 1985 into an active park. Amenities include the following: Two asphalt surface enclosed tennis courts. City sponsored clinics are conducted at the courts and have priority use.... Read More
Armco Park
North
Armco Park
North
Armco Park is nestled among the rolling hills of Warren County, located less than 4 miles of the City of Lebanon near the Warren County Airport in Turtlecreek Township -... Read more
Armco Park is nestled among the rolling hills of Warren County, located less than 4 miles of the City of Lebanon near the Warren County Airport in Turtlecreek Township - Lebanon, OH. Armco Park is situated on historic property originally occupied by the Shaker religious community and located between Shaker Run Golf Course and... Read More
Curtis Gates Lloyd Wildlife Management Area
South > Southwest
Curtis Gates Lloyd Wildlife Management Area
South > Southwest
1,179 acres of virgin forest, nature trails, archery, trap and skeet ranges and fishing.
1,179 acres of virgin forest, nature trails, archery, trap and skeet ranges and fishing.
George Rogers Clark Park
South > Riverfront
George Rogers Clark Park
South > Riverfront
This charming urban park in Northern Kentucky is a favorite spot for photographers and riverwalkers. Situated on Riverside Drive and on the Covington Riverfront, the park... Read more
This charming urban park in Northern Kentucky is a favorite spot for photographers and riverwalkers. Situated on Riverside Drive and on the Covington Riverfront, the park provides a shaded respite to read a book, eat lunch on a bench or watch barges travel down the Ohio River.
Kincaid Lake Beach
South > Southeast
Kincaid Lake Beach
South > Southeast
Sun worshippers will love the lakeside swimming pool with warm gentle breezes off Kincaid Lake. A bathhouse serves the pool.
Sun worshippers will love the lakeside swimming pool with warm gentle breezes off Kincaid Lake. A bathhouse serves the pool.
Boone County Arboretum at Central Park
South > Southwest
Boone County Arboretum at Central Park
South > Southwest
Boone County Arboretum at Central Park is the nation's first arboretum within an active recreation park setting. It is located just outside Union, Ky. A short, 25-minute... Read more
Boone County Arboretum at Central Park is the nation's first arboretum within an active recreation park setting. It is located just outside Union, Ky. A short, 25-minute drive southwest from downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, will put you in Northern Kentucky's only arboretum. There is no charge for admission or parking. The arboretum... Read More
Veterans Memorial of Boone County
South > Southwest
Veterans Memorial of Boone County
South > Southwest
The Veterans Memorial of Boone County was conceived in 1995 when H.B. Deatherage, a Viet Nam veteran, was deeply moved by the fact that veterans in Boone County had no... Read more
The Veterans Memorial of Boone County was conceived in 1995 when H.B. Deatherage, a Viet Nam veteran, was deeply moved by the fact that veterans in Boone County had no place to heal wounds and memories of war. The names and etchings were brought to the forefront with beautiful black granite, making up the memorial honoring WWI... Read More
Campbell County Log Cabin Museum
South > Southeast
Campbell County Log Cabin Museum
South > Southeast
This museum is a privately built and owned non-profit museum. The mission of this museum is "to educate today's generation about yesterday's rural Campbell County; 1845... Read more
This museum is a privately built and owned non-profit museum. The mission of this museum is "to educate today's generation about yesterday's rural Campbell County; 1845 through about 1965." The museum consists of two re-constructed log cabins, which were built before the Civil War. From 1982 to 1996, both cabins were rebuilt by... Read More
Orleans Park
South
Orleans Park
South
Acquired in 2002, Fischer Development donated 9.5 acres and the City purchased an adjoining 1.5 acres to make this active 11 acre park. The park is located in the Orleans... Read more
Acquired in 2002, Fischer Development donated 9.5 acres and the City purchased an adjoining 1.5 acres to make this active 11 acre park. The park is located in the Orleans North subdivision on the west side of the city. The Park Master Plan recommends development of a gazebo and fishing pier. Facilities include the following:... Read More
A.J. Jolly Park
South > Southeast
A.J. Jolly Park
South > Southeast
A.J. Jolly Park & Campground is an award-winning, 1000 acre park that offers many outdoor activities It also offers approximately 20 miles of trails for horseback... Read more
A.J. Jolly Park & Campground is an award-winning, 1000 acre park that offers many outdoor activities It also offers approximately 20 miles of trails for horseback riding and 18 holes of golf on the banks of A.J. Jolly Lake. Visit the Park & Campground and Equestrian Campground pages for more information, and be sure to... Read More
Ollie's Skatepark
South > Southwest
Ollie's Skatepark
South > Southwest
Tucked in the serene blue grass hills of Florence, Ky., just below Cincinnati, located in an industrial park area is Ollie’s Skate Park. Ollie's is by far the newest... Read more
Tucked in the serene blue grass hills of Florence, Ky., just below Cincinnati, located in an industrial park area is Ollie’s Skate Park. Ollie's is by far the newest premier indoor skate park in the Midwest boasting 60,000 square feet of skate terrain with something for everyone. This park is newly finished and has already seen... Read More
Stringtown Park
South > Southwest
Stringtown Park
South > Southwest
Stringtown Park is located on Kentucky Route 18 (Burlington Pike) between Kathryn and Wallace Avenues on 8 acres in the eastern section of the City. The City purchased the... Read more
Stringtown Park is located on Kentucky Route 18 (Burlington Pike) between Kathryn and Wallace Avenues on 8 acres in the eastern section of the City. The City purchased the property in the spring of 2001 from the estate of Isabella Schmidt. It is the newest neighborhood park that was named in a city-wide contest. The playground... Read More
Governor Bebb Metropark
North
Governor Bebb Metropark
North
The smell of fresh air and a bit of historical flavor are just a few of the ingredients that bring a touch of nostalgia to this preserve. The Governor Bebb Preserve... Read more
The smell of fresh air and a bit of historical flavor are just a few of the ingredients that bring a touch of nostalgia to this preserve. The Governor Bebb Preserve features a historical pioneer village, which includes the log house birthplace of William Bebb, Butler County native and Ohio's nineteenth governor; a general store... Read More
Licking River Greenway and Trails
South > Riverfront
Licking River Greenway and Trails
South > Riverfront
Gravel and paved trails (biking, walking, running) along the Licking River in Covington spanning approximately two miles from the corner of Levassor and Eastern Ave. (... Read more
Gravel and paved trails (biking, walking, running) along the Licking River in Covington spanning approximately two miles from the corner of Levassor and Eastern Ave. (behind Holmes High School – 2500 Madison Ave.) to Randolph Park. The paved portion can be accessed at Clayton Meyer Park at the corner of Glenway and Thomas St.... Read More