Find Outdoor & Recreation Activities in Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky

J.D. Legends Entertainment Complex

North

Fabulous food and drinks, bowling, beach volleyball, a great tiki bar, the best live music and events you'll find anywhere, a huge arcade and accommodating staff, make J.D... Read more

Fabulous food and drinks, bowling, beach volleyball, a great tiki bar, the best live music and events you'll find anywhere, a huge arcade and accommodating staff, make J.D. Legends absolutely one of a kind. 

White Oak Golf Course

East

Land of Illusion Adventure Park

North

Land of Illusion Adventure Park is a place for fun throughout the seasons!   Spend your summer splashing in the Wibit Adventure Zone. Play a game with friends at... Read more

Land of Illusion Adventure Park is a place for fun throughout the seasons!   Spend your summer splashing in the Wibit Adventure Zone. Play a game with friends at Game Works or The Spike Spot. Or relax and enjoy a paddle in Paddle Bay or a libation at Sandy Cove and Aqua Lounge.   In the fall, the Haunted Scream Park features... Read More

The Escape Game

Downtown

[Located downtown in The Banks] From uncovering lost treasure to breaking out of prison – The Escape Game offers a uniquely premium experience. Team up, follow clues, and... Read more

[Located downtown in The Banks] From uncovering lost treasure to breaking out of prison – The Escape Game offers a uniquely premium experience. Team up, follow clues, and solve puzzles to complete your mission and become the hero of these immersive 60-minute adventures. You might escape…you WILL have fun! Book your experience... Read More

Flying Axes

South

Recreational axe throwing and sports bar.

Recreational axe throwing and sports bar.

Beckett Ridge Golf Club

North

Amid the rolling hills near Cincinnati, you'll find one of Southwest Ohio's top-ranked golfing experiences. Beckett Ridge has a classic course with a great tradition in... Read more

Amid the rolling hills near Cincinnati, you'll find one of Southwest Ohio's top-ranked golfing experiences. Beckett Ridge has a classic course with a great tradition in the area. The layout was designed by Jack Kidwell, one of the best known names in the world of Ohio golf. He skillfully combined the ups and downs of the... Read More

American Classical Music Walk Of Fame

Downtown

The American Classical Music Walk of Fame in Washington Park, a project of the American Classical Music Hall of Fame, is the only project in existence that combines... Read more

The American Classical Music Walk of Fame in Washington Park, a project of the American Classical Music Hall of Fame, is the only project in existence that combines classical music, mobile technology, public spaces, and a dancing fountain.  An interactive classical music application that is integrated into a major urban park... Read More

Piatt Park

Downtown

A two block park with plenty of picnic tables located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati.  Part of Cincinnati Parks

A two block park with plenty of picnic tables located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati. Part of Cincinnati Parks

Geier Esplanade

Uptown

A small stretch of land formerly known as Oakley Square, annually decorated with beautiful flowers and greenery.  Part of Cincinnati Parks

A small stretch of land formerly known as Oakley Square, annually decorated with beautiful flowers and greenery. Part of Cincinnati Parks

Lazer Kraze Erlanger

South > Southwest

Lazer Kraze Erlanger, The Ultimate Family Fun Center, is conveniently located in Northern Kentucky just minutes from the Cincinnati airport. This location has a 3DX... Read more

Lazer Kraze Erlanger, The Ultimate Family Fun Center, is conveniently located in Northern Kentucky just minutes from the Cincinnati airport. This location has a 3DX multi-level laser tag arena with awesome laser tag for the ultimate in family fun. Plus, it's home to the area’s first Indoor Trampoline Park - your whole group... Read More

Dig 'N Play

North

Dig 'N Play is a chic and modern indoor playland with a visually open play area! Parents can finally relax and still ensure the safety of their children! Children will be... Read more

Dig 'N Play is a chic and modern indoor playland with a visually open play area! Parents can finally relax and still ensure the safety of their children! Children will be challenged to think, interact, explore and have fun! From a HUGE custom sand table, to dramatic play, to inflatables, and even a 3 story play structure, we... Read More

Potters Park Golf Course

North

Riverside Marina

South > Riverfront

Provides Boat Storage for both private and commercial boats plus overnight transient business just east of downton Cincinnati on the Ohio River. Enjoy Riverside Marina bar... Read more

Provides Boat Storage for both private and commercial boats plus overnight transient business just east of downton Cincinnati on the Ohio River. Enjoy Riverside Marina bar which has food, drinks, and live music on weekends.  

Chuck E. Cheese's

East

Family entertainment center and restaurant offering pizza, arcade games, and birthday parties.

Family entertainment center and restaurant offering pizza, arcade games, and birthday parties.

Sayler Park

West

Known as Cincinnati's western gateway, this park spans much of the area below the Delhi area of Cincinnati. It offers play spaces and relaxing picnic areas. ... Read more

Known as Cincinnati's western gateway, this park spans much of the area below the Delhi area of Cincinnati. It offers play spaces and relaxing picnic areas. Part of Cincinnati Parks

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

RiversEdge Outfitters Canoe and Kayak Rental

North

RiversEdge Outfitters is located on 45 acres of riverfront property along one of the least crowded and most secluded sections of the Federal and State Designated Scenic... Read more

RiversEdge Outfitters is located on 45 acres of riverfront property along one of the least crowded and most secluded sections of the Federal and State Designated Scenic Little Miami River. RiversEdge Outfitters is conveniently located just 30 minutes from Dayton, 45 minutes from Cincinnati and a quick 1 hour drive from... Read More

Friendly Meadows Golf Course

East

Woodland Mound

East

The visitor center at the park features wildlife exhibits and a gift shop. Breezy Point Pavilion is home to Parky’s Wetland Adventure playground and snack bar (which... Read more

The visitor center at the park features wildlife exhibits and a gift shop. Breezy Point Pavilion is home to Parky’s Wetland Adventure playground and snack bar (which offers children’s celebration packages), a regular playground and picnic areas. Woodland Mound also has an 18-hole disc golf course and boat launch ramp to the... Read More

Northern Kentucky Ice Center

South > Southeast

Enjoy some time on the ice. The Northern Kentucky Ice Center has afternoon sessions on the weekends and a special Friday night skate. Great for the family, a date or just... Read more

Enjoy some time on the ice. The Northern Kentucky Ice Center has afternoon sessions on the weekends and a special Friday night skate. Great for the family, a date or just on your own.

Burton's Bamboo Garden

North

Stop in and marvel at the largest collection of bamboo species in the Northeastern United States. Located 30 miles north of Cincinnati Ohio, Burton's Bamboo... Read more

Stop in and marvel at the largest collection of bamboo species in the Northeastern United States. Located 30 miles north of Cincinnati Ohio, Burton's Bamboo Garden was established over 30 years ago and is tucked away along a seven-acre lake in a peaceful and tranquil environment featuring exotic birds and granite statuary from... Read More

Big Bone Lick State Historic Site

South > Southwest

Big Bone Lick is a unique state park where the prehistoric past is enshrined, containing the remains of some of America’s early animal inhabitants.  Once covered with... Read more

Big Bone Lick is a unique state park where the prehistoric past is enshrined, containing the remains of some of America’s early animal inhabitants.  Once covered with swamps, the land that makes up Big Bone Lick had a combination of minerals and water that animals found difficult to resist.     For centuries great beasts of the... Read More

Grand Oak Golf Club

West

Hopkins Park

Uptown

A small neighborhood park with beautiful green areas, basketball courts, and a playground.  Part of Cincinnati Parks

A small neighborhood park with beautiful green areas, basketball courts, and a playground. Part of Cincinnati Parks

Reeves Golf Course (Par 3)

East

Castle Skateland

East

Rollerskating located in Loveland features themed open skates: Wednesdays for Blasts from the past 70s, 80s, and 90s music; Friday family night with Top 40 music; Saturday... Read more

Rollerskating located in Loveland features themed open skates: Wednesdays for Blasts from the past 70s, 80s, and 90s music; Friday family night with Top 40 music; Saturday group lessons, afternoon and late afternoon skate with Top 40 music, and evening open skate with Top 100 music or Funday Skating wiht Top 40 music.

Loveland Bike Rental

East

Loveland Bike Rental is conveniently located at the Loveland/Nisbet Park trailhead of the Little Miami Scenic Bike Trail. Choose from a large variety of bikes to rent... Read more

Loveland Bike Rental is conveniently located at the Loveland/Nisbet Park trailhead of the Little Miami Scenic Bike Trail. Choose from a large variety of bikes to rent including hybrids, single speed cruisers, child trailers, tandems, tag-a-longs, higher-end road bikes and recumbents. Reservations are not required. The staff... Read More

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum

North

Pyramid Hill is one of few sculpture parks in the United States. Upon opening in 1996, it was touted as the "most beautiful natural setting of any art park in the country... Read more

Pyramid Hill is one of few sculpture parks in the United States. Upon opening in 1996, it was touted as the "most beautiful natural setting of any art park in the country" by Atlantic Monthly. This 335-acre park features more than 60 monumental contemporary sculptures. The park’s Ancient Sculpture Museum displays antiquities... Read More

Glenway Woods

West

A nature preserve located in historic Price Hill. This preserve was founded in order to save the area from indiscriminate physical development.  Part of ... Read more

A nature preserve located in historic Price Hill. This preserve was founded in order to save the area from indiscriminate physical development.  Part of Cincinnati Parks

The Garage OTR "Home of Segway Cincinnati"

Downtown

Welcome to The Garage OTR, the new home of Segway Of Cincinnati! The Garage OTR is your complete electric transportation hub. As the home of Segway of Cincinnati, The... Read more

Welcome to The Garage OTR, the new home of Segway Of Cincinnati! The Garage OTR is your complete electric transportation hub. As the home of Segway of Cincinnati, The Garage OTR is an Authorized Segway Dealer and Cincinnati's 1st & Only Authorized Segway Tour gliding since 2008. With 3-4 time options daily & 3 route... Read More

Harmon Golf Club

North

Riverside Boat Launch Ramp

West

Ohio River boat ramp located just west of downtown Cincinnati with On-Site Attendant, Indoor Restroom, and Concession.

Ohio River boat ramp located just west of downtown Cincinnati with On-Site Attendant, Indoor Restroom, and Concession.

Middle Creek Park

South > Southwest

The park contains 230 acres of forest full of wildflowers, wildlife and 8.5 miles of unpaved trails that range from moderate to difficult for hiking and horseback riding.

The park contains 230 acres of forest full of wildflowers, wildlife and 8.5 miles of unpaved trails that range from moderate to difficult for hiking and horseback riding.

Otto Armleder Memorial Park & Recreation Complex

East

This park features a 10-acre dog park with areas for large and small breeds, a canine shower and drinking fountains. It also features a new 1.0-mile paved trail that... Read more

This park features a 10-acre dog park with areas for large and small breeds, a canine shower and drinking fountains. It also features a new 1.0-mile paved trail that connects the park's existing 1.9-mile trail to the 5-mile Lunken Airfield loop, as well as a playground, reservable soccer fields, river outlook and access to the... Read More

Sugar Bay Golf

South > Southwest

Family-owned by locals, you're sure to have fun at this friendly golf course.

Family-owned by locals, you're sure to have fun at this friendly golf course.

Sunset Bay Marina and Campground

West

Located on South Hogan Creek in Aurora Indiana and only ¼ mile away from the Ohio River. Offering in-water boat slips, boat ramp, dry storage, and water front camp sites.... Read more

Located on South Hogan Creek in Aurora Indiana and only ¼ mile away from the Ohio River. Offering in-water boat slips, boat ramp, dry storage, and water front camp sites. 

Bellevue Hill Park

Uptown

This park used to be the end point for the Cincinnati incline. Today, the beautiful view remains and, as an example of organic architecture, the park’s pavilion was... Read more

This park used to be the end point for the Cincinnati incline. Today, the beautiful view remains and, as an example of organic architecture, the park’s pavilion was designed by architect R. Carl Freund in 1955 to serve as an outdoor dancing venue. It features a cantilever roof, bandstand and three pergolas that form the... Read More

Olden View Park

West

A beautiful hideaway located at the top of the former Price Hill Incline. The park features plaques that explain the history of the Incline.  Part of ... Read more

A beautiful hideaway located at the top of the former Price Hill Incline. The park features plaques that explain the history of the Incline. Part of Cincinnati Parks

Owl's Nest Park

North

Donated in memory of a homestead known as "Owl's Nest". The park boasts of beautiful entryway columns, wrought iron fences and a beautiful pavilion.  Part of... Read more

Donated in memory of a homestead known as "Owl's Nest". The park boasts of beautiful entryway columns, wrought iron fences and a beautiful pavilion. Part of Cincinnati Parks

Great Parks of Hamilton County

North

Great Parks of Hamilton County preserves and protects natural resources and provides outdoor recreation and education opportunities for all to enjoy. Great Parks is... Read more

Great Parks of Hamilton County preserves and protects natural resources and provides outdoor recreation and education opportunities for all to enjoy. Great Parks is comprised of 17 developed parks and 4 nature preserves spanning over 17,000 acres throughout the county. Visitors enjoy nearly 80 miles of trails, multiple lakes... Read More

Wilder Boat Launch Ramp

South > Southeast

Located only a few miles away from downtown Cincinnati with a short trip to the Ohio River.  

Located only a few miles away from downtown Cincinnati with a short trip to the Ohio River.  

Climb Time of Blue Ash

North

Climb Time of Blue Ash offers over 7,000 square feet of climbing facilities. The venue specializes in bouldering but also offers a variety of top-rope climbing. No... Read more

Climb Time of Blue Ash offers over 7,000 square feet of climbing facilities. The venue specializes in bouldering but also offers a variety of top-rope climbing. No experience is required and all skill levels are welcome. 

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

Kennedy Heights Park

North

Kennedy Heights Park provides a pleasant neighborhood retreat. The park has picnic tables, play equipment, and a soccer field, as well as walking trails. Part of... Read more

Kennedy Heights Park provides a pleasant neighborhood retreat. The park has picnic tables, play equipment, and a soccer field, as well as walking trails. Part of Cincinnati Parks

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.

Frederick's Landing

South > Southeast

Park and Boat Launch located on the Licking River with a four mile trip to the Ohio River.  

Park and Boat Launch located on the Licking River with a four mile trip to the Ohio River.  

Sky Zone Springdale

North

Sky Zone is the world’s first indoor trampoline park. We’re the inventors of “fun fitness” and the makers of trampolines as far as the eye can see. We give you one of the... Read more

Sky Zone is the world’s first indoor trampoline park. We’re the inventors of “fun fitness” and the makers of trampolines as far as the eye can see. We give you one of the greatest workouts ever combined with awesome, healthy fun. We’ve been voted the number one out of the box workout, the best birthday party ever and best... Read More

Trammel Fossil Park

North

Dig for fossils dating back over 440 million years at this unique 10-acre park. The park also includes picnic tables, drinking fountains and a hiking trail. Portable... Read more

Dig for fossils dating back over 440 million years at this unique 10-acre park. The park also includes picnic tables, drinking fountains and a hiking trail. Portable toilets and hand washing stations are available April-October.

California Golf Course

East

Situated on gently sloping terrain overlooking the Ohio River, California’s beauty is only outdone by a spectacular layout. Both challenging for advanced players and... Read more

Situated on gently sloping terrain overlooking the Ohio River, California’s beauty is only outdone by a spectacular layout. Both challenging for advanced players and welcoming of beginners, the course is known for its friendly atmosphere and towering old growth trees. 18 Holes, Par 70 – 6,245 yards Course Rating: 69.3 Slope:... Read More

RockQuest

North

Enjoy the exhilaration of rock climbing in a sport that is getting interest worldwide. Located in the northern Cincinnati suburb of Sharonville you are just a stone’s... Read more

Enjoy the exhilaration of rock climbing in a sport that is getting interest worldwide. Located in the northern Cincinnati suburb of Sharonville you are just a stone’s throw away from seeing what indoor climbing is all about. You don't have to be an athlete, you just need a desire to try something new and different. Don't worry... Read More