Find Outdoor & Recreation Activities in Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky

ClearCreek Golf Course

North

ClearCreek offers 18 holes of fun and enjoyment for golfers of all ages and abilities. Targeted towards a faster round of golf and the development of the short game,... Read more

ClearCreek offers 18 holes of fun and enjoyment for golfers of all ages and abilities. Targeted towards a faster round of golf and the development of the short game, the course offers multiple tee locations to fit even the most gifted player. But there are Par 4s on the course, too.

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

Greentree Golf Club

North

Greentree Golf Club occupies a refreshingly rural parcel of Southwestern Ohio land between Cincinnati and Dayton, perfect for getting in a relaxing round, and with easy... Read more

Greentree Golf Club occupies a refreshingly rural parcel of Southwestern Ohio land between Cincinnati and Dayton, perfect for getting in a relaxing round, and with easy access to I-75. Enjoying the scenery at Greentree will be a far more simple task than making par, as there are no roads, no houses and no noise to take away... Read More

Stonelick State Park

East

Tucked away in the rolling highlands of southwest Ohio, 1,058-acre Stonelick State Park offers a quiet retreat for visitors. The still waters of the lake and stately... Read more

Tucked away in the rolling highlands of southwest Ohio, 1,058-acre Stonelick State Park offers a quiet retreat for visitors. The still waters of the lake and stately woodlands provide the setting for a host of outdoor recreational pursuits including camping. Options for camping include 108 electric campsites or cabins available... Read More

Glenwood Gardens

North

This beautifully landscaped 335-acre park includes a 1.0-mile paved trail and the 1.6-mile Wetland Loop nature trail (skates, scooters and bikes prohibited) and formal... Read more

This beautifully landscaped 335-acre park includes a 1.0-mile paved trail and the 1.6-mile Wetland Loop nature trail (skates, scooters and bikes prohibited) and formal gardens, prairies, forests and wetlands plus Highfield Discovery Garden for children (fee applies). The gift shop offers a variety of nature-related merchandise... Read More

Tower Park

South > Southeast

86.6 acres of hilly trails and picnic areas for families and kids to enjoy. Located close to the Ohio River and given its name from the 102 foot stone tower at the park... Read more

86.6 acres of hilly trails and picnic areas for families and kids to enjoy. Located close to the Ohio River and given its name from the 102 foot stone tower at the park entrance. The park is also home to a 4-mile mountain bike trail.

Shaker Run Golf Club

North

Little Miami State Park

North

The Little Miami State Park and National Scenic River offers a trip into one of Ohio's most beautiful and historic areas. As the river twists and bends, visitors... Read more

The Little Miami State Park and National Scenic River offers a trip into one of Ohio's most beautiful and historic areas. As the river twists and bends, visitors will discover many natural wonders such as steep rocky cliffs, towering sycamores and elegant great blue herons on the wing. Little Miami State Park introduces... Read More

Landen Deerfield Park

North

95 acres of open space with ball fields, sports courts, hiking & biking trails & a lake for fishing. The bike trail is 2.6 miles and is best used from March until... Read more

95 acres of open space with ball fields, sports courts, hiking & biking trails & a lake for fishing. The bike trail is 2.6 miles and is best used from March until November.

Rockin' Jump Cincinnati

North

Rockin' Jump - is the Ultimate Trampoline Park. Fun for kids of all ages! Our massive main trampoline jump arena, trampoline basketball arena, trampoline dodge ball arena... Read more

Rockin' Jump - is the Ultimate Trampoline Park. Fun for kids of all ages! Our massive main trampoline jump arena, trampoline basketball arena, trampoline dodge ball arena and rock climbing wall provides something for everyone. The perfect birthday party venue and a healthy family activity. We provide Safe. Clean. Fun.™ for... Read More

South Fork Park

South > Southwest

This 42 acre park located on the west side of the city was originally planned as part of Farmview Subdivision Approval (mid 1980s). The developer donated five acres to the... Read more

This 42 acre park located on the west side of the city was originally planned as part of Farmview Subdivision Approval (mid 1980s). The developer donated five acres to the City in 1997 and 37 acres in late 2000. The park has a nautical theme and is the largest city park. Current amenities include the following: Concrete masonry... Read More

Meadowood Golf Club

South > Southwest

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.  

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

Rapid Run Park

West

A 50 acre park with paved sidewalks, a shelter for picnics, and a view of a shallow lake. Also includes kid's play areas.  Part of Cincinnati Parks

A 50 acre park with paved sidewalks, a shelter for picnics, and a view of a shallow lake. Also includes kid's play areas. Part of Cincinnati Parks

Mt. Airy Forest

West

Accessible from Mt. Airy and Westwood, Mt. Airy Forest's 1,459 acres includes miles of hiking trails and bridle trails (located off Diehl Road) for horseback riders. Mt.... Read more

Accessible from Mt. Airy and Westwood, Mt. Airy Forest's 1,459 acres includes miles of hiking trails and bridle trails (located off Diehl Road) for horseback riders. Mt. Airy has Ohio's only wheelchair accessible public treehouse, an enclosed dog park, and disc golf. Mt. Airy Arboretum's specialty gardens, gazebos and... Read More

Whitewater Canoe Rental

West

Canoe, kayak, raft, tube, and camp on the scenic Whitewater River in Brookville, Indiana. Let's Go Canoeing!

Canoe, kayak, raft, tube, and camp on the scenic Whitewater River in Brookville, Indiana. Let's Go Canoeing!

Jane's Saddlebag

South > Southwest

Jane's Saddlebag is a hands-on historic educational experience, complete with the old restored "Saddlebag" home, original stone smokehouse, life-size replica of a 1700s... Read more

Jane's Saddlebag is a hands-on historic educational experience, complete with the old restored "Saddlebag" home, original stone smokehouse, life-size replica of a 1700s Flatboat, 100-year-old mortise and tenon barn, kids village, wine shop, restaurant, general store and petting zoo. Plus, free parking and cornhole.

Fifty West Canoe & Kayak

East

Enjoy the Little Miami Scenic River with tubing, canoes and kayaks, or shuttle options for fellow river lovers.

Enjoy the Little Miami Scenic River with tubing, canoes and kayaks, or shuttle options for fellow river lovers.

The Web Extreme Entertainment

North

Jack of all games. Masters of fun. Laser tag, go karts, mini bowling, and mini golf offer something just just about everyone. We pride ourself on our staff, and trust them... Read more

Jack of all games. Masters of fun. Laser tag, go karts, mini bowling, and mini golf offer something just just about everyone. We pride ourself on our staff, and trust them to ensure that you have nothing but Fun at the WEB.    Birthday parties? We do those. Corporate team building? We do that too. Just need something to do on a... Read More

East Fork State Park

East

One of Ohio's largest state parks, the 4,870-acre East Fork State Park offers a great diversity of recreational opportunities and natural history only 25 miles from... Read more

One of Ohio's largest state parks, the 4,870-acre East Fork State Park offers a great diversity of recreational opportunities and natural history only 25 miles from downtown Cincinnati. The park's terrain includes both rugged hills and open meadows, setting the stage for a wonderful getaway. The park also offers opportunities... Read More

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

iFly Cincinnati

North

Indoor skydiving where instructors are there to help you take flight!

Indoor skydiving where instructors are there to help you take flight!

Escape Room Family

North

Ohio’s only escape room geared towards…you guessed it, families.  The rooms are designed a little differently than traditional escape game experiences. In a normal... Read more

Ohio’s only escape room geared towards…you guessed it, families.  The rooms are designed a little differently than traditional escape game experiences. In a normal escape room you must solve one puzzle in order to access another puzzle. In Escape Room Family all the puzzles are out from the start of the timer. Instead of ‘... Read More

Highland Cemetery Hiking Trails

South > Southwest

Explore 6 color-coded trails covering 4 miles on 150 acres of undeveloped cemetery property. Witness something unique with each season. Spring and summer are ideal for... Read more

Explore 6 color-coded trails covering 4 miles on 150 acres of undeveloped cemetery property. Witness something unique with each season. Spring and summer are ideal for bird watching and getting to see both native species and neotropical migrants. Fall boasts gorgeous colors from the maple trees, and winter is great for... Read More

Liberty Country Club

West

Wilmington Elks 797 Golf Club

North

Arrasmith Farm

Southeast

Enjoy the horses and old barn as you stroll through the gardens and fields of this local daylily farm. There are hundreds of varieties in full bloom to choose from. ... Read more

Enjoy the horses and old barn as you stroll through the gardens and fields of this local daylily farm. There are hundreds of varieties in full bloom to choose from.  

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

Omni Funplex

North

A state of the art, 35,000 sq.ft. large sports themed Family Entertainment Center.

A state of the art, 35,000 sq.ft. large sports themed Family Entertainment Center.

Caesar Creek State Park

North

Caesar Creek State Park is one of the premier outdoor recreation and nature preserve areas in the state of Ohio. The 7,900-acre park offers a wide variety of recreational... Read more

Caesar Creek State Park is one of the premier outdoor recreation and nature preserve areas in the state of Ohio. The 7,900-acre park offers a wide variety of recreational and educational opportunities. You can have an exciting week of boating, fishing and camping with your family; cool off in the water at the 1,300-foot public... Read More

Lakewood Golf Course

East

The Mill Course

North

The Mill Course is a par 71 layout with five sets of tees that range from 3,470 yards to 6,376 yards, providing a round of enjoyment for every player. The Mill Course has... Read more

The Mill Course is a par 71 layout with five sets of tees that range from 3,470 yards to 6,376 yards, providing a round of enjoyment for every player. The Mill Course has five lakes that add an extra challenge and beauty to the course.

Scenic River Canoe Excursions

East

Scenic River Canoe Excursions invites you to relax on the river and enjoy a peaceful canoe or kayak trip on the Little Miami River, a State and National Scenic River... Read more

Scenic River Canoe Excursions invites you to relax on the river and enjoy a peaceful canoe or kayak trip on the Little Miami River, a State and National Scenic River long considered one of Ohio’s most beautiful waterways. A beautiful way to enjoy your day-- Mother Nature provides the gorgeous setting, and we can provide... Read More

Scallywag Tag

West

Families can enjoy a two-story story laser tag arena, 18 hole black light mini golf, arcade games, Top Sail Tavern (a sports bar for adults) and a snack bar with pizza,... Read more

Families can enjoy a two-story story laser tag arena, 18 hole black light mini golf, arcade games, Top Sail Tavern (a sports bar for adults) and a snack bar with pizza, sandwiches and wings.

Pier 99

South > Southwest

Located near Belterra Casino and Markland Dam just off the Ohio River on Craigs Creek Lake.

Located near Belterra Casino and Markland Dam just off the Ohio River on Craigs Creek Lake.

EarthJoy Tree Adventures

South > Southeast

Northern Kentucky's First Professional Tree-Climbing Company offers classes and experiences. Tree Climbers takes you step by step through the fun and safety in the trees... Read more

Northern Kentucky's First Professional Tree-Climbing Company offers classes and experiences. Tree Climbers takes you step by step through the fun and safety in the trees. All lines are set, the knots are tied and ready to climb when you arrive. Try Tree Climbing first through one of our facilitation classes. Once you feel the... Read More

Harmon Golf Club

North

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.

Bettman Nature Preserve

Uptown

A collection of wooded acres donated in 1977 by Mrs. Arthur M. Bettman to preserve nature and provide a place for wildlife to flourish. The park is home to walking and... Read more

A collection of wooded acres donated in 1977 by Mrs. Arthur M. Bettman to preserve nature and provide a place for wildlife to flourish. The park is home to walking and biking trails as well as a wheelchair accessible nature center. Part of Cincinnati Parks

Dave and Buster's

South

Create your own experience inside a world of entertainment where great food, signature drinks and video games are located under one enormous roof. With two large bars, an... Read more

Create your own experience inside a world of entertainment where great food, signature drinks and video games are located under one enormous roof. With two large bars, an array of TVs, a large, elegant dining area and more than 300 interactive games, this is a sweet destination to hang out, unwind and let loose.   Billiards is... Read More

Cincinnati Cycleboat

East

Taking the pedal to the pub to a whole new level. Have a blast cruising down the Ohio River and Cincinnati Riverfront like never before. This is Cincinnati's first 16-... Read more

Taking the pedal to the pub to a whole new level. Have a blast cruising down the Ohio River and Cincinnati Riverfront like never before. This is Cincinnati's first 16-passenger floating pedal pub. Grab your crew, bring your own brews, and throw a party this summer! 

Houdini's Room Escape

North

Houdini’s Room Escape is the premier escape room venue in Cincinnati. Our uniquely designed escape rooms put you in the game with your friends, family, coworkers, or... Read more

Houdini’s Room Escape is the premier escape room venue in Cincinnati. Our uniquely designed escape rooms put you in the game with your friends, family, coworkers, or fellow puzzle-lovers. You will need to use teamwork, keen observation skills, and your power of deduction to find clues and solve puzzles with one end goal – to... Read More

Fowling Warehouse

East

What do you get when you mix bowling with football? Fowling!  Enjoy a beverage at the bar, and food trucks will be on site for some great munchies while you play or... Read more

What do you get when you mix bowling with football? Fowling!  Enjoy a beverage at the bar, and food trucks will be on site for some great munchies while you play or watch your friends. 

La Boiteaux Woods

North

A nature preserve with a nature center and plenty of diverse wildlife.  Part of Cincinnati Parks

A nature preserve with a nature center and plenty of diverse wildlife. Part of Cincinnati Parks

Boone Cliffs Nature Preserve

South > Southwest

Boone Cliffs contains 74 acres of old growth forest and unique cliff formations. There are 2.4 miles of unpaved trails that are rated moderate to difficult for hiking.

Boone Cliffs contains 74 acres of old growth forest and unique cliff formations. There are 2.4 miles of unpaved trails that are rated moderate to difficult for hiking.

Mosaic Climbing

North

Experience climbing at any level. Whether you're a new or seasoned climber,  Mosaic offers a diverse range of climbing, classes, and fitness for you to explore.... Read more

Experience climbing at any level. Whether you're a new or seasoned climber,  Mosaic offers a diverse range of climbing, classes, and fitness for you to explore. 

Summit Park

North

Located at the corner of Glendale-Milford and Plainfield Roads, a 130-acre regional park in the heart of Blue Ash where visitors will enjoy interactive programming, unique... Read more

Located at the corner of Glendale-Milford and Plainfield Roads, a 130-acre regional park in the heart of Blue Ash where visitors will enjoy interactive programming, unique learning opportunities and year-round experiences in one of the region's most beautiful settings. This park is full of fun for the young and young at heart... Read More

Cincinnati Cocktail Tour

Downtown

Join in on the Cincinnati Cocktail Tour and enjoy a relaxed pace and the comfort of sitting down to enjoy sips and bites at some of the finest restaurants in town. ... Read more

Join in on the Cincinnati Cocktail Tour and enjoy a relaxed pace and the comfort of sitting down to enjoy sips and bites at some of the finest restaurants in town.  Savor a variety of alcoholic beverages paired with small bites at 3 unique restaurants.  See for yourself the unique character of every stop chosen and what sets... Read More

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.