![]() ![]() ![]() Recycled historic columns and a restored bandstand are among the many hints to Over-the-Rhine’s past. Developers retained the pastoral charm of early Cincinnati in the park’s southern half. Washington Park's dancing fountains light up at night © Berry Medley / Shutterstock Washington ParkĪs the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood’s only major greenspace, the recently revitalized Washington Park is a gathering place with historic architecture and new-age entertainment. Cincinnatians voted to turn the space from quarry to park in 1904, and the original Inwood Pavilion, built in 1910, stands tall to this day – as does the granite-boulder statue of Friedrich Ludwig Jahn, the “father of gymnastics,” built in 1911. Nods to Inwood Park’s transformational history abound. Originally an old stone quarry, Inwood Park offers city dwellers tranquility and entertainment, with the 20-acre park just two miles north of downtown. The park’s also packed with arts and culture, starting with the Cincinnati Art Museum, Playhouse in the Park theater and Seasongood Pavilion all within its bounds. The Tom Jones Commons, unveiled in spring 2021, brings new walking trails, wetlands, a boardwalk and a natural play environment to Eden Park’s western end.īut Eden Park is more than a natural escape. Its Krohn Conservatory, an indoor botanical garden, houses more than 3500 international plant species in its glass Art Deco digs. With its meandering hilltop locale, Eden Park delivers panoramic views of the Ohio River. The 186-acre Eden Park links Cincinnati’s Mount Adams and East Walnut Hills neighborhoods with slivers of greenspace, gardens, nature trails and architectural gems like Mirror Lake and the Bettman Fountain. ![]() Picture-perfect views of the Cincinnati skyline and the Ohio River from Eden Park © M4Productions / Shutterstock Eden Park Airy Arboretum rounds out the park’s diverse roster of experiences. A dog park, disc golf center and the 30-acre Mt. The park’s facilities impress just as well as its dense forests, with a wheelchair-accessible public treehouse, two forest lodges and 23 picnic areas. The forest also has a host of bridle trails for horseback riders. Its roughly 13 trail miles draw hikers, runners and mountain bikers. Airy Forest brings a slice of wilderness to urban Cincinnati, with 1459 acres of trails, gardens, picnic areas and a lake. The hand-carved Carol Ann’s Carousel and the Skystar Observation Wheel add amusement-park fun, while the Cincinnati Bike Center offers on-site rentals to explore the park’s connected riverfront neighbors, Sawyer Point Park and TM Berry International Friendship Park. There are many family-friendly options at Smale Riverfront Park, from the adventure playground with rock-climbing canyons and a granite amphitheater, to the cascading and illuminated splash-friendly fountains. The welcoming water-view swing benches and flower-fringed pathways make it hard to leave these 45 acres of urban greenery. The two-level park is steps from some of Cincinnati’s best attractions: the Ohio River, the waterfront Moerlein Lager House, the pedestrian-friendly Roebling Bridge to Kentucky, the Cincinnati Bengals’ Paul Brown Stadium and Great American Ballpark, home of the Cincinnati Reds. Smale Riverfront Park adds greenery and gardens to downtown Cincinnati’s Riverfront neighborhood, and it’s among the best parks for walking and running in the city. Roebling Suspension Bridge, is one of the best parks for walking and people watching © kdow / Getty Images Smale Riverfront Park Cincinnati's Smale Riverfront Park on the Ohio River, at the base of the John A. ![]()
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