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Highfield Discovery Garden

Highfield Discovery Garden is quite possibly the most magical place in Cincinnati. This straight-from-a-fairytale Great Park is full of secrets, mystery and wonder, and will absolutely get your kids...

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Ft. Liberty Playland

Unless you’re a local, you likely don’t know about Ft. Liberty Playland (website). But just beyond the highway lies a wooden castle. A palace just for tiny people, complete with ramps and rock walls...

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Land of Make Believe is a Hidden Gem in Cincinnati

Land of Make Believe is a hidden gem in Cincinnati. Located within Lunken Playfield, Land of Make Believe (website) is a gigantic, nicely shaded, mega-playground that will have your kids content for...

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The Tot Lot at Dogwood Park

My brother and his family live in Madisonville, and last week, my sister-in-law recommended meeting up at Dogwood Park for a playdate. Located in Mariemont at the corner of Pleasant Street and Wooster...

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Schappacher Park Playground

I love stumbling upon a new playground, and a few weeks ago, that’s exactly what I did. After a long morning of errands and grocery shopping, I had a cranky three year old on my hands who was in...

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Run, Jump-n-Play

Winter’s here, and there’s really nothing worse than cooped-up, stir-crazy kids. (Where does all their energy come from??) If you’re like me, you find yourself at a different playground each day during...

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10 Cincinnati Playgrounds Worth the Drive

Is there anything better than taking your kids to a Cincinnati playground on a warm, spring day? We don’t think so. And here in Cincinnati, there’s no shortage of fantastic, straight-from-a-fairy-tale,...

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West Side Gem: West Fork Park

If you’re a parent with young children, you likely have a playground (or two) that you tend to visit when your kids just need to burn off some steam. Neighborhood parks are great for this, but I have...

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Ultimate Guide to Cincinnati Playgrounds

If you think back on your childhood, was there anything better than a day at a playground? Especially in the spring, when you’ve been stuck inside for months and the weather is finally nice enough to...

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2018 Free Entry Days at Great Parks

Great Parks is celebrating special days this year with free entry for all! At the Great Parks of Hamilton County, guests can experience 78 miles of trails, over 17,500 acres of natural habitat and...

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Symmes Township Park

Home of the Brave Park in Symmes Township is one of our favorites, and during a recent outing there, I noticed what appeared to be a brand-new playground just across the street. Located literally just...

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Hidden Gem: Huffman Park

My kids are always up for an adventure. On a recent weekend, we were over in Fairfield on an errand, and drove by a park that merited a second look. A hidden gem, Huffman Park is located next to the...

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Cincinnati’s Top Tot Lots and Toddler Playgrounds

Playgrounds are a great place for little ones to burn off that excessive energy, get some exercise and fresh air, and of course for the family to spend quality time together. Toddlers (say, five and...

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Blue Ash Nature Park and Playground

There are some playgrounds you return to over and over again. Blue Ash Nature Park and Playground is one of my family’s favorites, and we can be found there almost every week during the spring, summer...

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Smale Family Fun Days

If you have yet to visit downtown’s Smale Riverfront Park, this is the time to do it! Smale is basically a summer paradise and the Cincinnati Parks Foundation has made it even better with Smale Family...

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Montgomery Park Explorers

Hands down, my favorite thing about Montgomery is the parks. Our little city boasts 6 parks and a nature preserve, three of which are located within walking distance of my house. We have sidewalks...

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The Loveland Bike Trail

This spring, I finally bit the bullet and got my three kids their own bikes. (Thanks, yard sales!) So this summer, we’ve been riding all over the place, exploring playgrounds and parks with new...

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Summit Park’s Observation Tower is open!

Exciting news: Summit Park’s Observation Tower is open! If you’ve been to Summit Park anytime in the last year, you’ve likely seen construction on the Observation Tower (or your kids have, as there...

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Hidden Gem: Ziegler Park

In the heart of Over-The-Rhine is a total Hidden Gem: Ziegler Park. This treasure has amenities for the entire family, plus it’s within walking distance of OTR’s most famous restaurants and shops....

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The Nature Playscape at Summit Park is open!

The Nature Playscape at Summit Park is open! Summit Park is our favorite park in town – and somehow, it keeps getting better! First came the playground – which is epic. Then, the bike trails, which are...

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