The City's Best Outdoor Spots

by Citysearch_Staff - 0 Reviews - 2,637 Lists

Updated: May 30, 2002

Explore the outdoors at these popular parks, trails and golf courses.

On this page:Parks, Golf Courses, Hiking Trails, Biking Trails.

Parks

  1. 1 Devou Park
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    Western Ave, Covington, KY 41011 (map)

    An ideal spot for gazing at the river, getting married, and learning about pre-historic Kentucky.

  2. 2 Shawnee Lookout
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    2008 Lawrenceburg Rd, North Bend, OH 45052 (map)

    Look out over the Ohio River and the lush beauty of two neighboring states.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Mount Airy Forest
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    5083 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223 (map)

    One of the largest city parks in the country is an idyllic getaway in the middle of Cincinnati.

  4. 4 Sharon Woods Park
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    US 42, Sharonville, OH 45241 (map)

    A charming and magical urban getaway, not to mention the home of the Holiday Lights display.

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Winton Woods Park
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    1515 W Sharon Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45240 (map)

    The largest and most popular park in Hamilton County.

Golf Courses

  1. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Shaker Run Golf Course
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    4361 Greentree Rd, Middletown, OH 45044 (map)

    Good enough for PGA great Frank Lickliter, good enough for you.

  2. 7 3.5 Star Rating: Average Shawnee Lookout
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    2030 Lawrenceburg Rd, North Bend, OH 45052 (map)

  3. 8 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Miami Whitewater Golf Course
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    8801 Mount Hope Rd, Harrison, OH 45030 (map)

  4. 9 Glenview Golf Course
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    10965 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45246 (map)

Hiking Trails

  1. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended Fort Ancient State Memorial
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    6123 State Rte 350, Oregonia, OH 45054 (map)

    These ancient ceremonial grounds offer beautiful vistas, hiking trails and a cultural awakening.

  2. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended Mount Airy Forest
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    5083 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223 (map)

    Over 30 miles of trails make this a favorite for hikers and bikers.

  3. 12 East Fork State Park
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    2837 Old State Rte 32, Batavia, OH 45103 (map)

    Lush hills, a stunning reservoir and the largest camping area in the state attracts hikers, fishermen and outdoor enthusiasts.

  4. 13 Shawnee Lookout
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    2008 Lawrenceburg Rd, North Bend, OH 45052 (map)

    1100 acres of meadows and trails for backpackers and hikers.

Biking Trails

  1. 14 Mariemont Village Office
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    6907 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45227 (map)

    A planned community provides recreation for its villagers with plenty of places to ride.

  2. 15 1 Star Rating: Poor Francis RecreAcres
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    US 42, Cincinnati, OH 45246 (map)

    A smooth ride or a little soccer is just a part of a full day of recreation.

  3. 16 Lunken Airport Playfield
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    Beechmont Ave and Wilmer Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226 (map)

    Golf. Hiking. Biking. And, oh yeah, an airport too.

  4. 17 Miami Whitewater Forest
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    9001 Mt Hope Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45030 (map)

    Bikers, skaters and joggers enjoy the smooth Shaker Trace Trail, a 7.8 mile loop in the heart of Hamilton County.

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