Top Rated Parks to Visit in West Chester Township

"Eden Park is one of Cincinnati's most scenic overlook parks, spanning more than 186 acres throughout the city's Walnut Hills and Mount Adams neighborhoods. The park's lands were originally developed in 1869 as a vineyard known as the Garden of Eden, overseen by regional horticulturalist Nicholas Longworth. After the vineyard's acquisition by the City of Cincinnati, the park area was transformed into a gorgeous urban oasis designed by landscape architect Adolph Strauch."

"Eden Park has a little bit of everything with the 186-acre park. Walking trails, several small lakes and incredible trees and flowers throughout. It’s also where Playhouse in the Park, the Cincinnati Art Museum, and Krohn Conservatory reside."

"Eden Park is one of the best parks in the city, home to an art museum, conservatory, a beautiful lake, several interesting landmarks, and more. It even has a grove of buckeye trees, the state tree of Ohio."

"Smale Riverfront Park has been widely praised as one of the most beautiful new additions to Cincinnati's landscape, opened to the public in its first phase in 2012, with additional features added through 2015. The 45-acre park, which was designed by Sasaki Associates and KZF, is operated by the Cincinnati Park Board and connects the city's downtown riverfront with existing riverfront parks along its east end, with floodplain terraces developed to accommodate seasonal flooding in the region. Eye-catching landscape features abound, including the lighted water jets of Fath and Main Street Fountains, the oversized swings and shade pergolas of the Duke Energy Garden, and the unique P&G Vibrantscape playspace, which features talking tubes, a giant foot piano, and other interactive activities for visitors of all ages."

"Also called the Ohio River Trail, the Cincinnati Riverwalk winds for several miles around the water. It’s so large that it stretches between both Ohio and Kentucky, and it offers beautifully scenic views for visitors to either state. On the Cincinnati side, the Cincinnati Riverwalk serves as a “best of” trail that passes near and around all kinds of city landmarks."

"Smale Riverfront Park is a lovely and charming downtown riverfront park that has a bit of everything. From porch swings to fountains and even a giant piano, there are just so many things you can snap here at this park. Join the community at this park and snap your way through some cool stuff here."

"Ault Park covers an area of around 224 acres and it’s very scenic location makes it a popular venue for various festivals and events. However, it is also an idyllic place to spend some outdoor time with children. You can bring along a picnic to enjoy at the picnic area or rent the pavilion and host your child’s birthday party in the park."

"Few budget-friendly experiences are as tranquil as a stroll through Mt. Airy Forest, Cincinnati’s largest park. The forest packs 13 trail miles, 23 picnic areas, a disc golf center, and a wheelchair-accessible treehouse into its vast, nearly 1,500 acres. An onsite arboretum, with 30 acres of gardens, provides a peaceful lake and gazebo for unwinding."

"With 1,500 acres of hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking trails through a stunning, hilly forest area, Mt. Airy Forest is a great place to escape from the city and enjoy nature in northwest Cincinnati."

"Over a century old, Mt. Airy Forest is a sizeable park area in the city. You can read about it history on Wikipedia. Cincinnati’s tourism site offers a helpful listing as well."

"Owl's Nest Park was originally developed on a 5.5-acre plot of land at the border of Cincinnati's Evanston and East Walnut Hills neighborhoods, donated to the city in 1905 by Charles and Edward Perkins in memory of their parents' homestead, known as "Owl's Nest." Throughout the 1920s, the site added an additional five acres, bringing its total park space up to 10.4 acres today. Though its estate house no longer stands, the Perkins homestead is commemorated with a plaque, with 16 brick columns preserved from the home's original fence foundation. Bronzed doors at the park's entrance also retain the home's original landscaping, which was copied from the wrought-iron fence located near the Charles River Bridge and Boston's Harvard University facility."

"The map below shows the locations of the eight spots where you can get incredible scenic views of the city:"

"Kennedy Heights Park is a 12.4-acre urban park located within Cincinnati's Kennedy Heights neighborhood, originally purchased by the city for the establishment of a public park facility in 1930. The park is home to a lovely landscape of mature trees and rolling hills, with a boardwalk traversing a preserved wetlands and a beech grove protecting native flora and fauna. An historic 1937 picnic shelter, designed by Carl Freund, stands atop an overlook hill and features a hipped roof, exposed rafters, and original ornamental iron handles."

"If you’re looking for a great place to grab brunch in the Downtown area, look no further than Cheapside Cafe. They’re open every day from 7AM to 3PM and offer a variety of brunch entrees including a smoked salmon sandwich, a bacon & egg breakfast sandwich, oatmeal brulee, and challah French toast. With both indoor and outdoor seating, this is an excellent spot to check out during any season."

"So technically, this isn’t a coffee shop per say but it is absolutely worth a mention. They have delicious food but their coffee is also top of the line. They’re located on 8th street, a little ways away from the main downtown area but once you turn the corner a little white building with a Tepee in the back greets you."

"Painted entirely in white, inside and out, Cheapside interior makes use of recycled wood. With a hip and fresh ambiance and a great crowd, Cheapside is the epitome of brunch in Cincinnati.Address: Cheapside Cafe, 326 E 8th st, Cincinnati OH, USA, +1 513 345-6618"

"We stopped in for lunch on Saturday afternoon and while it was busy, there was no wait to be seated..."

"This restaurant in the Carew Tower's Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza maintains the elegant, art deco design of the hotel. Look up to see...Read More"