Great Parks

Our Mission is to preserve and protect natural resources and to provide outdoor recreation and education in order to enhance the quality of life for present and future generations.

Find Your Winter Wild

Discover All You Can Do at Your Great Parks

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Day Camps

Choose your adventure this summer – day camps are now open for registration!

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Holiday Light Recycling

It’s the last few days to drop off holiday lights that have lost their twinkle.

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Find Your Winter Wild

Enjoy four-season fun at destinations beyond distraction.

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Maple in the Moonlight

Find out what it takes to make maple syrup at this evening program.

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Parky's Farm

Spend a day with your favorite animals at the barnyard!

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Get Your Annual Motor Vehicle Permit

A valid Motor Vehicle Permit is required to enter the parks. Cost for residents of Hamilton County: $10 annual/$5 daily; other visitors: $16 annual/$8 daily. Otto Armleder Memorial Park & Recreation Complex and Fernbank Park are cooperative ventures with the City of Cincinnati; therefore, a Motor Vehicle Permit is not required.

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2023 Annual Motor Vehicle Permit

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