Playgrounds

Traditional playgrounds can be found at the following parks:

• Embshoff Woods
• Fernbank Park
• Francis RecreAcres
• Lake Isabella
• Miami Whitewater Forest
• Mitchell Memorial Forest
• Sharon Woods
• Shawnee Lookout
• Triple Creek
• Winton Woods
• Woodland Mound

Playgrounds feature a variety of elements for all abilities, including:

• A rubber safety surface that allows access to all areas of the playground for users of all abilities
• Multiple wide ramps for access with mobility devices
• A “Power Scape” area of play that encourages physical fitness and coordination
• An array of bright colors to increase visual stimulation and playable musical instruments to increase auditory function
• Shade structures for a more enjoyable play experience
• An increase in the accessible play area and play features

Universally accessible playgrounds allow kids and families of all abilities to learn, play and grow together.

Universally Accessible Playgrounds Can Be Found At:

• Harper Meadows in Winton Woods
• Francis RecreAcres

Children who are supervised by a parent or guardian and wearing bathing suits may play in the wet playgrounds. All diaper-wearing toddlers must wear swim diapers under a bathing suit. Groups are required to have an adult supervisor for every six children.

Locations

Winton Woods: Parky's Ark (on Lakeshore Drive near the harbor snack bar)
801 Lakeview Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45231

Woodland Mound: Parky's Wetland Adventure
8250 Old Kellogg Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45255

Hours of Operation

Winton Woods – Parky’s Ark Wet Playground

Woodland Mound – Parky’s Wetland Adventure

Admission

$6.50/child