From local beaches and creeks to pools and splash parks, there are plenty of places around Dayton and Cincinnati to stay cool this summer. Here are 14 outdoor destinations in Southwest Ohio to cool off at this summer: Otto Armleder Memorial Park 705 East Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati The Otto Armleder Memorial Park is one of Cincinnati's newest parks and covers 305 acres. The park features paved walking...

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