Summer Outdoors

Free Fun

Where to Creek Stomp in Cincinnati

Creek stomping lets kids get dirty, while also facilitating a connection with nature. Here's where to creek stomp in Cincinnati.
Playgrounds

Parky’s Wetland Adventure at Woodland Mound

Some days, I am such a spontaneous, fun and carefree mom, I can hardly stand it. (Other days, I'm at best a Type-A mess...
Guide

Best Beaches in Southwest Ohio Where You Can Play in the Sand

Cincinnati and Dayton aren't exactly known for their beaches. But there are actually lots of picturesque places to plan a "beach day" — each...
Guide

Where to Find U-Pick Berries near Cincinnati {2026}

Berry season is one of the better reasons to get outside in Southwest Ohio. Here's where you can pick your own near Cincinnati and...
Playgrounds

Gentile Nature Park

Gentile Nature Park sits on the north end of Kettering at 915 Peach Orchard Road, a 12.9-acre space that was two decades in the...
Guide

100+ Things to Do Outside This Summer at Home

Summer is long. That's the good news and also, at some point around week three, the problem. If you need a running list of...
Summer Fun

Monsoon Bay Is Open in Middletown

Middletown families have been waiting a long time for a public pool. The city's last one, at Sunset Park, closed in 2009. This summer,...
Summer Fun

Pine Lake Waterpark & Beach – 2 Hours North of Dayton

Pine Lake Waterpark is a solid summer day trip for families who want something more than a standard pool. Located about two hours north...
Event

Free Movies on the Lawn at Washington Park: The 2026 Summer Lineup

Washington Park's free outdoor movie series returns to Over-the-Rhine this summer, running Tuesday nights on the civic lawn from late May through September. The...
Guide

Best Kid-Friendly Patios: Cincinnati to Dayton

A great patio can make all the difference between an everyday meal and a fun lunch date with your kiddos. We've rounded up 13...

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