Fernbank Park

Fernbank Park

A riverside retreat

Scenic strolls and hidden river views

With more than a mile of scenic riverfront along the Ohio River, Fernbank Park is a beloved, hidden westside gem. Fernbank Park is made possible through a partnership between Great Parks and the Cincinnati Park Board.

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Fernbank Park: 66 Acres
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Amenities

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Open daily from dawn until dusk

Address

Fernbank Park

50 Thornton Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45233

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Phone: 513-521-7275
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Indoor Reservations

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Reserve a banquet hall, meeting room or lodge.

Picnic Shelters

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Events and Programs

Fun Things To Do at Fernbank Park

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Hardly Haunted Trick-or-Treat Bike & Hike

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RECREATION

Activities at Fernbank Park

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Picnicking

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Playgrounds

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Fernbank Shared-Use Trail
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Trails

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TRAILS

Kickstart Your Hiking Journey

Fernbank Shared-Use Trail

Offers Ohio River views, barge traffic, and remnants of Lock & Dam 37, including workers' homes.

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Sycamore Trail

Hike the Ohio River trail, spotting black vultures with white wingtips. Explore the former Lee Park area, rich in history with a racetrack and the repurposed Whitewater Canal-turned-railroad.

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KEEP EXPLORING

Fernbank Park

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Conservation

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Funding

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Projects

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