Sharon Woods

Sharon Woods

Decades of Discovery

Sharon Woods
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Great Parks' founding destination.

Inspired by established county park systems, former Cincinnati Mayor Murray Seasongood led the movement for Great Parks' founding in 1930, then known as the Hamilton County Park Board. Plans to acquire large tracts of land soon followed, and by 1932, Sharon Woods opened to the public as Great Parks' first official destination. Boasting a rich geological history and wide-ranging recreational opportunities, it remains a generational fixture in the lives of Greater Cincinnatians.

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Sharon Woods: 723 Acres
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Amenities

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Open daily from dawn until dusk

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Sharon Woods

11450 Lebanon Road
Sharonville, OH 45241

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Phone: 513-563-4513
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Golf

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Play an 18-holes course designed by William H. Diddel.

Picnic Shelters

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Rent a picnic shelter

Indoor Reservations

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Reserve a banquet hall, meeting room or lodge.

EVENTS

Fun Events at Sharon Woods

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Homeschool Science: Human & Wildlife Clashes

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Please call 513-521-7275 to Register
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Roly-Poly Races

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One Trail, 12 Times

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Nature Book Club

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Great Parks Pollinator Festival

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Sunday Coffee Stroll: Wildflowers

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RECREATION

Activities at Sharon Woods

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Bicycling

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Boating

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Fishing

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Golf

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Paddling

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Picnicking

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Playgrounds

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Trails

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TRAILS

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Sharon Woods Fitness Trail

Beginning at the harbor parking lot and following the park boundary, this wide loop features several exercise stations along the way.

  • Icon_Trail_Length_black ‎ Length: 1.3 Mile
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Sharon Woods School Trail

A short, shaded loop through woods with birds, wildflowers, deer & foxes.

  • Icon_Trail_Length_black ‎ Length: 0.6 Miles
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Sharon Lake Trail

Follow the shoreline of Sharon Lake to experience views of diverse wildlife.

  • Icon_Trail_Length_black ‎ Length: 2.9 Miles
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Gorge Trail

Runs alongside Sharon Creek, offering views of rock layers, fossil-filled shale and limestone and remnants of a former footbridge.

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KEEP EXPLORING

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Policies & Permits

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