Impact In Action

Columbia Connector Trail

The 1.1-mile Columbia Connector trail will tie the Little Miami Scenic Trail to other segments of the 34-mile CROWN, including the Mariemont Connector, Murray Path and Wasson Way.

Mill Creek Triangle Trail

Great Parks is excited to be a partner in the Mill Creek Triangle Trail Feasibility Study, a multi-jurisdictional effort to develop a 40+ mile regional trail network in central and northern Hamilton County.

Sharon Woods Harbor Revitalization

With the input and ideas from the community, design is underway to reimagine the facilities and guest experience for boating, playing, learning and gathering in spaces more connected to the lake edge and environment.

West Region Blueway & Trail System Master Plan

The West Region Blueway & Trail System will include both land and water-based trails along the Great Miami and Whitewater rivers.

Park Improvements at Werk Road

Great Parks is planning and developing its newest destination in Cincinnati’s Westwood neighborhood.

Oasis Trail

Connecting Downtown Cincinnati with the regional and state shared-use trail network has been a vision shared by Great Parks, the City of Cincinnati and Metro for nearly two decades.

Glenwood Gardens to Winton Woods Trail

The new trail will extend the West Fork Mill Creek Greenway Trail that currently travels through Wyoming, Woodlawn and Glenwood Gardens to connect with the Harbor Loop Trail in Winton Woods.

Shawnee Lookout Stream Restoration

The Shawnee Lookout archeological district is undergoing a stream restoration where the golf course construction had previously buried streams and added culverts.

Bass Island River Access

Improvements to the existing river access site at Bass Island in Anderson Township will provide an enhanced experience for paddlers entering and exiting the Little Miami State and National Scenic River.

Disc Golf Course Upgrades

Disc golf courses are undergoing phased improvement projects that include new tee boxes, baskets and signage, realigned holes and updated landscaping.

Sharon Lake Improvement Project

Severe sediment accumulation, harmful increases in nutrient values and aggressive aquatic vegetation threaten the health of the 35-acre lake.

Shaker Trace Nursery Improvements Project

Needed improvements to Shaker Trace Nursery at Miami Whitewater Forest increased seed production capacity and expanded the nursery's role in education.

Avoca Mountain Bike Trail

A new, 1.2-mile mountain bike trail at Avoca Trailhead allows both walkers and bikers to explore the forested floodplain adjacent to the National Scenic River.

Beechmont Bridge Connector

The Beechmont Bridge Connector Trail opened to the public on September 21, 2022. This critical connector ties the 78-mile Little Miami Scenic Trail into the Lunken Airport trail and Ohio River Trail to downtown Cincinnati.

Embshoff Woods Wastewater Treatment

Teams demolished the failing wastewater treatment facility and restrooms connected to the nearby sewer line to reduce future maintenance costs and provide a reliable and environmentally sound system.

Mitchell Memorial Forest Skills Course & Skills Loop

Mitchell Memorial Forest is gaining a new mountain bike skills course in addition to a 0.25-mile skills loop trail that will add more trail mileage while providing a safe place for beginners to try out this exciting sport.

Music Garden

Located in the Highfield Discovery Garden in Glenwood Gardens, construction began in August 2022 with a formal grand opening on June 8, 2023.

Shaker Trace Inner Loop

This popular 1.4-mile trail at Miami Whitewater Forest was impacted by safety issues caused by flooding from a nearby creek. Design of an upgraded section of paved trail began in early 2023 and the trail reopened in Fall 2023.

Sharon Center Outdoor Playground

The new outdoor playground at Sharon Woods offers an upgraded and welcoming play experience for all users.

Woodland Mound Fitness Equipment

Versatile equipment and an accessible quarter-mile path were designed with input from a local outdoor fitness class.