Such a fun surprise of a neighborhood park!…read more This park has a large three-section play set, a basketball court, sand volleyball court, and a full picnic area with seating and grills, so it's really easy to spend a long afternoon here. There's even a disc golf course and a cute bridge that makes it feel extra scenic. The paved trail is pretty hilly, which honestly made for a great workout walk, and it's also good for bikes if you don't mind a few climbs. The absolute highlight for me was the access to the beautiful creek running through the park. There are also nice little habitat areas that would be great for bird watching. Public bathrooms are available, though they weren't the cleanest when I visited. There was some trash around, but there are plenty of trash cans, so hopefully that improves with use. It's surrounded by townhouses but open to the public and feels welcoming. Overall a great local park for families, walks, casual sports, or just relaxing by the creek.

South fork is a great spot to come with kids. We miss the big trees around the playground that used…read moreto offer shade in the heat of summer but the real gem when it's hot is taking your kids down to the creek to play. It's a wide creek that doesn't get too deep and the bank is not too steep.

This is a new place that just opened up. I was eager to take my son there. Overall the experience…read morewas good, it is very clean (but also to be expected since it's so new) the play areas were appropriate for the age/height requirements. They give each child a pair of gripper socks at no extra charge which is nice. It costs $13 per child- which currently gives you two hours of playtime. You have to buy tickets for a specific entry time beforehand on their website. They will not let you in if you don't buy the tickets beforehand which is a bit of a headache considering everything is starting to open up fully again. However the benefit to the times tickets was that it wasn't very busy for the amount of space available. The ninja area was a lot of fun for my 5 year old, although there were a few kids that were pushing and hitting each other with the parents no where to be found which is a pet peeve of mine. They have a cafe with snacks/ drinks at a reasonable price. Overall a pleasant first experience. I recommend for kids 2-10.

Very clean and organized place space I love how they take pre-reserved tickets for all their…read moretimeslots. There's a cute selection of food and snacks available as well as juice boxes and water. There's a good separation between toddlers and big kids play spaces in the toddler section is equally as large as the big kid play area which is unique to this facility. Bathrooms were very clean and changing tables in both men's and women's

Great park that is part of the Hamilton County Parks system and requires the affiliated parking…read morepass. It appears that the former golf course may no longer be available. There are several trails, playgrounds, some historic buildings, picnic areas, and extremely clean and well maintained restrooms. We opted for the Miami Fort trail, which offers fascinating signage about the earthworks and mounds that can be seen along parts of the trail, and about the Hopewell and Adena people who constructed them. If you take a close look at the map at the trailhead, it shows you where to look for the fort walls (to your right as you enter the fort, and there is very clear signage on the trail that indicates when you are entering and leaving the fort). We found that helpful for initially orientating ourselves, plus watching for additional signage along the way. The trail is 1.4 miles long, and you can loop all the way around the interior edge of the fort, if desired, or you can go out to the Ohio River Valley Overlook (or do both). We opted to do an out-and-back to the overlook because the other section of the loop seemed a bit overgrown. It's a very pretty forested area, and the overlook is excellent - you can see both Indiana and Kentucky from that point. There's a nice bench to sit and relax. It was definitely a popular spot as we saw several other groups moving along the trail and stopping at the lookout point. Signage at the lookout indicates that the last native group to use the area were the Shawnee, which is how the park's name was chosen. We really enjoyed the historical information and experience the lovely nature on the trail, plus the stunning view!

This was a great place for a family hike in Cincinnati. Great scenery and view of the Ohio River.read more

I nanny for a family with 4 kids. The 2 older kids are in school all day. I'm often looking for…read morethings to do with the younger 2. I found Magic Land Cafe online and it looked like such a fun place for the little guys. So, I booked an "appointment" for one day. Then we had some illness take over and they were more than happy to adjust our time. Their customer service is excellent. We were warmly greeted and welcomed. They have so much stuff for the kids to do!! My little guys absolutely loved their time at Magic Land Cafe. Outside food and drinks aren't permitted, but they do have a coffee bar and other snacks and drinks. We ended up getting some juice and chips for the kids and a bottle of water for me. It wasn't cheap, but it wasn't super expensive either. Socks are required for everyone in the play area - including parents. Many parents hang in the cafe area, too. It's a great place for parents to let their kids play while they might have some light work to do. There are also a couple of massage chairs ($10 for 30 minutes, $7.50 for 21 minutes) that could be nice to utilize. The kiddos played for 3 hours straight with about a 10 minute time out for snacks. Their pricing is comparable to many other kid play places in the area. My little guys want to go back again, which we will.

Took my four-year-old and three-year-old niece to this play place. It is so very cute. I've only…read moreever seen a facility like this in Florida so finding it here in Ohio was a real treat. They have multiple character meet and greets every single day, which I find phenomenal in the facility was very clean. They do offer small snacks for kids and have a dining area that is directly connected to the play space Serving mostly soda and quick bites that are prepackaged Socks are necessary

My son had fun at the skate park. Was nice and clean there. No trash anywhere. The skate park is…read morereally nice.

Get out and take a walk on a beautiful day and take in the sights. Very well maintained grounds and…read morethe views are spectacular. Take a load off and grab a seat near the river to watch the barges go by.

Here there is something for everyone. It is a nostalgic place for me and many others who are from…read moreTroy, Ohio. But for many, this is a new and booming place, but it's not exactly new. This is not just any park...here is a little history: In the early 1940's, several Troy residents began clearing the river and the banks of rubbish in hopes of using the area for water activates. They even cleared away the remains of an old wooden damn located just north of the Adams St. Bridge. Then, Edward Alvah (E. A.) and William Hobart took an interest in the park and provided the heavy equipment needed to assist in the process of clearing. That's right...E.A and William Hobart of the Hobart Brothers Corporation. The Hobart Corporation used to be based in Troy, Ohio. Yes, that's right...the ones that created and made Kitchenaid for the home and for commercial use...and they are still made today (just not here). Let us not forget the welders, generators and industrial equipment as well to name a few. They weren't always made in a foreign country. Indeed, Hobart was alive and well in Troy, Ohio and the surrounding area once upon a time. The Corporation put quite the thumbprint on Troy, this is one of them. The leaders of the Hobart Brothers Corporation wanted to provide a location for not only boating enthusiasts, but also for their employees to enjoy the Great Miami River and all activities related to water. So, they constructed a marina, a boathouse, and a launch area with a lighthouse all from the profits of the company. At one time there was a baseball diamond located here and playground equipment as well. The place boomed with boating activities, festivals and company picnics for many years. My grandparents and parents used to speak of the fun times here. In the 1960's, E.A. Hobart gave the boathouse and property to the city of Troy as a gift. Troy accepted and decided it had great recreational potential. It has been utilized in many ways over the years. It has even seen days of non-use and dilapidation as well sadly. Some of my fondest memories growing up were playing out on the island after crossing a bridge...and we always fed the ducks. I used to love to ride my bike down that steep hill coming in and lift my legs & feet off the peddles. We used to rent canoes and paddle boats below...sweet memories. But what was once old, is new again. It brings me tears of joy to see this place come alive again and alive it is indeed. This place not only has its own website now, but it has a Facebook page too! There is a fairly new restaurant in the building called "Smith's Boathouse". The Smith family has a history of their own. I went to school with one of the brothers and was able to enjoy the family restaurant in Maui (Yummy). It is a great addition to the Park. And if you get a chance, please check it out. But not only that, there is now an area for concerts in addition to the typical walks, playing, biking, picnicking or just hanging out and enjoying the view. There is quite the venue these days at Treasure Island. It makes me smile that it is alive again. Although people call it "new", please don't forget the history, how it started, why it's here and how it has evolved. When in Troy...stop down...a water activity may interest you, a stroll, a bike ride...or maybe just the view. These are only a few things you can do there...there is something for everyone...to include finding that special spot for peace and quiet. http://www.troyohio.gov/587/Treasure-Island-Park https://www.facebook.com/pages/Treasure-Island-Park/142286295802726

Love taking the babies to the park here because we know it's going to be clean and safe. There are…read moreswings a toddler playground and a larger play set for older children and quite a bit of green area for the kids to run around. Definitely a safe choice for any parent looking for a park. That is a little less busy.

I have been coming to this park for several years to go fishing and do other activities, like…read moretaking my nieces and nephews to the playground. Overall the park is very clean and I have never had any major issues. My last visit however the bathrooms were locked up, so we had to leave to go somewhere else.