Nice dog park. Enjoyed lunch with friends and family under one of the covered areas. The little…read moreones loved watching the dogs run in the gated area plus loved playing on the playground. Plenty of parking and great location right off the interstate.

I can not say enough go things about this well maintained and HUGE dog park that my pup loves. This…read morepark is in the back of a park that is filled with soccer fields, football practices and the cutest playground for kids. It is a huge, open space that has an old run down water tower in the center that has been painted by Cincinnati Art Works. The mural features a lot of bright colors and of course, pups. There is a water area for drinks, benches for you to sit while your pup plays and plenty of trash cans and doggie bags for easy clean-up. This is a dog park you have to pay to have membership too, which personally I love, that way you know all the dogs are up to date on shots, flea medicine, vaccines and (hopefully) tend to not be aggressive. That being said they are still dogs. To purchase the membership you must go to Julifs Park in Anderson to get membership before you can even check it out because it is locked and gated. And for good reason, members are very good about not giving out the passcode to even not only their dogs but all dogs in the dog park safe. If you live in Anderson, you also get a discount to this park so if you're looking for some social interaction for your doggo - head to Kellogg Dog Park!

What a beautiful place. It's nicer than places you pay to see a ball game!…read more The baseball field isn't nasty astro turf. It's real grass! So the players stay cooler and we saw some great baseball. There are two fields. The big Prasco field has a Jumbotron and everything. Stands and dugouts are just like the major leagues. The smaller field features a snack bar. And up above, between both parks, there are sheltered tables and chairs. Bar stools but no beer. There are inflatables for the kids and shady spots for adults. It's family friendly. This park is so clean! I had to ask someone, do they actually use it? Oh my! What an amazingly calm and beautiful place. Children squealing with delight just gives me more reason to sit and enjoy the game. This gift from above makes places you pay for seem, dirty. Seriously, the profit factor changes everything and the people too. No charge for entry into the park? Free food? You MUST be joking. What have they done? And how can it be repaid? Just love one another as I have loved you. His resources are unlimited. What love! Amen.

I have no idea what would possess a corporation to invest in the community like Prasco does, but…read moreit's amazing. Events are most-always family friendly, and also most-always free. Local tournaments are often held here, as well as some college teams. In the summer, enjoy a free game with (yes) free concessions. I haven't yet been successful in scoring tickets to the annual Christmas event, but I hear it's one-of-a-kind. Recommended!

As a disclaimer, I got free tickets through Yelp (thanks Yelp; thanks Rollergirls!) Pro tip: look…read moreup some of the rules of the game before you go - basic rules are printed in the program, but it took awhile to understand what was going on. While the venue is dated, it's charming. The old fieldhouse at Xavier has a dusty/ dingy type of grungy character about it that I actually like. I have to say: this might not have been an activity that I would have seeked out myself... but now that I have been once, I would definitely return!

A different experience and something everyone should try at least once. The girls definitely has…read moreskills and made me want to go roller skating to practice on perfecting my skills. The major thing that was missing is knowing what the hand gestures meant because you couldn't hear what was being said on the sound system. It was nice they put in the brochure the concept of the game for someone like me that had never been to a game. Lastly, the location could have been better... it was very dusty causing my allergies to flare up so, I had to leave after halftime.

TennisCincy is great. I've been playing for a few years now. I love that you can schedule matches…read morebased on your individual schedule--which is so helpful when juggling other responsibilities. The league is well-run and I've met a lot of great people. Playing even one session is well worth the cost. I hadn't played tennis in years and this league has really gotten me back into it. Highly recommend!

I have now played well over 80 matches in the league. I had just been playing in the singles…read moreleague, but now have also joined a doubles league. Both leagues are a lot of fun. The scheduling is totally flexible and there are a good number of players in each division. I have been able to get multiple matches in most weeks. The cost is minimal and is a good value.

If you aren't laughing or having a good time, you're doing it wrong!…read more Wow! I never thought I'd find myself running around sans shirt in Yelp pasties http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/5wmxXfDLfT0_Ub16QwJtrA?select=VczvidtpSZjxcnEw1J13OQ in 40 degree weather for a good cause (Freestore Foodbank), but I'm so glad I did. *BTW, going topless is rather crazy and totally optional. Ditto Stacey and Nathan's tips. Overall, my advice is to just have fun and don't take it too seriously. There are of course people that treat this like the Olympics, and the prizes are decent (money$$$), but I'd rather just enjoy my time with friends. Whoever had the silly string really got that stuff everywhere. I saw it at so many points along the route, you must have had a dozen cans of it. *Very special thanks to the team that let us look at their map (ours might have been stolen??, curses sabotagers, ha ha!), we'd still be wandering around without you. There were some very creative and hilarious teams. It's amazing what people can come up with! I really liked the Forrest Gump team. And if you guys are reading this, that team that gave you $%&# about not being tethered, blah blah blah, well they can go (fill in the blank). Oh, and thanks for the chocolate :) So, next year, rustle up 4 other friends and a shopping cart, and have an amazing time. You only live once...

Cinciditarod is an annual scavenger hunt race that benefits the Freestore Foodbank. Held the first…read moreweekend in March during Bockfest, teams consist of five players pulling a (legally acquired) shopping cart. It's a reverse dog sled race, and the players must stay tethered to the cart at all times. Teams come up with a theme, wear costumes, and decorate their cart. I was on team Material Girls, which featured five genres of Madonnas through the ages. While there is an award for fastest time, most people participate in the race because its fun, not because they're marathon runners. Heck, my team ran for five blocks before we got winded and decided to walk the rest of the journey. Along the 5 mile route, teams trek from Fountain Square to as far north as Findlay Market, as far south as Covington, and up the grueling steep Liberty Hill. Armed with a map and cunning, teams must perform tasks at check points along the way: - Purchase a $25.00 bag of groceries from Kroger on Vine Street. - Deliver bag of groceries to Freestore Foodbank - Perform a musical skit - Eat a sack of pretzels and drink a gallon of generic Sunny Delight - Complete a trivia sheet about Cincinnati history - Run an obstacle course - Get your picture taken by event officials While all this is going on, other teams may be trying to booby-trap your team by spraying silly string, glitter, or duct taping your cart. "Who would do such a thing!?!" you ask. Teams like mine, who sabotaged 16 carts this year. Mwahaha! Our team finished just under two hours, and while we did not win any awards (nor were we trying to) we all had an amazing time. Tips: - Bring plenty of water in your cart - Bring a knife or scissors to cut yourself free from any duct tape sabotage - Wear layers and bring a coat. You can throw in in the cart when once you're running and warm. It's early March. It's cold outside. You'll need a coat. Suggestions: - Instead of the eating contest consisting of junk food, perhaps we could have a healthy alternative? I'm intolerant of processed foods (like Generic Sunny D) and in previous years people have vomited from eating junk (Cheetos, nutty buddy bars, liters of soda, Hawaiian Punch). How about some veg? COST: Registration Fee: $45.00 ($9.00 per team member) Grocery donation from Kroger: $25.00 ($5.00 per team member)

Field of Dreams meets volleyball…read more Apparently, someone thought, "If you build it, they will come". Well they built it and we came. Actually, lots of volleyball players and their families came. There were 32 teams split between two simultaneous tournaments. With eight volleyball courts, you can do that. I attended a two-day volleyball tournament at Game Time recently and it's a nice facility. It can get hot inside, even though it was only 50 degrees outside. There is currently no visible, full HVAC system, but there are heaters, fans, and doors to open. There are 8 volleyball courts, one set of bathrooms, a food stand, water fountain, custom Tshirts, and corn fields surrounding the place. I wouldn't think there are lots of volleyball players in the area, but apparently there are. Who knew? The courts are in good condition and if you don't like the food they offer, you can drive to McDonald's or Subway within 10 minutes. This was my first trip to Urbana Ohio and the houses and landscapes are beautiful. Maybe I'll retire here.

Zach was very unpleasant during the Jeff Jordan camp camp. He made pay more than the normal for a…read moreknee pad.