Like I said in previous reviews one of our favorite things to do is go to different parks…read moreplaygrounds hiking trails and all that when we were visiting different cities. So we went to Florence we visited about five different parks that day and this one was excellent it was right up there with more of the better ones that we went to. It's often a neighborhood so it's very quiet and easily locate it. It has a nice big playground it has a walking trail it's got baseball fields basketball courts it is neat and clean so you can't do much better than that great park

Pretty park! Fun for the kids and safe. I grew up as a little boy here 25 years ago. And now I get…read moreto come here with my boys and play. Good times. There's a lot of diverse bright and fun playground equipment for the boys. And the facilities are nice for the adults. Lots of old people playing on the fields basketball courts and tennis courts. The shelter is being used for birthday party as well, so you know this is a good place to bring a family or a group.

Came to S o a S for a volleyball tournament. Compared to…read moresimilar facilities I found this one to be much better. There was plenty of parking. The building is maintained inside and out. There are many courts and unlike most other facilities there is actually plenty of room between each court so each game does not interfere with the other. The food is a little pricey but decent, nothing great. They did charge admission today for the tournament, seven dollars per person, which is on the high side. There is a small bowling area, about eight lanes, and a gym upstairs that looks pretty decent. The locker rooms are very nice and are also very roomy and clean.

If you are looking for a clean, upgraded Jim, you are looking in the wrong place. This place has…read moremachines falling apart no personal trainers. The classes are weak, and there are multiple mold pores behind the walls. Disgusting. Also, the staff that runs the place have no personality. Worst gym rating possible if I could.-20 on a scale from one to 10.

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.

As a life-long resident of Boone County, I just wanted to throw some love out to the Boone County…read moreParks Department. This government agency does a wonderful job of maintaining the numerous parks in the county as well as providing free and inexpensive activities for citizens to enjoy. During the summer, the Parks and Recreation Department sponsors concerts, Shakespeare performances, family movie nights, and an annual arts and crafts showcase, all free of charge. In an effort to keep residents active, the department offers family walking days, volleyball and soccer leagues, yoga classes, and tennis lessons. Community education classes like "Fly Fishing Basics" and "Introduction to Canine Obedience" help improve the quality of life of Northern Kentucky residents. If any of these activities sound interesting, check out their website to download their newsletter.

The Boone County Parks must have some good funding because they are amazing. We went to Kitefest…read morewith my 5 year old son. They had free soft drinks and coke for everyone. You got to make your own kite and take it home. There were free bouncy houses for the kids and dozens of kites in the air. It was awesome. Every Thursday in July in the summer, they have Family Fun Night with more free bouncy houses and slides. I've been to see the Madcap Puppets, Shakespeare, concerts. The trail in Central Park is a full 5K and really scenic. I feel so blessed to live in a place with such great parks.

Such a beautiful, family-friendly park! I had no trouble getting down to the creek with my young…read morekids, which made the visit even better. They absolutely loved playing and exploring in the water. It was also so fun seeing dogs and even horses along the trails it really adds to the charm of the whole place. We'll definitely be back!

We were here today, and first time. Finished trail 1, the 3 mile loop, at the beginning, it's…read morepretty flat and easy.. but in the later part, it really gets harder with the uphill and the road condition. The trail is not paved, not covered by stone, as the trail is shared with horse, so there are areas on the trail is quite muddy with the horse step. Good exercise!

Nope, the Boone County Parks Department didn't uproot that famous park in Manhattan and bring it to…read moreKentucky. This park's clever name originates with the fact that it is in the center of Boone County. With loads of sports recreation and an amazing arboretum, Central Park is one of the best parks in Northern Kentucky. With six lighted softball/baseball fields, six soccer fields, four lighted tennis courts, basketballs courts, and a 2.5 mile scenic walking/biking path, Central Park is always filled with athletes and nature lovers in the spring and summer. Luckily, during games the concession stand is open, which is located near the main entrance. The park has two reservable picnic shelters, which can accommodate small and large crowds. I've attend parties as small as ten people to company picnics with over sixty guests, and there was ample space. Clean public restrooms are located near the entrance; otherwise, port-o-potties are scattered throughout the park.

We took a "field trip" here while learning about trees in our homeschool unit and we really…read moreappreciated three things: the walking trails are very nicely maintained and paved well, all of the natural shade with benches to rest, and all of the labels & information panels on the various types of trees! The area is beautiful and a great place for a walk. My 4 star rating is coming from a desire for a better map, the ones they have are ok but I had a little bit of trouble at times, and then for being let down on 2 things I promised my kids. The "children's garden" has definitely seen better days and is very lackluster in general. There's nothing to do inside of it and we were honestly just confused. The other thing was the butterfly garden, all of the bushes were gone on our visit. In general, these things aren't a big deal but considering I had 4 small kids with me, these were 2 things advertised that we were looking forward to.

What a lovely little paved path just off the main road in the Union-Florence area! Don't let the…read morebaseball fields fool you - just follow the trail in to experience a wonderful little oasis of nature. There's plenty of parking - regardless if you're there for a baseball game or for a nice walk. We brought our dog with us, and ended up doing the entire loop in just under an hour. We'd initially pulled up this trail in the AllTrails app, and it told us this was 1.1 miles ... we're not so sure that's accurate, since it felt like we were walking for much longer than that. Next time, we'll make sure to measure how far we've gone. Either way - what a gorgeous way to start your day! The plants and trees are all labeled, and sorted into various collections. The Magnolia Collection was by far our favorite, although that's about as far back into the loop as you can get. The trail itself is well-maintained, and wasn't too busy at all on a Saturday morning around 9 a.m. There was a good age range among the folks walking ... it was nice to everyone from families to elderly couples out for a morning stroll. We'll definitely return to this paved trail - it's especially convenient after a big rain, when you don't want to hike through the mud!