Cincinnati Nature Center

I would live here if I could. This place is amazing.
The trails are great and offer varying hikes in length, terrain and scenery. There are constantly improvements being made as well, showing a real commitment to the place and the people who love it.
There are maps available that list the trails and can be recycled when you are done as well as trail journals scattered throughout for jotting down quick thoughts or discoveries to share with fellow hikers. Mother Nature’s guestbook!
The main lodge has restrooms and a gift shop as well as a great little selection of books to read. There is also one of many areas available throughout the park where you can observe local birds as they go about their bird business. The naturalists are very knowledgeable and just as excited about nature as you would hope.
Some trails are equipped with little learning stations that offer more information about local flora and fauna and there are descriptive boards along each section of trail that detail the type of area, improvements etc.
The feeling that comes from spending time here is priceless. Every time I leave I feel like I’m breathing more easily and deeply at peace. They offer a wide range of activities and social events year round to help build the community.
The trails are dog friendly and there are pet pick up bags and disposal stations throughout.
For quiet hikes, try one of the longer trails or one that takes you farther from the main lodge. And be aware that on week days there tend to be class trips, so if large groups of children aren’t your thing, the longer trails might be a better option too.

LOVE it for a quiet walk with the husband and fur kids. the main location, Rowe Woods, is also really nice (more trails). make sure if you are taking your dog (s) that they stay on leash the whole time and that they are socialized with people and other dogs.