Great Parks
Celebrate America's 250th
The Great Picnic
Commemorate America’s 250th anniversary with a family-friendly community picnic and festival, in partnership with Ohio’s Homecoming & Picnic Month. Grab your favorite picnic basket and celebrate a once-in-a-generation national milestone with family, friends and neighbors.
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2026 Day Camps
Connecting young explorers with the natural world through adventure, farming, fishing, horsemanship and nature-based discovery.
Registration is now open.
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Events and Programs
Fun Things To Do At Your Great Parks
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Ohio River Watch
- calendar_today Sunday, October 11
- watch 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- pin_drop Woodland Mound
Whimsical Garden Weekends: Thomas the Train & the Runaway Pumpkins
- calendar_today Sunday, October 11
- watch 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
- pin_drop Glenwood Gardens
Leaf Printing
- calendar_today Sunday, October 11
- watch 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- pin_drop Nature Center at The Summit
Public Trail Ride
- calendar_today Sunday, October 11
- watch 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- pin_drop Winton Woods Farm and Equestrian Center
Junior Fall Academy
- calendar_today Monday, October 12
- watch 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM
- pin_drop Little Miami Golf Center
Plant Removal
- calendar_today Tuesday, October 13
- watch 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- pin_drop Triple Creek
6-hole Instructional League
- calendar_today Tuesday, October 13
- watch 5:15 PM to 7:15 PM
- pin_drop Sharon Woods Golf Course
Golf Course Restoration & Trail Work
- calendar_today Wednesday, October 14
- watch 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- pin_drop Shawnee Lookout
Homeschool Science: Welcome to the Schoolhouse
- calendar_today Wednesday, October 14
- watch 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- pin_drop Shawnee Lookout
Seed Collection & Sowing
- calendar_today Thursday, October 15
- watch 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- pin_drop Glenwood Gardens
Wee Wonder About Bats
- calendar_today Thursday, October 15
- watch 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- pin_drop Sharon Woods
6-hole Instructional League
- calendar_today Thursday, October 15
- watch 5:15 PM to 7:15 PM
- pin_drop Sharon Woods Golf Course
Mushroom Log Workshop
- calendar_today Thursday, October 15
- watch 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- pin_drop Shaker Trace Nursery
A Wilderness Skills Series
- calendar_today Thursday, October 15
- watch 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- pin_drop Lake Isabella
Creative Blooms Workshop: Flower Drying
- calendar_today Thursday, October 15
- watch 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- pin_drop Winton Woods Farm and Equestrian Center
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Activities at Great Parks
Discover Great Parks
Discover the Beauty of Nature!
Discover the beauty of nature by exploring Great Parks. You can attend programs designed to inspire and educate. Experience hands-on activities, educational workshops, volunteerism and the joy of outdoor adventures, all while fostering a deeper appreciation for the environment around you.