Sharon Woods

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Great Parks' founding destination.

Inspired by established county park systems, former Cincinnati Mayor Murray Seasongood led the movement for Great Parks' founding in 1930, then known as the Hamilton County Park Board. Plans to acquire large tracts of land soon followed, and by 1932, Sharon Woods opened to the public as Great Parks' first official destination. Boasting a rich geological history and wide-ranging recreational opportunities, it remains a generational fixture in the lives of Greater Cincinnatians.

Plan your visit

Parking

Playground

Restrooms

Ranger Station

Address

Sharon Woods

Open daily from dawn until dusk

11450 Lebanon Road Sharonville, OH 45241
Phone: 513-563-4513

Hours:

Open daily from dawn to dusk.

Golf

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Play an 18-holes course designed by William H. Diddel.

Picnic Shelters

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Picnic shelters suitable for Wedding Receptions, Family Reunions, and Birthdays.

Sharon Center Auditorium

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A 112 capacity space suitable for business meetings and social gatherings.

Banquet Room at Sharon Woods Golf Course

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A 128 capacity space for Wedding Receptions, Family Reunions, Business Meetings

TRAILS

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Sharon Woods Fitness Trail

Beginning at the harbor parking lot and following the park boundary, this wide loop features several exercise stations along the way.

‎ Length: 1 mile
‎ Type: Fitness
‎ Level: Moderate

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Sharon Woods School Trail

A short, shaded loop through woods with birds, wildflowers, deer & foxes.

‎ Length: 0.6 mile
‎ Type: Nature
‎ Level: Moderate

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Sharon Woods Shared-use Trail

The Sharon Woods Shared-use Trail follows the shoreline of Sharon Woods Lake and offers views of diverse wildlife.

‎ Length: 2.6 miles
‎ Type: Shared-use
‎ Level: Easy

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Gorge Trail

Runs alongside Sharon Creek, offering views of rock layers, fossil-filled shale and limestone and remnants of a former footbridge. It's a prime spot for birdwatching, with species like woodpeckers, kingfishers and barred owls frequenting the area. Designated as a State Nature Preserve in 1977, the gorge protects rare habitats and showcases Ohio's geological history.

‎ Length: 0.7 mile
‎ Type: Nature
‎ Level: Moderate