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A cool bridge on a walking trail in Winton Woods

Winton Woods is a big, fun park located near Cincinnati, Ohio, in the United States. It's a great place to explore and play! This park is the main office for the Great Parks of Hamilton County, which manages many parks in the area. Winton Woods was actually the second park ever started in this system. It covers a huge area, more than 2,500 acres, making it the second largest park in the whole system.

Discover Winton Woods Park

Winton Woods is a fantastic spot for outdoor adventures. You can find many different activities here, whether you like to relax or be active. The park has special picnic areas and shelters that you can reserve for parties or gatherings. You can even get food delivered from Great Parks Catering.

Fun Things to Do

There are lots of exciting things to try at Winton Woods:

  • Disc Golf: Test your aim on an 18-hole disc golf course. It's like regular golf, but you throw a frisbee!
  • Walking and Fitness Trails: Enjoy a 2.6-mile paved trail perfect for walking or biking. There's also a 1.1-mile Parcours fitness trail, which is like an outdoor obstacle course to help you get fit.
  • Nature Walks: Explore the beautiful outdoors on the 0.7-mile Great Oaks nature trail or the 1.1-mile Kingfisher nature trail. These are great for spotting local plants and animals.
  • Sports: Play a game on the basketball courts.
  • Horseback Riding: If you love horses, there's a special trail just for horseback riding.

Camping Adventures

Winton Woods offers different ways to camp and enjoy nature overnight. You can find campsites with full hookups for RVs or more simple, "primitive" campsites for a true outdoor experience. The park even hosts a special annual campout around the Halloween season, which is a lot of fun!

Explore Winton Lake

A big part of Winton Woods is Winton Lake. It's a beautiful lake where you can enjoy water activities. The lake has a harbor, a boathouse, and a visitor center. You can rent paddleboats and canoes to explore the water and have a great time on the lake.

Find Out More

You can learn more about Winton Woods and all its activities by visiting their official website.

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