All Projects

Avoca Mountain Bike Trail

Accessible to beginner and adaptive mountain bikers, this trail offers gentle terrain and a river overlook.

• ‎ Length: 1.5 miles
• ‎ Type: Mountain Biking
• ‎ Level: Moderate

Sharon Lake Improvement Project

Severe sediment accumulation, harmful increases in nutrient values and aggressive aquatic vegetation have threatened the health of the 35-acre lake.

Glenwood Gardens to Winton Woods Trail

The new trail will extend the West Fork Mill Creek Greenway Trail that currently travels through Wyoming, Woodlawn and Glenwood Gardens to connect with the Harbor Loop Trail in Winton Woods.

Shaker Trace Nursery Improvements Project

Needed improvements to Shaker Trace Nursery in Miami Whitewater Forest will increase seed production capacity and expand the role the nursery fulfills in educating the community about native plants, ecology and restoration.

Columbia Connector Project

The 1.6-mile Columbia Connector trail will tie the Little Miami Scenic Trail to other segments of the 34-mile CROWN regional trail loop, including the Mariemont Connector, Murray Path and Wasson Way.

West Region Blueway & Trails System

The West Region Blueway and Trails System will include both land and water-based trails along the Great Miami and Whitewater rivers, and will link communities and parks extending from the Butler/Hamilton county border to the Ohio River.

Mitchell Memorial Forest Skills Loop

Mitchell Memorial Forest is gaining a new mountain bike skills course in addition to a .25 mile skills loop trail that will add more trail mileage while providing a safe place for beginners to try out this exciting sport.

Mill Creek Triangle Trail

Great Parks is excited to be a partner in the Mill Creek Triangle Trail Feasibility Study, a multi-jurisdictional effort to develop a 40+ mile regional trail network in central and northern Hamilton County.

Shawnee Lookout Stream Restoration

The Shawnee Lookout archeological district is undergoing a stream restoration where the golf course construction had previously buried streams and added culverts.

Avoca Trailhead Project

A new, approximately 1.5-mile natural surface trail at Avoca Trailhead will allow both walkers and bikers to explore the forested floodplain adjacent to the National Scenic River.

Bass Island River Access

Improvements to the existing river access site at Bass Island in Anderson Township will provide an enhanced experience for paddlers entering and exiting the Little Miami State and National Scenic River.

Disc Golf Course Upgrades

Disc golf courses are undergoing phased improvement projects that include new tee boxes, baskets and signage, realigned holes and updated landscaping.

Sharon Center Outdoor Playground

Opened in Fall 2024, this new outdoor playground at Sharon Woods offers an upgraded and welcoming play experience for all users.

Beechmont Bridge Connector

The Beechmont Bridge Connector Trail opened to the public on September 21, 2022. This critical connector ties the 78-mile Little Miami Scenic Trail into the Lunken Airport trail and Ohio River Trail to downtown Cincinnati.

Embshoff Woods Wastewater Treatment

This project included demolishing the park’s failing wastewater treatment facility and connecting restrooms into the nearby MSD sewer line. It was done to reduce future maintenance costs and provide a more reliable and environmentally sound sanitary system for park staff and guests.

Music Garden

Located in the Highfield Discovery Garden in Glenwood Gardens, construction began in August 2022 with a formal grand opening on June 8, 2023.

Werk Road Property Master Plan

Planning for Great Parks’ newest park, located in Westwood, included extensive public engagement to ensure this greenspace is a true community asset. A concept master plan was approved in October 2023 that establishes a long-range vision for the 23-acre property.

Woodland Mound Fitness Equipment

Versatile equipment and an accessible quarter-mile path were designed with input from a local outdoor fitness class.

Shaker Trace Inner Loop

This popular 1.4-mile trail at Miami Whitewater Forest was impacted by safety issues caused by flooding from a nearby creek. Design of an upgraded section of paved trail began in early 2023 and the trail reopened in Fall 2023.