Sharon Woods
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
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Parking
Playground
Restrooms
Ranger Station
Address
11450 Lebanon Road Sharonville, OH 45241
Phone: 513-563-4513
Play an 18-holes course designed by William H. Diddel.
Picnic Shelters
Reservations arrow_right_altPicnic shelters suitable for Wedding Receptions, Family Reunions, and Birthdays.
Sharon Center Auditorium
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Banquet Room at Sharon Woods Golf Course
Reservations arrow_right_altA 128 capacity space for Wedding Receptions, Family Reunions, Business Meetings
TRAILS
Explore
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.
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Length: 1 mile
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Type: Fitness
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Level: Moderate
Sharon Woods School Trail
A short, shaded loop through woods with birds, wildflowers, deer & foxes.
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Length: 0.6 mile
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Type: Nature
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Level: Moderate
Sharon Woods Shared-use Trail
The Sharon Woods Shared-use Trail follows the shoreline of Sharon Woods Lake and offers views of diverse wildlife.
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Length: 2.6 miles
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Type: Shared-use
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Level: Easy
Gorge Trail
Runs alongside Sharon Creek, offering views of rock layers, fossil-filled shale and limestone and remnants of a former footbridge.
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Length: 0.7 mile
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Type: Nature
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Level: Moderate
RECREATION
Activities at Sharon Woods
EVENTS
Fun Events at Sharon Woods
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Reptile Badge
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Insect Badge
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Plant Badge
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Fish Badge
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Bird Badge
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Mammal Badge
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Sharon Woods
Volunteer
Conservation
Funding
Policies & Permits
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Motor Vehicle Permit (MVP) Required
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Fishing Policies
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Hidden Object Game
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Pet Restrictions