Cincinnati Parks

Grab your walking shoes and join Northside Greenspace for one of our seasonal nature walks! 

 

 

2026

 

Sunday, Jan 11 1pm - 2:30pm Winter Woodland Walk (Buttercup Valley) 

• Winter is a great time to explore the interesting topography of Buttercup Valley and will also afford us an opportunity to work on our winter tree identification skills.  

Sunday, April 12 1pm - 2:30pm Spring Wildflower Walk (Buttercup Valley, Stanford trailhead)

• Spring ephemeral wildflowers will be a highlight of this hike, as we explore the rich, mature forest of Buttercup Valley Nature Preserve

 

Sunday, June 14 noon - 2pm Northside Gardens Walk (meeting location TBA) 

• For our summer walk this year we're trying something a little different! We will walk a route through the side streets of Northside, viewing front yards and gardens that feature native plants. We may take a brief sojourn into Parker Woods to cool off in the shade. Optional social hour after the walk, at a local watering hole.

 

Sunday, Oct 25 1pm - 2:30pm Fall Woodland Walk (Greeno Woods, rear parking lot at Aiken High School) 

• For this walk we will explore a lesser-known preserve in the greater Northside area. The terrain is steeper here, so this will be more akin to a hike. Come prepared! 

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Sunday, Jan 10 1pm - 2:30pm Winter Woodland Walk (Badgley Run)

• Meet at the Parks kiosk at the end of Badgley St.
• Option route up the Quarry St trail 

 

For these hikes we recommend sturdy walking shoes or boots and remember to dress appropriately for the weather. A day pack with a reusable water bottle can be handy. Please note, there are no restroom facilities on site at Badgley Run. Also, we love our furry friends but for the comfort of all hikers please leave your pets at home for these hikes. 

 

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