Cincinnati Shaded Playgrounds

There are several playgrounds around Cincinnati with at least partial shade to help keep you cool during the summer months. Not all of them have total coverage, but the playgrounds in this list have enough shade for kids to be able to play without being directly in the sun the entire time. Here are some of our favorite Cincinnati shaded playgrounds.

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Land of Make Believe Park in Lunken Playfield at 4740 Playfield Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45226

Blue Ash Nature Park in Blue Ash at 4337 Cooper Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242

Dogwood Park in Mariemont at 3706 Pleasant Street, Cincinnati, OH 45227

Sellman Park in Madeira at 6700 Marvin Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45243

Oakley Playground in Oakley at 3900 Paxton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45209

Alms Park in Columbia-Tusculum at 710 Tusculum Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226

Eden Park Playground in Mt Adams at Lake Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Ault Park Playground in Hyde Park at 3515 Heekin Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208

Highfield Discovery Garden in Glenwood Gardens in Woodlawn at 10397 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45215

Pine Hill Lakes Park in Mason at 211 Kings Mills Road, Mason, OH 45040

Schappacher Park in Deerfield Township at 4686 Old Irwin Simpson Road, Mason, OH 45040

Fernbank Park in Sayler Park at 50 Thornton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45233

Julifs Park in Anderson Township at 8249 Clough Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45244

Armco Park in Lebanon at 1223 OH-741, Lebanon, OH 45036

Bicentennial Commons in Monroe at 250 Jerry Couch Blvd, Liberty Township, OH 45044

Dulle Park in Montgomery at 10530 Deerfield Road, Montgomery, OH 45242

Crescent Park in Wyoming at 340 Crescent Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215

Veteran’s Memorial Park in Wilder, KY at 110 South Street, Wilder, KY 41071

Looking for more ideas of fun things to do around Cincinnati? Check out my playground reviews and my splash pad guide for endless summer fun!

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Pool Day Gear Guide

Splish Splash – Here’s what you need to make pool day a blast

Finding that you’re not quite as prepared for a fun day at the pool with the kids? Here are all of our favorite things to have the best pool day. If you would like to shop directly on Amazon, head to the One Little Small storefront and check out the Pool Day Gear list.

One Little Small Blog Pool Day Gear Guide

For the Momma

FURTALK Sun Straw Hat

A Sun Hat

This year I decided to upgrade from the baseball hat I never remembered to grab to an actual sun hat. I really like this one because it is UPF 50 and has a wide brim to fully shade my face from the sun. I’ve found that it’s durable and stays on my head.

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Swimsuit Cover Up

Another pool day item I upgrade this year was my swimsuit cover up. Gone are the old t-shirt and ratty shorts from high school. And in their place is this lovely, breezy, button-down swimsuit cover up shirt. It comes in a huge selection of colors and runs true to size (although size up if you’re expecting this summer).

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Beach Bag

There are tons of options for a great pool (or beach bag) out there. I like how this one is a good size and has tons of pockets – including a built-in wet compartment for your swimsuits.

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Lucazzi Extra Large Utility Tote Bag

Multipurpose Utility Bag

I opted to use a multipurpose utility bag for our pool bag this year. It holds several oversized towels, our lunch bag, change of clothes, and puddle jumper. It’s so nice to have everything fit in one bag.

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For the Kiddos

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Child Life Best

Because our son is still working on his swimming skills, we opted a flotation device while swimming at the community pool. As always, you should make the best decision for your family based on your needs. This is what we used for our son when he was a toddler.

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Swim Vest

This is the flotation device we used at the pool after my oldest outgrew the life vest. Again, please make the best decision for your family when purchasing.

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Stack & Pour Buckets

My mom picked these up for the pool last summer, and even though they are a bath toy, they’ve been a hit at the pool for all ages.

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Water Blaster Toys

These water blaster toys are so much fun to use at the pool – or even in your own backyard. And they’re simple enough for a toddler to use too.

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Sun Protection

Mineral Sunscreen

I had a difficult time finding mineral sunscreen to use on my kids that I wasn’t allergic to. But this is the second summer we are using this brand, and we’ve been very happy with it so far!

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Craft Ink Blending Brushes

The best summer parenting hack by far is using these blending brushes to put on sunscreen. I purchased a brush from a friend, and liked it so much I bought a whole pack to keep one handy at all times.

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Baby Sun Hat

Baby girl isn’t here quite yet, but she’s ready for a day at the pool with this adorable sun hat. I like that it provides sun protection and comes in a huge variety of colors.

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To shop directly on Amazon, head to the One Little Small storefront and check out the Pool Day Gear list.

Looking for a spot to cool down with all your new pool day gear? Head over to my list of all the Cincinnati Splash Pads!

Thank you for checking out my pool day gear guide! Hope you have the best summer day now that you’re all set for some fun in the sun – and pool!

Updated June 2025

Cincinnati Mini Golf

Places to Putt Putt your heart out around Cincy

Mini golf is one of our family’s favorite past times – and there are many spots to putt putt around town. Here are all the best indoor and outdoor places for Cincinnati mini golf.

Cincinnati Mini Golf

Outdoor Cincinnati Mini Golf Spots

Many of the outdoor Cincinnati mini golf spots are open year round – but some are only open seasonally, so check before you and your putter head out!

The Acres in Evendale at 9941 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241
https://acrescincinnati.com/

Oakley Greens in Oakley at 3065 Vandercar Way, Cincinnati, OH 45209
https://www.oakleygreens.com/oakleygreens

General Custers in Western Hills at 3325 Westbourne Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45248
http://www.generalcusters.com/

Young’s Jersey Dairy in Yellow Springs at 6880 Springfield Xenia Road, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
https://youngsdairy.com/udders-putters/

Little Miami Golf Center in Newtown at 3811 Newtown Road, Cincinnati, OH 45244
https://www.greatparks.org/recreation/golf/little-miami-golf-center

Putt-Putt Fun Center in Erlanger, KY at 3143 Dixie Highway, Erlanger, KY 41018
https://puttputt.com/erlanger-ky/

Eagle Tee Golf Center in West Chester at 9200 Cincinnati Dayton Road, West Chester, OH 45069
https://eagletee.com/miniature-golf-cincinnati/

Fairfield Fun Center in Fairfield at 6400 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, OH 45014
https://www.milesofgolf.com/cincinnati-entertainment

Indoor Cincinnati Mini Golf Spots

If inside sports are more your speed, check out one of these indoor Cincinnati mini golf spots.

Par3 at Newport on the Levee in Newport, KY at 1 Levee Wy, Newport, KY 41071
https://par3putt.com/

Par 3/4 Magical Mini-Golf at THE WEB Extreme Entertainment in West Chester at 7172 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester, OH 45069
https://funattheweb.com/mini-golf-cincinnati

Blacklight Mini-Golf at Scene 75 Cincinnati in Milford at 876 OH-28, Milford, OH 45150
https://www.scene75.com/cincinnati/indoor-activities/mini-golf-cincinnati/

GlowGolf in Eastgate Mall at 4601 Eastgate Blvd, Cincinnati, OH 45245
https://www.opryglowgolf.com/locations/cincinnati-ohio-eastgate-mall-nlcz3-en47c

Scallywag Tag Mini Golf in Western Hills at 5055 Glencrossing Way, Cincinnati, OH 45238
https://www.scallywagtag.com/putt-putt

Puzzle & Putt Oxford in Oxford at 110 S Locust Street, Unit B-D, Oxford, OH 45056
https://www.puzzleandputtoxford.com/

Thank you for checking out my Cincinnati Mini Golf guide. I hope you find the perfect place to putt putt. For more outdoor fun, head to my outdoor attractions posts.

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Updated June 2025