Dogwood Park — Attraction in Mariemont

What makes this park special is that it is entirely shaded by the trees for the kids play area. It is a wood mulch area so shoes recommended. The play structure is a typical one, there are platform tables at kids' height which are also great if you bring a toy or dig in the dirt. The play area is fenced in and does have a grass area, too. There is a covered pavilion just beside which can be used for parties. There is a fountain and bathrooms in the carillon tower - noting that you can't go up the tower. There is limited parking at the park - people seem to park in the...

Fenced in!!! This is huge for parents. 99% of the play equipment is in great condition. There's a good variety and everything is mostly clean. There's a cute little play house but it needs some TLC for sure. But for a bunch of messy toddlers, it's no biggie. Every time I've been, it's almost completely shaded. There are a few dedicated playground spots and then decent street parking. If it's a beautiful day, expect to park a block or two away - but the walk to the park is totally safe. Highly recommend! (Just wish they would clean up the house, it gives...

This is a great little park with some nearby trails, a tower, a playground, baseball fields, and a picnic area. The tower is really neat and contains the park's bathrooms. Along the trails, there is an old boathouse repurposed into a nature center and a stream. The trails themselves are a bit uneven and I slipped a couple times, probably because I visited in the fall when leaves were covering the ground. There isn't much elevation change and you could probably walk the entirety of the trail out and back in about...