# Ault Park Autumn Valley & Historic Pavilion Family Walk > Place to go for families in the Cincinnati area (OH / KY / IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Dates: Starts Tue, Nov 24 - Where: Ault Park, 5090 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208 - Ages: All ages (Paved garden walkways, grand pavilion overlook, and children's playground) - Price: Free public admission and free paved park parking - Organizer: Cincinnati Parks & Ault Park Advisory Council - Official page: https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks/visit-a-park/find-a-parkvenue/ault-park/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 12, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-11), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/ault-park-autumn-valley-and-historic-pavilion-family-walk--listing-a76d04429b119ea5fc210595 ## About Situated in Cincinnati's Hyde Park neighborhood across 224 magnificent acres, Ault Park is renowned for its grand 1930 Italian Renaissance pavilion, elegant terraced gardens, and sweeping vistas overlooking the Little Miami River valley. Late autumn brings a golden glow to the park's majestic hardwoods and formal landscaped grounds. Families celebrating Thanksgiving week stroll past historic stone cascades, through formal rose gardens, and along broad paved paths leading to scenic valley lookouts. Kids can burn off energy at the playground featuring climbing structures, slides, and swings nestled beneath shady trees. Wooded hiking trails descend into gentle nature ravines for adventurous families. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: The upper pavilion terrace, garden promenades, and playground paths are paved with smooth concrete and stone flagstones, easily accommodating strollers and wagons. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Restrooms with baby changing stations are located on the ground floor of the historic pavilion and near the main playground parking plaza. • Age Suitability: All ages. Children love running on the expansive formal lawn, rolling down grassy knolls, and exploring the multi-age playground equipment. • Sensory Tips: Calm and dignified park setting. 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