Ault Park Winter Forest & Historic Pavilion Stroll

About this adventure

Covering 224 acres in the historic Mount Lookout and Hyde Park neighborhoods, Ault Park is one of Cincinnati's premier hillside parks, famous for its magnificent Italian Renaissance-style pavilion and formal garden terraces. In winter, the park takes on an elegant, serene ambiance. Families can stroll along the broad stone verandas of the historic pavilion, offering elevated vistas across the snow-dusted Little Miami River valley. Below the pavilion, miles of designated nature trails lead down through quiet hardwood ravines, where children can spot woodpeckers, winter deer, and babbling woodland brooks. An expansive children's playground equipped with swings, climbing structures, and soft mulch surfacing remains open year-round for young kids to run and play. Wide paved park roads are closed to through-traffic in winter, creating safe, flat strolling areas for families with strollers. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved parking lots, level pavilion plazas, and upper garden walkways are easily stroller accessible; nature trails feature earthen steps best explored on foot. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Covered pavilion porticos provide wind shelter and bench seating; seasonal restrooms located near the playground area; nearby Hyde Park Square offers cozy cafes. • Age Suitability: All ages welcome; playground suits toddlers and elementary kids, while pavilion paths and trails suit strollers and older walkers. • Sensory Tips: Peaceful, majestic historic park setting with soothing natural soundscapes, crisp valley breezes, and scenic elevated views.