# Ault Park Winter Forest & Historic Pavilion Stroll > Place to go for families in the Cincinnati area (OH / KY / IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Ault Park, 5090 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208 - Ages: All ages (Paved park promenades, playground, and quiet winter nature paths) - Price: Free admission and parking throughout Ault Park - Organizer: Cincinnati Parks - Official page: https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks/visit-a-park/find-a-parkfacility/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 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), 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-winter-forest-and-historic-pavilion-stroll--listing-b76b1e6dd0f5c210f9f5317c ## About 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. ## Similar picks in Cincinnati - [Cincinnati Nature Center Winter Forest Hiking & Maple Sugaring Days](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/cincinnati-nature-center-winter-forest-hiking-and-maple-sugaring-days--listing-3f342480338dd2100f8fbcbd) — Jan 10 – Feb 28 · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Cincinnati Nature Center (Rowe Woods), Milford · All ages · From $10 · checked Nov 5. 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