# Boone County Arboretum Winter Conifer Trail & Family Tree Hunt > Place to go for families in the Cincinnati area (OH / KY / IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Boone County Arboretum, 9190 Camp Ernst Rd, Union, KY 41091 - Ages: All ages (Completely paved 2.2-mile walking trail ideal for winter strollers) - Price: Free admission and parking to the arboretum year-round - Organizer: Boone County Parks & Friends of Boone County Arboretum - Official page: https://bcarboretum.org/ - 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/boone-county-arboretum-winter-conifer-trail-and-family-tree-hunt--listing-571de11b7a96b34340f1eb86 ## About Dedicated as the nation's first arboretum within an active recreation park, the Boone County Arboretum in Union, Kentucky, showcases more than 3,600 tagged woody plants representing over 1,200 varieties across 121 acres. Winter is one of the most striking seasons to explore the collection, as the arboretum's extensive evergreen conifer collection—including blue spruces, weeping pines, and towering firs—provides vibrant green color against the winter landscape. Families can walk along a 2.2-mile continuous paved multi-use trail that gently loops through the entire living museum. Parents can download free family tree scavenger hunt sheets from the arboretum website, turning a brisk winter walk into an engaging educational game where kids look for plant identification tags, touch soft pine needles, and collect fallen pinecones. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: The entire 2.2-mile trail is paved asphalt with gentle slopes and zero steps, providing one of the most stroller-friendly winter walking routes in Northern Kentucky. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Gazebos and park benches placed at regular intervals along the trail; modern park restrooms with diaper changing stations open at the central sports complex. • Age Suitability: Excellent for all ages, from infants in strollers to toddlers collecting pinecones and active grandparents. • Sensory Tips: Inviting evergreen pine scents, tactile needle and pinecone textures, and calm open-sky acoustics; very peaceful and never overly crowded in winter. ## Similar picks in Cincinnati - [Boone County Arboretum Autumn Nature & Tree Discovery for Families](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/boone-county-arboretum-autumn-nature-and-tree-discovery-for-families--listing-5952a83bb4455c0db22ab3c0) — Open on its own schedule · Boone County Arboretum at Central Park, Union · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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