Devou Park Thanksgiving Family Scenic Overlook Hike & Rotary Playground

About this adventure

Perched high atop the bluffs of Covington, Kentucky, Devou Park's 700 acres deliver the most breathtaking panoramic skyline view of downtown Cincinnati, the Ohio River, and its historic bridges. A favorite holiday tradition for regional families, Thanksgiving morning at Devou Park offers crisp ridge-top strolls along paved walking trails leading to the Memorial Overlook pavilion. Children love playing at the Devou Park Rotary Playground, an inclusive multi-generational play park equipped with ramp-accessible play structures, sensory panels, roller slides, and musical instruments. Afterwards, families can wander the peaceful wooded paths around Prisoners Lake or visit the grounds of the Behringer-Crawford Museum. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved asphalt and concrete walkways connect the Memorial Overlook parking, pavilions, and Rotary Playground seamlessly. Trail grades are gentle around the crest. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Modern, heated public restrooms with baby changing stations are located adjacent to the Rotary Playground and Devou Golf Clubhouse. • Age Suitability: All ages. The inclusive playground features barrier-free play equipment designed for infants, toddlers, and youth of all developmental abilities. • Sensory Tips: Expansive open-air scenic vista with refreshing hilltop breezes. The park offers peaceful natural soundscapes and plenty of spacious lawns for quiet family relaxation.