# Devou Park Thanksgiving Family Scenic Overlook Hike & Rotary Playground > Place to go for families in the Cincinnati area (OH / KY / IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Dates: Starts Thu, Nov 26 - Where: Devou Park, 1201 Amsterdam Rd, Covington, KY 41011 - Ages: All ages (Inclusive Rotary Playground, paved vista trails, and sprawling picnic lawns) - Price: Free admission and parking throughout Devou Park and Memorial Overlook - Organizer: City of Covington Parks & Recreation & Devou Park Advisory Committee - Official page: https://www.covingtonky.gov/devou-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/devou-park-thanksgiving-family-scenic-overlook-hike-and-rotary-playgro--listing-4473d778965c3016059ec25b ## About 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. 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