# Highfield Discovery Garden Autumn Explorations & Family Garden Adventures > Place to go for families in the Cincinnati area (OH / KY / IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Dates: Starts Sun, Nov 22 - Where: Highfield Discovery Garden (Glenwood Gardens), 10397 Springfield Pike, Woodlawn, OH 45215 - Ages: Ages 0-12 (Designed specifically for young explorers, toddlers, and elementary youth) - Price: $6 per person; Free for infants age 1 & under; Great Parks motor vehicle permit required ($8/day or $10/year) - Organizer: Great Parks of Hamilton County - Official page: https://www.greatparks.org/parks/glenwood-gardens/highfield-discovery-garden - 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/highfield-discovery-garden-autumn-explorations-and-family-garden-adven--listing-1751e47874202fdf329be16d ## About Tucked inside Glenwood Gardens in Woodlawn, Highfield Discovery Garden is a magical 12-acre wonderland designed specifically to ignite curiosity and imaginative outdoor play in young children. During late autumn, the garden's majestic trees display rich copper and crimson foliage, framing whimsical attractions like the 25-foot climbable Discovery Tree, a dwarf fairy village, an interactive model garden railway winding through miniature landscapes, and a hands-on vegetable garden. Families exploring during Thanksgiving week discover self-guided nature discovery prompts, leaf scavenger hunts, and child-sized potting stations. The enchanting setting encourages little ones to climb, imagine, and experience nature safely. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved, gently graded paths wind smoothly through all major garden realms, making strollers and wagons effortless to maneuver. The Discovery Tree features accessible boardwalk viewing ramps. • Nursing & Rest Spots: The Cotswold-style Garden Station visitor building provides clean, heated family restrooms, diaper-changing stations, and cozy seating alcoves. • Age Suitability: Tailored specifically for children ages 0 to 12 and their families, with interactive heights and toddler-safe climbing elements. • Sensory Tips: Calming, serene environment with natural water fountains, melodic chimes, and tactile plant textures. 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