# Highfield Discovery Garden Winter Discovery & Nature Greenhouse > Place to go for families in the Cincinnati area (OH / KY / IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Glenwood Gardens (Highfield Discovery Garden), 10397 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45215 - Ages: Designed specifically for children ages 0–12 and their caregivers - Price: $6 per person (ages 2 and up); Free for children under 2; Valid Great Parks vehicle pass required ($10 annual or $5 daily) - 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-winter-discovery-and-nature-greenhouse--listing-bf10a8bae41379fafc305085 ## About Located within Glenwood Gardens in Woodlawn, Highfield Discovery Garden is a whimsical 12-acre children's wonderland operated by Great Parks of Hamilton County. Even in the heart of winter, Highfield enchants young visitors with its imaginative themed gardens and educational programming. The centerpiece 25-foot Discovery Tree invites children to climb through its hollow trunk and explore miniature fairy doors, giant insect sculptures, and sleeping caterpillar benches. Outside, children discover the Wizard's Garden, Frog & Toad pond, and the outdoor Garden Railway model train loop. When temperatures drop, families step inside the heated Highfield Discovery Center greenhouse, where kids examine carnivorous pitcher plants, observe live turtles and tree frogs, and participate in daily nature storytimes and craft workshops led by park naturalists. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved, smooth brick and asphalt walkways meander through all 12 acres of gardens with gentle slopes and zero mandatory steps. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated discovery center with cozy reading corners, indoor seating, and immaculate family restrooms equipped with infant changing counters. • Age Suitability: Best suited for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary children (ages 1 to 10). • Sensory Tips: Whimsical, low-key fairytale environment with tactile nature stations, soothing wind chimes, and intimate indoor spaces ideal for sensory-sensitive youngsters. ## 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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