# Miami Whitewater Forest Autumn Lake Loop & Family Play Center > Place to go for families in the Cincinnati area (OH / KY / IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Dates: Starts Wed, Nov 25 - Where: Miami Whitewater Forest, 9001 Mt Hope Rd, Harrison, OH 45030 - Ages: All ages (Paved lake loop, accessible nature center, and sprawling play fields) - Price: Free park admission; Great Parks annual or daily motor vehicle permit required ($8/day or $10/year) - Organizer: Great Parks of Hamilton County - Official page: https://www.greatparks.org/parks/miami-whitewater-forest - 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/miami-whitewater-forest-autumn-lake-loop-and-family-play-center--listing-c32a7a434be1d6c10cd011fd ## About As the largest park in the Great Parks of Hamilton County system, Miami Whitewater Forest spans an impressive 4,345 acres of preserved wetlands, hardwood forests, and prairies in Harrison, Ohio. At the heart of the park lies an 85-acre lake surrounded by the 1.4-mile paved Shaker Trace inner fitness loop and the 7.8-mile shared-use trail. Thanksgiving week is a stunning time for families to bundle up for a lakeside stroll, observing migrating waterfowl, beaver lodges, and autumn reflections. Children love visiting the harbor playground, featuring inclusive swings, slides, and climbing towers. The nearby visitor center offers educational wetland displays and warm refreshments, providing a quintessential fall outdoor adventure. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: The 1.4-mile paved lake loop trail is smooth, level, and paved with asphalt, making it completely accessible for strollers, trikes, and wheelchairs. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated, modern restrooms equipped with baby-changing tables and water fountains are available at the Miami Whitewater visitor center and harbor complex. • Age Suitability: Welcoming all generations. Children can easily walk the 1.4-mile paved lake loop, explore the wetland boardwalk, or play on the harbor playground. • Sensory Tips: Expansive, tranquil natural sanctuary. 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