# Sharon Woods Autumn Lakeside Family Stroll & Harbor 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 Mon, Nov 23 - Where: Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH 45241 - Ages: All ages (Paved 2.6-mile multipurpose trail and enclosed harbor playground) - 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/sharon-woods - 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/sharon-woods-autumn-lakeside-family-stroll-and-harbor-playground--listing-1aa683174a65280b19723c0f ## About Sharon Woods in Sharonville is one of Hamilton County's oldest and most treasured public parks, encompassing 730 acres of serene woodlands, a tranquil 35-acre lake, and historic limestone gorges. During Thanksgiving week, families gather along the 2.6-mile paved multipurpose trail encircling Sharon Lake, enjoying brisk autumn breezes, scenic water reflections, and wildlife watching as mallards, geese, and great blue herons gather along the shore. Kids can burn off pre-holiday energy at the expansive Sharon Centre harbor playground, which features adaptive swings, climbing towers, and soft-turf surfacing. Families can also explore the adjacent Heritage Village Museum and enjoy warm cider at the visitor center. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: The shared-use trail around Sharon Lake is completely paved with asphalt, level, and wide enough for side-by-side jogging strollers, family wagons, and children's bikes. • Nursing & Rest Spots: The Sharon Centre visitor complex provides heated, spotless public restrooms with baby changing counters, indoor seating alcoves, and vending snacks. • Age Suitability: Welcoming all ages from infants to grandparents. The playground has dedicated zones for toddlers (ages 2-5) and older kids (ages 5-12). • Sensory Tips: Peaceful lakeside ambience with fresh outdoor air. 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