# Sharon Woods Winter Nature Center & Lakeside Wildlife Trail > Place to go for families in the Cincinnati area (OH / KY / IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Sharon Woods (Great Parks), 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH 45241 - Ages: All ages (Paved lakeside loop and indoor nature center ideal for young families) - Price: Free park admission; Valid Great Parks vehicle pass required ($10 annual or $5 daily) - 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-winter-nature-center-and-lakeside-wildlife-trail--listing-5b789637d8a87370d116c95c ## About Sharon Woods is Hamilton County's oldest and most beloved regional park, covering 730 acres of rolling hills, deep ravines, and scenic Sharon Lake in Sharonville. In winter, the park offers families a peaceful natural retreat away from city bustle. The heated Sharon Woods Nature Center serves as an educational hub, featuring live native wildlife displays of Ohio turtles, snakes, and birds of prey, alongside an interactive treehouse exhibit where toddlers can crawl through hollow logs and listen to bird call recordings. Outside, the 2.6-mile paved Sharon Lake Trail provides a flat, plowed path perfect for winter stroller walks, where children can spot winter waterfowl, bald eagles, and white-tailed deer along the frosty shoreline. Nearby gentle hills also offer popular neighborhood sledding slopes when snow blankets the meadows. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: The Sharon Lake multi-purpose trail is completely paved and level; the Nature Center entrance is step-free with wide doors and smooth tile flooring. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated nature center with bench seating overlooking outdoor bird feeders; clean accessible restrooms with infant changing tables. • Age Suitability: Great for all ages from babies bundled in strollers to elementary nature scouts and energetic teens. • Sensory Tips: Calming winter lake scenery with crisp air and wildlife bird calls; indoor nature center offers warm, low-decibel sensory comfort. ## 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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