# Summit Park Great Lawn Winter Strolls & Observation Tower > Place to go for families in the Cincinnati area (OH / KY / IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Rd, Blue Ash, OH 45242 - Ages: All ages (Paved walking loops, ice rink, and modern amenities for all family members) - Price: Free park admission; Free observation tower access; Seasonal ice rink tickets $7 (includes skate rental) - Organizer: City of Blue Ash Parks & Recreation - Official page: https://www.summitparkblueash.com/ - 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/summit-park-great-lawn-winter-strolls-and-observation-tower--listing-3b9d60f49d9392d782ba937c ## About Spread across 130 acres on the former site of the Blue Ash Airport, Summit Park is a vibrant, modern civic park renowned for world-class community amenities. In the winter months, Summit Park becomes a buzzing winter activity hub for families. Its sprawling Great Lawn and miles of paved multi-use trails offer flat, scenic stroller walking paths winding past tranquil bioswales and native savannas. The park's signature 150-foot Observation Tower features an elevator whisking families up to glass-enclosed viewing decks with breathtaking panoramic views reaching all the way to downtown Cincinnati's skyline. During winter, the park also operates a covered ice skating rink under the glass canopy. Afterwards, families warm up by modern outdoor gas fire pits or dine inside the park's family-friendly sit-down restaurants. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Completely barrier-free park layout with wide, smooth concrete promenades, ramped access, and elevator service to the observation tower deck. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated, modern public restrooms equipped with touchless fixtures and baby changing stations; plentiful heated restaurant seating and fireside benches. • Age Suitability: Great for children of all ages from infants in strollers to energetic teens and grandparents. • Sensory Tips: Clean, contemporary park design with wide-open sightlines, relaxing outdoor fire pits, and gentle wind protection under the architectural pavilion. ## Similar picks in Cincinnati - [Voice of America MetroPark Winter Sledding Hill & Lake Stroll](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/voice-of-america-metropark-winter-sledding-hill-and-lake-stroll--listing-8efc647552e0d914c9bdf04f) — Open on its own schedule · Voice of America MetroPark, West Chester · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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