# Washington Park Thanksgiving Weekend Family Games & Lawn Gathering > Event for families in the Cincinnati area (OH / KY / IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sat, Nov 28 · 12:00 PM - Where: Washington Park, 1230 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 - Ages: All ages (Enclosed modern playground with dedicated toddler play zone and expansive grass lawn) - Price: Free public park admission; On-site parking garage available beneath the park lawn - Organizer: 3CDC (Cincinnati Center City Development Corp) & Cincinnati Parks - Official page: https://washingtonpark.org/ - 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/washington-park-thanksgiving-weekend-family-games-and-lawn-gathering--listing-da3a40041d9f2d6b1a84c120 ## About Located in the heart of historic Over-the-Rhine directly opposite the breathtaking Cincinnati Music Hall, Washington Park is the neighborhood's vibrant civic living room. On Thanksgiving weekend, the park's grand 6-acre grounds host casual family lawn games, friendly gatherings, and outdoor holiday strolls. Children can spend hours exploring the innovative children's playground, which features a replica canal boat play structure, climbing walls, slides, and musical instruments set on cushioned safety turf. Parents can sip warm apple cider from nearby OTR cafes while sitting on park benches shaded by historic sycamores. The expansive civic lawn offers ample room for soccer kicks, frisbee tosses, and toddler tag games. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Wide brick and smooth concrete promenades encircle the park and playground with zero steps. Convenient underground elevator access connects the parking garage directly to the park center. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated, modern public restrooms with diaper changing counters and private stalls are located at the Southwest corner pavilion next to the park plaza. • Age Suitability: All ages. The fenced playground has separate, thoughtfully divided play areas for toddlers (under 5) and elementary-aged kids. • Sensory Tips: Urban park vibrancy with friendly neighborhood laughter and distant streetcars. Visual grandeur from Music Hall. 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