Grab the sunscreen and get ready for some summer fun. School is finally out and the kids are ready to PLAY, but don’t forget to sprinkle in some learning, too!

We rounded up some wow-worthy wet playgrounds, a brand-new ninja playground and lots of reading fun to keep your child active, engaged and learning all summer long.

Looking to take your family’s summer fun on the road? We have all the details on what’s new at Dollywood in 2023, plus a family giveaway!

Read on to learn more, and for more help planning your families summer adventures be sure to check out our award-winning Things to Do event’s calendar.

BEECH ACRES
6910 Salen Road, Cincinnati, Oh
andersonparks.com; 513-474-0003

CIVIC CENTER PARK
520 Licking Park, Wilder, Ky
wilderky.gov; 859-581-8884

CINCINNATI RECREATION COMMISSION
(Nine spraygrounds in Cincinnati)
cincinnati-oh.gov; 513-352-4000

CLIPPARD PARK
3500 Bevis Lane, Colerain Twp., Oh
colerain.org; 513-385-7500

HOME OF THE BRAVE PARK
11605 Lebanon Road, Loveland, Oh
symmestownship.org; 513-683-6644

JULIFS PARK
8249 Clough Pike, Cincinnati, Oh
andersonparks.com; 513-443-3003

OTTO ARMLEDER MEMORIAL SPRAY PARK
705 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, Oh
cincinnatiparks.com; 513-357-2604

PARKY’S ARK WET PLAYGROUND
10245 Winton Road, Cincinnati, Oh
greatparks.org; 513-521-7275

SUMMIT PARK NATURE PLAYSCAPE
4335 Gendale Milford Road, Blue Ash, Oh
summitparkblueash.com; 513-745-8644

WASHINGTON PARK
1230 Elm St., Cincinnati, Oh
washingtonpark.org; 513-621-4400