There is a noticeable crispness in the air that wasn’t here a few short weeks ago and the trees have changed color and begun to lose their leaves. Fall is in full swing, which makes it a great time to get outside and enjoy one of Cincinnati's many parks. Here are just a few of our favorites in no particular order. If there is a park we missed, please feel free to add it to the comments.

Washington Park – This downtown park has a dog park, playground, splash-park and hosts concerts and events other events like City Flea. It’s also a hot spot for the food truck scene.

Smale Park on the Riverfront – The newest park in town also features the best carousel around. Meander down the path along the riverfront, play on its various playground features and splash areas, and grab a bite to eat at the Banks.

Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum – It sounds strange, but this is a beautiful place to go for a bike ride or walk! Spring Grove is the second largest cemetery in the US and is listed as a National Historic Landmark. Located just a few minutes off of 75 at Mitchell Ave.

Summit Park – Located in Blue ash at the site of the former Blue Ash airport, this park is has the most mod play scape in town, a huge outdoor space for concerts and other events, and hosts a farmer’s market every Wednesday during the summer.

Sharon Woods – Located north of the city just inside the 275 loop, Sharon Woods is beautiful in the fall and offers walking/biking trails, fishing, boat rentals, playgrounds (indoors, outdoors and splash), a museum, and a public golf course.

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park – This outdoor museum in Hamilton features monumental sculptures and a landscape setting. Don’t want to walk? Rent an Art Cart at the Visitors Center during your visit at the park. They also do Holiday Lights on the Hill during the holiday season!

Cincinnati Nature Center – The Cincinnati Nature Center is the largest member-supported nature center in the country and has two locations. The Milford location boasts over 16 miles of hiking trails, and the Nature PlayScape is a fantastic place to take your kids for some open-ended creative play. Goshen has 632 acres of forest and farmland and five miles of trails for its members.

Winton Woods – This park has walking trails, fishing, horseback riding, golfing, camping and playgrounds. Affiliated with the park are two kid-oriented parks: Parkey’s Farm and Parky’ Wetland Adventure.

Voice of America Park – This 435 acre park in Liberty is mostly grassland and was deemed an “Important Birding Area” by Audubon Ohio. There is a stocked 35 acre lake for fishing, a 1.4 mile paved path, and a 65-foot sledding hill for the winter.

Glenwood Gardens – Located in Woodlawn, this park features gorgeous landscaping, trails, and the Highfield Discovery Garden, which is a playground and learning center for kids of all ages.