Washington Park
Washington Park
4.5
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Jessica SpeLangm
Cincinnati, OH92 contributions
Apr 2021
I come here on occasion, but never participate in the dog park. My girl doesn't like dog parks. LOL. That being said, the dogs that do attend seems to be well behaved.
This park has concerts every so often and is across the street from Music Hall.
This park has concerts every so often and is across the street from Music Hall.
Written 7 October 2021
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Gloria W
Dearborn Heights29 contributions
June 2022
We were taking a self-guided tour of the city. The park was located near the middle of our tour (we started riverfront and ended at Finnell market). The park gave us shade, places to sit and rest, watch kids in splash pad, see the dogs in the dog park, there was some food trucks there which we did not use so do not know price or if food was good, but this is available if needed. Very large park with beautiful landscaping and nice place to people watch and rest.
Written 2 July 2022
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LexiV
Cleveland, OH1,732 contributions
July 2024 • Family
This is a great city park. We went for a flea market and it was very busy, but we could tell that the park was lovely and there were such nice features for kids too, a well-done playground and a fountain area to cool off in. I'd like to come back on a quieter day and truly explore the park and surrounding area.
Written 30 July 2024
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M and M
Kentucky153 contributions
June 2022
Definitely a little of everything in a compact space in the city. The dog park had fresh running water for pups to drink, the kids playground looked fun, plenty of shade trees to relax under....I might return for a pregame soccer party because the setup looked great.
Written 9 June 2022
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TravelingPirate13
Columbus, OH210 contributions
Mar 2021
Nice park in the middle of the city. Easy access walking from nearby neighborhoods and has multiple public transportation stops nearby. Many restaurants and bars nearby, including within the park. Lots of nice green space and park benches. Definitely worth walking around if you're nearby, but I wouldn't go out of your way to just come see this park.
Written 28 March 2021
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tmazionsmith
Saint Paul, MN446 contributions
May 2023
Great park in the midst of the city. I learned that this was a former cemetery, which explains some of the plaques we saw in different areas. There is a fun fountain area, and we did see kids playing in it when we were walking through that section. There were several open green areas for picnics and just sun-bathing or taking a nap on the grass. We also saw some people with camp chairs or lawn chairs set out in different spots. They were setting something up a rally event for the soccer game that night, so there were also some tents and tables near the central part of the park. Also a cute little dog park area!
Written 2 June 2023
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Harvey689
Alexandria, VA112 contributions
Sept 2020
We were visiting the Over the Rhine Neighborhood and discovered Washington Park. It's a very nice landscaped open park across from the historic Music Hall. Great place to sit, relax, fresh air, and sunshine. We had our lunch here while enjoying the views of the park and the Music Hall. The park is nice, clean, and safe.
Written 26 September 2020
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payl26
Cincinnati, OH63 contributions
Aug 2013 • Family
Located square in the middle of the worse area of Cincinnati crime. They try to make you believe that the area is going through a renaissance but as a lifetime native it is still on of the most crime ridden areas of town. Vagrants and drug dealers are the norm here. Avoid at all cost after dark.
Written 16 April 2014
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Ready2rock
61 contributions
Aug 2014
What can I say? Beautiful views, tons of money poured into making this park a beautiful place right in the heart of OTR. When the park initially remodeled itself you could actually enjoy it.
But on the last 2 occasions it has been overrun again by the locals who are teaching their children to become just like them. They now have play ambassadors to watch over the children in the playground area because they are so bad.
I'm talking about 5 year olds threatening my son calling him racial names that he doesn't even understand. Throwing rocks at my 2 month old baby girl. They mothers sitting around doing nothing. It is scary.
Then on the last occasion I had pit bulls attack my dog in the dog park. I love pit bulls despite what people think, but common people if your going to own a dog treat it well! It's insane.
Such a bummer bc that was once my kids favorite park but I refuse to go.
My friends say that in the evenings during special events it is less troublesome.
It's such a shame bc I loved the eclectic mix of races all together in a pretty green space in the middle of the city, but it sadly has become overrun again and shortly will return to it's once before state.
But on the last 2 occasions it has been overrun again by the locals who are teaching their children to become just like them. They now have play ambassadors to watch over the children in the playground area because they are so bad.
I'm talking about 5 year olds threatening my son calling him racial names that he doesn't even understand. Throwing rocks at my 2 month old baby girl. They mothers sitting around doing nothing. It is scary.
Then on the last occasion I had pit bulls attack my dog in the dog park. I love pit bulls despite what people think, but common people if your going to own a dog treat it well! It's insane.
Such a bummer bc that was once my kids favorite park but I refuse to go.
My friends say that in the evenings during special events it is less troublesome.
It's such a shame bc I loved the eclectic mix of races all together in a pretty green space in the middle of the city, but it sadly has become overrun again and shortly will return to it's once before state.
Written 8 December 2014
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utkgreg
Savannah, GA71 contributions
Dec 2014 • Couples
It's pretty, but the area is really run down. There are a lot of homeless traversing the area, and they are pretty aggressive. I'm 6'5" and 215 lbs with a scary looking biker beard --- I still wouldn't go near this place after sunset.
Written 24 December 2014
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is there a website for a calendar of a summer concert series or fun family events ?
Written 21 May 2017
I don't know for sure, I don't think you need a reservation bu is 1st come 1st served. However, for a more accurate answer, contact city officials and they can give you the correct information.
Written 13 June 2016
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