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W. M. Johnson Hills Park

7950 Bridle Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45244

The Story of MariMac Outdoor Classroom

**Due to parking and restroom limitations, permits will not be available through 2026 for the general public for the fire ring and/or events. Some resident based scout troop activities may be considered contact the Office 513-474-0003.**

W. M. Johnson Hills Park is a 140-acre park that currently consists of rolling hills and wooded terrain. The community is fortunate to have this land secured as a park for future generations!

The natural-surface hiking trails are marked; please stay on the trails. Dogs must be held on a 6′ leash; please use the provided “mutt mitts”. A public, portable restroom is available near the main parking lot.

Another unique aspect of Johnson Hills Park is the past residence of William McNeilan Johnson and his wife Marian B. Johnson.

Site Plan Status – Feb. 10, 2026

Illustrated concept of outdoor classroom with benches facing a covered shelter.
Grant Awarded for Outdoor Classroom

Park Pictures Gallery

Yellow building with a red roof at W.M. Johnson Hills Park in CincinnatiJohnson Hills Park House
Yellow building with a red roof at W.M. Johnson Hills Park in Cincinnati
Yellow building with a red roof at W.M. Johnson Hills Park in Cincinnati
A bench under a beautiful tree at Johnson Hills Park
A bench under a beautiful tree at Johnson Hills Park
A large fire pit surrounded by benches at Johnson Hills Park
A large fire pit surrounded by benches at Johnson Hills Park
Johnson Hills Park in autumn
Johnson Hills Park in autumn
Parking lot at Johnson Hills Park
Parking lot at Johnson Hills Park
Johnson Hills Park in Winter
Johnson Hills Park in Winter

Click on the photo for additional images. 

Hours of operation

Dawn to dusk

Size

140.0 acres

Opening Date

Johnson Hills Park was opened to the public in September, 2007.

Acquisition

William McNeilan Johnson Hills Park became part of the Anderson Park District in June of 2000. The acquisition of this property was made possible by a variety of means: a generous donation from Marian B. Johnson (the previous owner of the property), a partnership with Great Parks of Hamilton County, and the sale of bonds by the APD to secure the remaining funding.

Use of a metal detector is not permitted at this park.

W. M. Johnson Hills

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Events Calendar

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6:00 pm
Board of Park Commissioners Meeting
Juilfs Park board room with table and black executive chairs
July 14 @ 6:00 pm
Board of Park Commissioners Meeting

Park Commissioners meet in regular session on typically the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are open to the public.

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6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wild About Art!
A young child sitting on a bench examining pieces collected on a nature walk to make them into art
July 16 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wild About Art!

ages 8-10 years
Explore the magic of the outdoors and discover how nature can be used to create art!

$20 per date/per Anderson resident, $25 per date/per non-resident
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6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Dance Fitness
A dance fitness instructor in a candid dance shot
July 23 @ 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Dance Fitness

age 18 years and up
Dance Fitness is a high-energy dance fitness class combining easy-to-follow choreography, cardio intervals, and upbeat music.

$15 per Anderson resident, $20 per non-resident
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6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Yang Yin Yoga, July-August
July 30 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Yang Yin Yoga, July-August

age 18 years and up
This evening Yang Yin yoga class will help bring balance to the body and mind by combining the movement of a gentle yoga flow as well as slow-paced yin poses all in one practice.

$70 per Anderson resident, $95 per non-resident

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8:30 pm
Rescheduled: Movie in the Park: Lilo & Stitch (live-action) (PG)
Disney's Lilo and Stitch
July 31 @ 8:30 pm
Rescheduled: Movie in the Park: Lilo & Stitch (live-action) (PG)

Bring your own seating to enjoy a free movie at the Beech Acres Park amphitheater. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

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July 14
July 14 @ 6:00 pm

Board of Park Commissioners Meeting

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July 16 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Wild About Art!

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July 23 @ 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Dance Fitness

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July 30
July 30 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Yang Yin Yoga, July-August

July 31
July 31 @ 8:30 pm

Rescheduled: Movie in the Park: Lilo & Stitch (live-action) (PG)

July 30
July 30 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Yang Yin Yoga, July-August

July 31
July 31 @ 8:30 pm

Rescheduled: Movie in the Park: Lilo & Stitch (live-action) (PG)

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