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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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Events

  • September 2026

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10:00 am - 10:45 am
Nature Nuts
September 4 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Nature Nuts

ages 3-5 years
Explore the outdoors! Parents and their preschoolers participate together in a variety of nature activities.

$12/date per Anderson resident child, $17/date per non-resident child
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1 event, 8

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Board of Park Commissioners Meeting
Juilfs Park board room with table and black executive chairs
September 8 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 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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10:00 am - 10:45 am
Nature Nuts
September 11 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Nature Nuts

ages 3-5 years
Explore the outdoors! Parents and their preschoolers participate together in a variety of nature activities.

$12/date per Anderson resident child, $17/date per non-resident child
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10:00 am - 10:30 am
Toddler Tales
September 14 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Toddler Tales

ages 18 months-2 years
Parents and their toddlers participate together in a variety of art activities, songs and games centered on children's stories.

$10/date per Anderson resident child, $15/date per non-resident child
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Men’s Basketball Group
Gym filled with men playing a basketball game
September 14 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Men’s Basketball Group

age 30 years and up
Rekindle your love of the game while staying in shape and enjoying the camaraderie of being on the basketball court.

$5/date per Anderson resident, $8/date per non-resident
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8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Men’s Basketball Group
Gym filled with men playing a basketball game
September 21 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Men’s Basketball Group

age 30 years and up
Rekindle your love of the game while staying in shape and enjoying the camaraderie of being on the basketball court.

$5/date per Anderson resident, $8/date per non-resident
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10:00 am - 10:45 am
Nature Nuts
September 25 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Nature Nuts

ages 3-5 years
Explore the outdoors! Parents and their preschoolers participate together in a variety of nature activities.

$12/date per Anderson resident child, $17/date per non-resident child
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10:00 am - 10:30 am
Toddler Tales
September 28 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Toddler Tales

ages 18 months-2 years
Parents and their toddlers participate together in a variety of art activities, songs and games centered on children's stories.

$10/date per Anderson resident child, $15/date per non-resident child
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Men’s Basketball Group
Gym filled with men playing a basketball game
September 28 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Men’s Basketball Group

age 30 years and up
Rekindle your love of the game while staying in shape and enjoying the camaraderie of being on the basketball court.

$5/date per Anderson resident, $8/date per non-resident

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6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Quilling: Mandala
September 29 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Quilling: Mandala

age 18 years and up
uilling is the art of rolling paper strips into pleats and folds to craft beautiful works of art. Join quilling artist Terri Riddle to create a quilled mandala in this beginner-friendly class.

$42 per Anderson resident, $50 per non-resident

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7:15 pm - 10:00 pm
Music Hall Ghost Tour
Image of Cincinnati's Music Hall at Night
September 30 @ 7:15 pm - 10:00 pm
Music Hall Ghost Tour

age 18 years and up
Join the Anderson Park District for a spooky look at Music Hall. This tour will feature public and private areas of the building not open to the typical concertgoer.

$65 per Anderson resident, $85 per non-resident
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10:00 am - 10:45 am
Nature Nuts
October 2 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Nature Nuts

ages 3-5 years
Explore the outdoors! Parents and their preschoolers participate together in a variety of nature activities.

$12/date per Anderson resident child, $17/date per non-resident child
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Nature Nuts

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September 8 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Board of Park Commissioners Meeting

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September 14
September 14 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Toddler Tales

September 14 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Men’s Basketball Group

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September 21 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Men’s Basketball Group

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September 25 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Nature Nuts

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September 28
September 28 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Toddler Tales

September 28 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Men’s Basketball Group

September 29
September 29 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Quilling: Mandala

September 30
September 30 @ 7:15 pm - 10:00 pm

Music Hall Ghost Tour

October 2
October 2 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Nature Nuts

September 30
September 30 @ 7:15 pm - 10:00 pm

Music Hall Ghost Tour

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October 2
October 2 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Nature Nuts

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