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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

35 events found.

Events

  • October 2026

Calendar of Events

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T Tuesday
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T Thursday
F Friday
S Saturday
S Sunday

2 events, 28

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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1 event, 2

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
0 events, 3
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2 events, 5

10:00 am - 10:30 am
Toddler Tales
October 5 @ 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
October 5 @ 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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2 events, 12

10:00 am - 10:30 am
Toddler Tales
October 12 @ 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
October 12 @ 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

2 events, 13

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Board of Park Commissioners Meeting
Juilfs Park board room with table and black executive chairs
October 13 @ 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.

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Board of Park Commissioners Special Meeting
Juilfs Park board room with table and black executive chairs
October 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Board of Park Commissioners Special 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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1 event, 19

8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Men’s Basketball Group
Gym filled with men playing a basketball game
October 19 @ 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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1 event, 23

6:30 pm
Pumpkin Picture Show & Costume Parade
October 23 @ 6:30 pm
Pumpkin Picture Show & Costume Parade

age 10 years and under
Children ages 10 and under can enjoy a costume parade, Halloween-themed short films, and participate in fun activities.

FREE

2 events, 24

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Make A Difference Day
October 24 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Make A Difference Day

all ages
Get your hands dirty for a few hours as you participate in a landscaping project at Clear Creek Park during the annual Make A Difference Day. This is also a great way to earn service hours!

9:30 am
Free Pilates in the Park, October 24
A group of woman laying on the ground performing pilates exercises at Beech Acres Park Amphitheater
October 24 @ 9:30 am
Free Pilates in the Park, October 24

age 14 years and up
Join Madi or another fitness instructor from Body Alive-Anderson for this free fun Pilates in the Park class. Pilates helps to increase strength and flexibility, prevent injuries such as low back pain, train muscle groups to move effectively and improve performance in high impact workouts.

FREE
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1 event, 26

8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Men’s Basketball Group
Gym filled with men playing a basketball game
October 26 @ 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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4 events, 29

9:30 am - 10:25 am
Pilates: Balance and Stretch, October-December
A fitness instructor helping a woman with her form in a balance and stretch class
October 29 @ 9:30 am - 10:25 am
Pilates: Balance and Stretch, October-December

age 18 years and up
This Pilates class will focus on enhancing balance and stability through various exercises that target core strength and coordination.

$98 per Anderson resident, $133 per non-resident
10:30 am - 11:25 am
Gentle Pilates, October-December
A fitness instructor and three women participants in a gentle pilates class performing chair exercises
October 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:25 am
Gentle Pilates, October-December

age 18 years and up
This gentle approach to Pilates is designed to strengthen your muscles, improve flexibility and mobility for better range of motion and confidence in movement.

$98 per Anderson resident, $133 per non-resident
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Crochet 101, Session 2 (Afternoon Class)
October 29 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Crochet 101, Session 2 (Afternoon Class)

age 18 years and up
Discover the art of crochet! Beginner students will learn everything from basic crochet tools and how to hold the hook to the creation of simple scarves or a beautiful afghan.

$75 per Anderson resident, $95 per non-resident
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Crochet 101, Session 2 (Evening Class)
October 29 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Crochet 101, Session 2 (Evening Class)

age 18 years and up
Discover the art of crochet! Beginner students will learn everything from basic crochet tools and how to hold the hook to the creation of simple scarves or a beautiful afghan.

$75 per Anderson resident, $95 per non-resident

1 event, 30

10:00 am - 10:45 am
Nature Nuts
October 30 @ 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
0 events, 31
0 events, 1
September 28
September 28 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Toddler Tales

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

Men’s Basketball Group

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

Nature Nuts

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October 5
October 5 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Toddler Tales

October 5 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Men’s Basketball Group

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October 12
October 12 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Toddler Tales

October 12 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Men’s Basketball Group

October 13
October 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Board of Park Commissioners Meeting

October 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Board of Park Commissioners Special Meeting

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October 19
October 19 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Men’s Basketball Group

October 23
October 23 @ 6:30 pm

Pumpkin Picture Show & Costume Parade

October 24
October 24 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Make A Difference Day

October 24 @ 9:30 am

Free Pilates in the Park, October 24

October 26
October 26 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Men’s Basketball Group

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October 23
October 23 @ 6:30 pm

Pumpkin Picture Show & Costume Parade

October 24
October 24 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Make A Difference Day

October 24 @ 9:30 am

Free Pilates in the Park, October 24

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October 26
October 26 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Men’s Basketball Group

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October 29
October 29 @ 9:30 am - 10:25 am

Pilates: Balance and Stretch, October-December

October 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:25 am

Gentle Pilates, October-December

October 29 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Crochet 101, Session 2 (Afternoon Class)

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

Crochet 101, Session 2 (Evening Class)

October 30
October 30 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Nature Nuts

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