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Veterans Park Playground
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Playgrounds

The Anderson Park District offers several types of playgrounds including all-children’s, wet and traditional play areas.

Beech Acres Park

This all-children’s playground and water play is like no other playground in the park district, with a stimulating layout that encourages both active and imaginative play. Each section features play opportunities for children of varying physical abilities.

Water Play operating hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Scheduled to be turned on by Memorial Day Weekend and turned off after Labor Day weekend.

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Beech Acres Park playground and water play
Beech Acres Park playground and water play
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Beech Acres Park all-children's playground dedicated to Marcus Fiesel
Beech Acres Park all-children's playground dedicated to Marcus Fiesel
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Beech Acres Park all-children's playground, water play and riverboat shelter
Beech Acres Park all-children's playground, water play and riverboat shelter
Beech Acres Park all-children's playground and riverboat shelter
Beech Acres Park all-children's playground and riverboat shelter
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Beech Acres Park all-children's playground water play
Beech Acres Park all-children's playground water play
Beech Acres Park all-children's playground water play
Beech Acres Park all-children's playground water play
Beech Acres Park all-children's playground water play
Beech Acres Park all-children's playground water play
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Water playground at Beech Acres Park
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Beech Acres Park all-children's playground
Beech Acres Park all-children's playground
Beech Acres Park all-children's playground
Beech Acres Park all-children's playground

Juilfs Park

Renovated in 2013, this farm-themed playground is located west of the office and features swings, covered sand area, an array of slides, and jungle gyms. The water play feature was completed in fall 2016 thanks to the Juilfs Foundation and their continued contributions to the community through the Anderson Parks.

Water Play operating hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Scheduled to be turned on by Memorial Day Weekend and turned off after Labor Day weekend.

Directions
Farm-themed playground that features swings, covered sand area, an array of slides, and jungle gyms.
Farm-themed playground that features swings, covered sand area, an array of slides, and jungle gyms.
Farm-themed playground that features swings, covered sand area, an array of slides, and jungle gyms.
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Juilfs Park "Apple of Your Eye" tribute tree
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Kellogg Park

Thanks to a Land and Water Conservation Fund matching grant administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Kellogg Park received its first playground September 2015! The playground includes climbers, stepping stones, rings, slides, and more.

Directions
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Kellogg Park playground
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Kellogg Park playground
A wayfinding sign points the way to the Dog Field in Kellogg Park. Click to enlarge image and view gallery.
A wayfinding sign points the way to the Dog Field in Kellogg Park. Click to enlarge image and view gallery.
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Kellogg Park playground

Laverty Park

Thanks to a NatureWorks grant through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Laverty Park received a new playground in 2010! The new playground features a rock wall, climbers, slides, and a set of swings.

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Riverside Park

Riverside Park boasts a creative children’s playground including slides, swings, sand diggers, a cave, a climbing structure and an abundance of space for imaginative play. Children can live their dreams in the park’s unique playground.

Directions
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Veterans Park 

“Lucky Lanier All-Children’s Playground” includes a unique and innovative play space, accessible to children of varying abilities. The playground components are easily reachable by ramp and by transfer platform, and include a swing structure and ADA approved sand surfacing.

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Events Calendar

42 events found.

Events

  • November 2026

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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
0 events, 27
0 events, 28
0 events, 29

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

8 events, 2

10:00 am - 3:00 pm
School’s Out Field Trip! ages 9-12 years
November 2 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
School’s Out Field Trip! ages 9-12 years

ages 9-12 years
School’s out for the day, so it’s time for the kids to play! Join us as we travel to the Cincinnati Museum Center to take a step back in time to uncover epic dinosaur history.

$50 per Anderson resident, $60 per non-resident
5:30 pm - 6:25 pm
Pilates, November-December, 5:30
A line of women on the floor performing pilates exercises
November 2 @ 5:30 pm - 6:25 pm
Pilates, November-December, 5:30

age 18 years and up
Learn the basic concepts of Pilates while applying breathing techniques to enhance core involvement and focus on legs, upper body and stretching.

$98 per Anderson resident, $133 per non-resident
5:30 pm - 6:20 pm
Guitar, Level 1, session 2, ages 8-12 years
A small group of adults learning to play the guitar
November 2 @ 5:30 pm - 6:20 pm
Guitar, Level 1, session 2, ages 8-12 years

ages 8-12 years
Learn guitar basics while playing both modern and classic songs. Class is appropriate for beginners.

$140 per Anderson resident, $175 per non-resident
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Pinto’s Picassos: Art Around the World
November 2 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Pinto’s Picassos: Art Around the World

ages 6-11 years
Come and create with Leslie Pinto, local elementary art teacher and owner of Pinto's Picassos. Students will explore color, texture and pattern using a variety of 2-D materials to create projects inspired by artwork from around the world.

$65 per Anderson resident, $80 per non-resident
6:30 pm - 7:25 pm
Pilates, November-December, 6:30
A line of women on the floor performing pilates exercises
November 2 @ 6:30 pm - 7:25 pm
Pilates, November-December, 6:30

age 18 years and up
Learn the basic concepts of Pilates while applying breathing techniques to enhance core involvement and focus on legs, upper body and stretching.

$98 per Anderson resident, $133 per non-resident
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0 events, 3
0 events, 4

1 event, 5

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Yang Yin Yoga, November-December
November 5 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Yang Yin Yoga, November-December

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.

$84 per Anderson resident, $114 per non-resident

3 events, 6

10:00 am - 10:45 am
Princess Tea Party
November 6 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Princess Tea Party

ages 3-5 years
All children are welcome to join us in the RecPlex Kingdom for a wonderful time that includes pretend tea, treats, dancing and more fun at our Princess Tea Party.

$12 per Anderson resident, $17 per non-resident
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Preschool Open Gym
Gym filled with toys, mats, and balls with children playing and parents
November 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Preschool Open Gym

ages 3 years and under
Parents and their preschoolers get out and burn off steam during this unstructured playtime. Pre-registration required.

$5/date per Anderson resident, $10/date per non-resident
2:00 pm
Board of Park Commissioners Special Meeting
Juilfs Park board room with table and black executive chairs
November 6 @ 2:00 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.

1 event, 7

10:00 am
Alpacas in the Park
November 7 @ 10:00 am
Alpacas in the Park

all ages
Notallama Alpaca Farm is bringing alpacas to Veterans Park! Meet Magic, Xena and Desi - three very lovable and gentle alpacas.

$10 per resident; $15 per non-resident
0 events, 8

2 events, 9

10:00 am - 10:30 am
Toddler Tales
November 9 @ 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
November 9 @ 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

1 event, 10

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Board of Park Commissioners Meeting
Juilfs Park board room with table and black executive chairs
November 10 @ 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.

0 events, 11
0 events, 12

2 events, 13

10:00 am - 11:30 am
Preschool Open Gym
Gym filled with toys, mats, and balls with children playing and parents
November 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Preschool Open Gym

ages 3 years and under
Parents and their preschoolers get out and burn off steam during this unstructured playtime. Pre-registration required.

$5/date per Anderson resident, $10/date per non-resident
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Star Glazers: Pottery Painting Night Out
Adults painting pottery and socializing at an Adult Night Out Star Glazers class
November 13 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Star Glazers: Pottery Painting Night Out

age 21 years and up
Relax, socialize and paint your own masterpiece! Bring your favorite beer or wine (optional) to sip while you paint. “Shop” from a selection of pottery pieces, including seasonal favorites like a lighted holiday tree.

$35 per Anderson resident, $45 per non-resident
0 events, 14
0 events, 15

1 event, 16

8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Men’s Basketball Group
Gym filled with men playing a basketball game
November 16 @ 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, 17

9:15 am - 3:30 pm
Union Terminal Tour & Holiday Junction
Cincinnati Union Terminal building
November 17 @ 9:15 am - 3:30 pm
Union Terminal Tour & Holiday Junction

age 18 years and up
Wander through Cincinnati history! Join the Anderson Park District for a private tour of the Rotunda and Tower A at Union Terminal.

$45 per Anderson resident, $65 per non-resident
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Quilling: Poinsettia Ornaments
November 17 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Quilling: Poinsettia Ornaments

age 18 years and up
Quilling is the art of rolling paper strips into pleats and folds to craft beautiful works of art. Get ready for the holidays and join quilling artist Terri Riddle to create quilled poinsettia ornaments in this beginner-friendly class.

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

1 event, 18

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Star Glazers: Family Pottery Painting
A mom and a daughter smiling while painting pottery pieces at a family Star Glazers class
November 18 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Star Glazers: Family Pottery Painting

age 5 years and up
Kick off the holidays with a splash of color! Choose from a selection of festive options and paint a seasonal pottery piece.

$25 per Anderson resident, $35 per non-resident
0 events, 19

2 events, 20

10:00 am - 11:30 am
Preschool Open Gym
Gym filled with toys, mats, and balls with children playing and parents
November 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Preschool Open Gym

ages 3 years and under
Parents and their preschoolers get out and burn off steam during this unstructured playtime. Pre-registration required.

$5/date per Anderson resident, $10/date per non-resident
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Star Glazers: Pottery Painting Night Out
Adults painting pottery and socializing at an Adult Night Out Star Glazers class
November 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Star Glazers: Pottery Painting Night Out

age 21 years and up
Relax, socialize and paint your own masterpiece! Bring your favorite beer or wine (optional) to sip while you paint. “Shop” from a selection of pottery pieces, including seasonal favorites like a lighted holiday tree.

$35 per Anderson resident, $45 per non-resident
0 events, 21
0 events, 22
0 events, 23

1 event, 24

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
String in the Holidays with the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra
November 24 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
String in the Holidays with the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra

Kick-off the holidays with an evening of seasonal favorites performed by the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra string quartet.

FREE
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0 events, 26
0 events, 27
0 events, 28
0 events, 29
0 events, 30
0 events, 1
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0 events, 3

1 event, 4

10:00 am - 11:30 am
Preschool Open Gym
Gym filled with toys, mats, and balls with children playing and parents
December 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Preschool Open Gym

ages 3 years and under
Parents and their preschoolers get out and burn off steam during this unstructured playtime. Pre-registration required.

$5/date per Anderson resident, $10/date per non-resident
0 events, 5
0 events, 6
October 26
October 26 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Men’s Basketball Group

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

Nature Nuts

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November 2
November 2 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

School’s Out Field Trip! ages 9-12 years

November 2 @ 5:30 pm - 6:25 pm

Pilates, November-December, 5:30

November 2 @ 5:30 pm - 6:20 pm

Guitar, Level 1, session 2, ages 8-12 years

November 2 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Pinto’s Picassos: Art Around the World

November 2 @ 6:30 pm - 7:25 pm

Pilates, November-December, 6:30

+ 3 More
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November 5
November 5 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Yang Yin Yoga, November-December

November 6
November 6 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Princess Tea Party

November 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Preschool Open Gym

November 6 @ 2:00 pm

Board of Park Commissioners Special Meeting

November 7
November 7 @ 10:00 am

Alpacas in the Park

November 9
November 9 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Toddler Tales

November 7
November 7 @ 10:00 am

Alpacas in the Park

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November 9
November 9 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Toddler Tales

November 9 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Men’s Basketball Group

November 10
November 10 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Board of Park Commissioners Meeting

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November 13
November 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Preschool Open Gym

November 13 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Star Glazers: Pottery Painting Night Out

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November 16
November 16 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Men’s Basketball Group

November 17
November 17 @ 9:15 am - 3:30 pm

Union Terminal Tour & Holiday Junction

November 17 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Quilling: Poinsettia Ornaments

November 18
November 18 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Star Glazers: Family Pottery Painting

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November 20
November 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Preschool Open Gym

November 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Star Glazers: Pottery Painting Night Out

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November 24
November 24 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

String in the Holidays with the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra

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December 4
December 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Preschool Open Gym

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