Northern Kentucky is home to over a dozen community parks and recreational areas, with most featuring playgrounds, walking trails, campgrounds, fishing and more.
These areas range from quaint and cute, such as President’s Park in Edgewood, to A.J. Jolly in Alexandria, which occupies 1,000 acres of closely protected and preserved land.
Several also feature spectacular views of the Cincinnati skyline, like the General James Taylor Park off of Riverboat Row in Newport and Devou Park in Covington.
With at least one park in every neighborhood, there is no lack of adventure to be discovered in NKY.
Click through to explore all that Northern Kentucky’s unique parks have to offer:
A duck and her ducklings go for a swim at Alexandria Community Park. Hailey Roden | LINK nky 
Considered a hidden gem, nestled behind Campbell County sits Newport Dog Park. Hailey Roden | LINK nky 
Views of the pavilion and back area of the Devou Event Center are spectacular. Hailey Roden | LINK nky 
Rows and rows of colorful kayaks line the dock at A.J. Jolly Park. Hailey Roden | LINK nky 
Found on Riverboat Row in Newport, General James Taylor Park showcases views of the Ohio River and Cincinnati skyline. Hailey Roden | LINK nky 
Although it is currently under construction, Devou Park has one of the best views of Cincinnati NKY has to offer. Hailey Roden | LINK nky 
A.J. Jolly Park has over 1,000 acres of land and recreation to explore in the heart of Alexandria. Hailey Roden | LINK nky 
With several shelters, courts, playgrounds, and even an event center, visitors will never be bored at President’s Park in Edgewood. Hailey Roden | LINK nky 
Alexandria Community Park is a part of the Fishing in the Neighborhoods (FINS) program, with their lake regularly stocked with catchable-size catfish up to four times annually. Hailey Roden | LINK nky 
A brisk walk from the Roebling Bridge will take you to General James Taylor Park. Hailey Roden | LINK nky