Children’s groups are welcome at our Rowe Woods location, both on our trails and within our Nature PlayScape. All children’s groups visiting Cincinnati Nature Center must preregister. Groups may consist of 12 to 60 people. Please note the group total limits on the registration page before registering. Group totals are limited by specific date and time frame. Your admission fees are paid at the gate on the date of your visit.

Groups registering in the summer are limited to these select dates. All groups wishing to visit in the summer are asked to preregister online by using the links below. Our registration team will follow up with you to confirm the details of your registration. Groups may register and are available Monday through Thursday from June 2 through August 14. Groups may visit during the time frame listed on their reservation and confirmation materials.

Join us at Cincinnati Nature Center's Rowe Woods location for a fun outdoor group experience! We are located in Milford, Ohio at 4949 Tealtown Road, just east of Cincinnati. Our grounds span 1,025 acres (including 65 acres of old growth forest) and offer more than 16 miles of hiking trails. 

All groups must preregister at least two weeks in advance and pay a $25 nonrefundable and nontransferable reservation fee.

If SOLD OUT appears in left corner of registration form, the date is unavailable for registration. Please select another date for a group visit. 

Large groups must divide into smaller groups of 12 or less when hiking the trails. These small groups must include at least one adult as leader. This policy reduces trail impact, minimizes noise and disruptions to other hikers, and provides the best experience for all group participants.

We do not offer guided programs for groups of children visiting in the summer. We do offer staff-led field trips for school groups during the school year. Please go to the "School Programs" tab on our website for more information. 

Our policies posted on our website will provide information to help you plan your visit at Cincinnati Nature Center, including information on our picnic areas. The Nature PlayScape and our award-winning trails are wonderful treasures for our community to access. We ask that you make sure that all group leaders review our policies for our Nature PlayScape and our trails. We want to encourage a safe and pleasurable experience for all of our visitors.

• Click here to read the Group Policy.
• Click here to read our PlayScape Rules.
• Click here to read our Trail Rules.

Orientation:

• Our staff will provide all summer children's groups with a brief orientation and suggest activities for your group.

Group Rate (For groups of 12 or more paying guests):

• $0 per child aged 1-3 years
• $7 per child aged 4-12 years
• $10 per person aged 13 years and up

Availability:

• Children's groups are welcome in the summer from Monday, June 2 through Thursday, August 14, 2025. You must preregister online and pay a $25 nonrefundable and nontransferable fee to reserve your visit date.

Arrival:

• Groups may arrive at 10 am for this reservation.

Departure:

• Groups may depart any time before 1 pm.

Maximum Visitors:

• A maximum of 60 total people (adults and children combined) are permitted to register and visit Cincinnati Nature Center at one time. 

 Payment:

• Your $25 reservation fee may be credited to your visitation fee for only this specific reservation date. You will pay admission fees at the gate on the date that you arrive. You can pay by check or credit card for all adults and children who enter our grounds.

 Confirmation:

• You will immediately receive a confirmation for your date after registering.
• You will also receive a reminder for your visit at a later date. Please read and adhere to guidelines and policies provided in your confirmation.
• Our registration team will contact you by phone prior to your visit date. Please include the contact information for the individual responsible for your group visit in the registrant section below. This will be the person that we contact regarding the visit.

• All group leaders must:

  • Click here to read the Group Policy.
  • Click here to read our PlayScape Rules.