Smale Riverfront Park

Category: Park in Cincinnati, Ohio

Address: 166 W Mehring Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA

Phone: +15133526180

Opening hours

Sunday: 6AM–11PM

Monday: 6AM–11PM

Tuesday: 6AM–11PM

Wednesday: 6AM–11PM

Thursday: 6AM–11PM

Friday: 6AM–11PM

Saturday: 6AM–11PM

Reviews

Kathlyn Hacker

Jun 29, 2022

I love this place. I don't have any pictures of the swings by the river, but those are my favorite. The views of the sunsets are amazing. The fountains all lit up after dark are a must-see, as well. And they have a new walk-through garden thing and a playset area. If you haven't been yet, definitely check it out.

Sam Darby

Apr 22, 2022

Beautiful park and nice to walk around in! 😁 The parking garage right across the street is where we parked and it was pretty empty and I would recommend using that one and walking rather than using any of the ones a few streets up or trying with the street parking

Tony Hayes

Oct 27, 2021

Cincinnati does a great job with this park. Tons of stuff to do and see. I'd suggest three things while here 1. Walk across the bridge to Kentucky and back 2. Rent a bike (cheap) and explore up and down the bike land 3. Relax on the swinging benches

Prabha Shankar

Jul 25, 2021

I loved this park, it has lot of activities for kids especially a water play area at center of the park. Parking has ample space. Clean and very well maintained. Safety place to visit till the lights go off. After dark we were there with kids but felt not ok to stay long with kids during dark hours. We went on Friday evening and Sunday evening on July 3rd week. Weather and walk along the river was a nice setup. During twilight time the light on bridge and its reflection was nice to watch on the water after dark. There were ample lighting and temporary restrooms walkable on the park. Overall you can safely visit with kids till little over dark and make your picnic or trip a memorable one.

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Questions & Answers

Can you take small dogs in riverfront park?

Melandbren Ryan | May 26, 2019
Jeff Kline | May 27, 2019

Yes as long as it's on a leash

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Can you hear the freeway noise from the park?

Nicole Rich | May 25, 2021
Krista Haft | May 26, 2021

You can just barely hear the freeway noise. But my friend and I went late at night

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Is the water part open yet

Crystal Qualls | May 18, 2022
Doc Gordon | May 19, 2022

YES 😂

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Are the big Chess pieces still there as of 11/11/2021?

James Anderson | Nov 26, 2021
Diana Martinez | Nov 27, 2021

Me personally didn't saw them when I visited

Is Smale park dangerous during the day lately?

Amanda Ensminger Sesterhenn | Jul 29, 2021
Carol Crane | Jul 30, 2021

No not that we experienced.

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Is Fishing allowed on the river bank?

Kenneth Parker | May 25, 2021
Novette Brewer | May 26, 2021

Yes I'm almost 100% sure as long as you have a license

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Is it safe to go to the park at night?

Terry Fields | May 25, 2021
J.L. Cruz | May 26, 2021

The park is closed at night.

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Where do you park? Is there free parking anywhere?

No Name | May 25, 2021
Freddie Guzman | May 26, 2021

There's a parking garage across the street Its $3.00 for 2hours.

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Does anyone know if the water part is open?

Cody Miller | May 25, 2021
Lamont Preston | May 26, 2021

Serpentine open

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Can you park here for a Reds game?

Doogie 79 | May 25, 2020
Nathaniel Adams | May 26, 2020

You can't park in the park, but you can park in the massive garage below The Banks across the street.

Is there a free parking lot? Or would I have to pay $1000 to park for a day?

Rachael | May 25, 2020
Michael Davenport | May 26, 2020

Make sure you time it right. If there is a reds or Bengals game, yes.. it's expensive to park. If not, you can park for $5 .

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Is there a pic nic park

Anedah Hamilton | May 25, 2020
Virginia Gray | May 26, 2020

A great place to have lawn picnics and there are bathrooms nearby, but it's not a grill/picnic table kind of a place.

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is painting allowed? like if i brought a blanket and an easel with some paints i wont be kicked out right?

Blake Batchelor | May 25, 2020
Brett Leslie | May 26, 2020

Yes, it should be allowed as long as you're not soliciting your work

are there rentable covered pavilions?

Applebaum Bayens | May 25, 2020
Michael Davenport | May 26, 2020

There are some cool picnic tables that are on train tracks where you could have a lot of people, but no rental type area.

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Where do you park

Teresa Lamping | May 25, 2020
Kerri Randolph | May 26, 2020

There is a garage on Mehring and smaller lots

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Do they close off the banks at a certain time

Shakirah Jane’t | May 25, 2020
Michael Davenport | May 26, 2020

There is an area where you can rent pong pong paddles and stuff that closes. The carousel closes too. But the park is open for walking and playing all hours.

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How is the parking?

Minnie Cooper | May 25, 2020
britennas - | May 26, 2020

It's $5 not $7

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Do they have a place to park

Catherine Boehmer | May 26, 2019
Muhammad Moeen | May 27, 2019

Yes, you can find many paid parking garages around the park.

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Does this place have picnic tables

Kayle Hydlebeerg | May 26, 2019
Robyn Weaver | May 27, 2019

There are tables a very short distance west of the park near the swings.

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Is the splash pad open in April?

Samuel Farkas | May 26, 2019
Hui “Pandaliu的小日子” Liu | May 27, 2019

yes

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What month does the splash pad open?

Samuel Farkas | May 26, 2019
The Rizz | May 27, 2019

I have no idea but here is a link that may include it. I'm sure a little prior to summer. http://www.mysmaleriverfrontpark.org/take_a_tour.htm

Is there street parking only or is there free parking somewhere? Also is there a shelter or hall for a small gathering (60 people approximately)? Or any suggestions for around this area?

Brianna Cole | May 25, 2020
Zack Ormsby | May 26, 2020

I believed we paid $5 for parking and a little bit of a walk. I don’t think there’s a shelter that’s the size you’re looking for.

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Is there a Santa workshop and visit this Holiday season

Melissa Smith | May 25, 2020
Zack Ormsby | May 26, 2020

Sorry no one got to your question. I just now saw it.

Is there free parking?

elizabeth thompson | May 25, 2020
Zack Ormsby | May 26, 2020

We paid $5 for parking just up the street. It was covered by an overpass (I think) and seemed safe. We just had a short walk.

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