Get out: Great Parks offers 9 days of free entry

Great Parks of Hamilton County is celebrating special days this year with free entry for all. Visitors can experience 78 miles of trails, over 17,500 acres of natural habitat and wildlife, lakes and river access, playgrounds, dog parks, golf courses and more. Entry into the parks is free, but some activities cost extra.

Free entry dates are:

• April 22 — Earth Day

• May 19 — Kids to Parks Day

• June 3 — National Trails Day

• July 17 — Great Parks' Birthday

• Sept. 29-30 — Great Outdoor Weekend

• Nov. 23 — #OptOutside (Black Friday)

• Dec. 25 — Winter Hollydays

• Jan. 1, 2019 — Happy New Year

To see a full listing of parks within the Great Parks network, visit www.greatparks.org.

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