Devou Park

A little confusing to find, but definitely worth it for the view! Once it gets a little warmer, this will be a great place to hike/​walk/​run on the weekends.

We live within walking distance of this park and we are so glad. It is a beautiful park. Very large. Great walking/​biking trails. Lovely scenery with so much space and so much to do — golf course, many playgrounds, shelters, an amphitheater (which makes for great sledding hills in the winter), a lake. The view of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky at Drees Pavilion is to die for. We love Devou!

Though we had a hard time finding the entrance, it was well worth it! Devou park is huge and has a ton of playgrounds and green fields for the kids. They also have a lot of places to host BBQ’s and picnics.
By far the best part was Drees Pavilion. What a view! They also seem to have an event center right next to the overlook where they host weddings or something. People were tanning and admiring the view while enjoying some food. What a beautiful idea to spend the day outdoors!
That would be my suggestion for a really cute date. Pack a picnic basket and head over to Drees Pavillion!

I lived up in Devou Park for my first 3 years in Cincy so I really got to explore all the park has to offer. Of course there’s the spectacular view. The park rangers are awesome making it a safe place to enjoy. There’s a lake they stocked with fish, mtn bike trails, free concerts at the Beringer Crawford museum, fun sledding at the bandshell in the winter, CSO concerts in the Sumner, great paved trails for walking, playgrounds, a golf course, plenty of picnic spots, and hiking trails. GET OUT OF THE CITY AND GET UP TO THE PARK!

No better view of the city than from atop Northern Kentucky’s Devou park!!! Also a golf course and museum located in the park.

A bit difficult to actually find the park and overlook unto the city, but the view is definitely worth the trek!

Let me first say, I am a poor excuse for a Cincinnatian. Why? you ask… Well, I have lived here for the majority of my life and I have never been to this park… or if I have it has only been once, so not NEARLY enough. When my friend and I went up there we were blown away. This place is AMAZING for photography. It is so scenic and beautiful and the skyline is just breathtaking up here. Makes me proud to say I live there! There is just so much to do in this place because it’s huge. We drove around for awhile just to take it all in. I had heard that people had weddings up here, and I can definitely see why!!! I will definitely frequent this park more now that I know what I have been missing all this time!!!

I’ve been living in the area for the past 3 years and have heard great things about Devou! I finally made it here for the first time a few weeks ago. I fell in love with everything the park has to offer (especially its overlook view which I think is the best in the area), and I’ve been back for a couple of runs and picnic lunches since then! Definitely one of my favorite places to go to just enjoy being outside!

Love this park! Great if your in the mood for a leisurely stroll or a full on hike or bike. Trail signs were slim, but its not too hard to get lost here because a small road runs alongside much of the upper path. There were many people there some with children and many with dogs. I should also note that the children’s play area seemed pretty nice as well!
One final thing to remember, should you come here, is to check out the view. It was absolutely stunning!

The signs are a little hard to follow if you aren’t familiar with where you’re going, but hands down this is the best view of Cincinnati! Definitely worth the drive at dusk.

My review gets 4 stars simply because his park has a great overlook to the river and downtown.
My main complaints with this park, though, are the lack of hiking trails and the accessibility to the ones the park does have. They built ‘backcountry trails’ a year or two ago but my friend and I have been up there multiple times to find them and have not seen any clear signs or trailheads. We walked a trail one time that we found but it was a small loop and left a lot to be desired.
Not a bad park for being so close to downtown though and it has amazing city views. Just don’t go here for a good hike.

Bring a picnic and a friend and enjoy a meal with one of the best views in town!
Head towards Drees Pavilion for easy parking and a great overlook with a few benches. If you’re feeling it there’s a nice paved walking path all around the park that isn’t too challenging with a few smaller hills.

Best view of Cincinnati, hands down. I love packing a lunch and eating up here, it’s never crowded, and is always peaceful and refreshing.

I lived in Cincinnati for almost 20 years and never went to Devou Park until a recent trip back to town. It took us a long time to find a way into the park itself, and then a long time once in the park to figure out the picturesque vantage point. Pro tip: Look for signs to the Drees Pavilion.
What a gorgeous, beautiful sight of the Cincinnati skyline! Totally worth the journey to find it. Bring your camera.

A few weeks ago, I was looking for a place to photograph Cincinnati. All those times on I-​75, I thought I’d just pull over in the center of traffic and ask people to wait, so I could get some photos. I knew that there had to be some place or in some building that the professionals used.
That day, I drove down to Union and worked my way back up to Pike and MLK Blvd. and I gave up in frustration. Two days later, I found a photo, and asked the person where it was taken. When I looked on the map for Devou Park, I realized that it was about 10 minutes’ drive from where I turned away. Grrrrr.
Today, I was determined. The GPS had me downtown for whatever reason, and I was again frustrated. I searched again, without the address. It turned me around, took me down streets that didn’t seem quite right for the path to the park. I ended up seeing quite a bit (Prisoners Lake?, up and down and around – more than a roller coaster) before I found the overlook and the adjacent parking lot – Drees something, as I recall.
The place wasn’t busy but it was an adventure. It seems that there is something for everyone. You could buy lunch and pull to the side of the road. You could take a bike and ride the hills. I can’t imagine trying to run them but I saw people running.
Since they have a band shell, there must be concerts and I would imagine that they’d hold everything from graduations to proms in the park. It really is scenic.

My favorite is the overlook of downtown Cincinnati. This park is beautiful and clean. There is a Drees Pavillion on the top which Wedding receptions or events are held. The park has alot of hills which makes it great for walking/​running.

If you’re looking to find the best view of the city, this may be it! You can come to this park for the view itself– or come to have a picnic, play golf, hike/​run on the trails, etc. There is also a museum and event center (Drees Pavilion) on site. Whatever you end up doing, do NOT forget your camera! This park can keep you busy for hours…
The park is very well maintained and signs make it extremely easy to find what you are looking for– great for the directionally challenged!

What a view.
I’m a sucker for a view that makes you go, «Wow,» (ok, who isn’t), and this one takes your breath away. Looking right across the river onto the downtown skyline, it is beautiful at anytime. Sunrise, throughout the day, sunset and then even night (but it closes at night, so don’t be there.)
This is a really, really, really big park. It goes way beyond the pavilion and the beautiful amphitheater (ps. There is a beautiful pavilion and amphitheater.) There’s a great wooded trail for walking or running or biking. I also here there is a golf course, but I’m not sure I’ve ever seen it.
The one main downside to Devou is something others have said — it may be a large park but each section is very small, and if there is an event going on at the pavilion, you kind of feel like you’re crashing no matter where you are. I always feel a bit awkward when there is a wedding going down here.
That being said, still totally an amazing spot to check out, if nothing else but for that amazing view.

A beautiful park with stunning views of downtown Cincinnati. I’ve been to a work event and a friend’s wedding reception at the Drees Pavilion located in the park, but the park itself also just a great place for a picnic.
My favorite thing that happens at Devou Park is the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Series. They play at the outdoor amphitheater and it’s only $ 5 (suggested donation, technically free). Bring a blanket or camp chair, a picnic, and enjoy an entertaining summer evening in the park. The performances are very varied (Ragtime & Blues, Civil War, Jazz, Country, etc.) and always well done. There’s a shuttle from Covington Catholic High School ($ 1 each way) for easy parking. There are only 3 performance per summer (the first Saturday of July, August, and September) so mark your calendars!

When it comes to views of Cincy, only one place comes to mind… Devou Park. It’s large, open has a great golf course and best of all… great views of the Ohio River and Cincinnati.
Seems to be a popular spot for weddings and prom pictures to as both were happening when we were up there relaxing.