Boone County Arboretum at Central Park 9190 Camp Ernst Road, Union, KY 41091, 859-384-4999, The nation's first arboretum within an active recreation park setting, and Northern Kentucky's only arboretum, the Boone County Arboretum, has more than 2,700 trees and shrubs over 121 acres. More than two miles of paved walking trails wind through the various plant collections, woodlands, and athletic fields. Special Attractions include a Children's Garden, Wildlife Viewing Area in the Native Kentucky Prairie, and a new Woodland Walking Trail. There are also three information kiosks with horticultural information and Extension class offerings. more... 

Florence Nature Park Located off Banklick Street, 859-647-5416, Encompassing 15 acres, this park includes a gathering house with an outdoor patio and landscaped gardens, a gazebo, and 2,800 linear feet of asphalt and concrete walking trails. There are also granite animals, which are perfect for children to climb on.

Orleans Park St. Louis Boulevard, Florence, KY, 859-647-5439, A neighborhood park located in the Orleans North subdivision, it contains a playground, bridge, sled hill, restroom, shelter, basketball court, an athletic field, and a paved trail on 11 acres. more...

South Fork Park South Fork Park Drive, Florence, KY, 859-647-5439, Consisting of 42 acres, this park offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy its shelter, playground, tot lot, splash grounds, sand volleyball court, basketball court, tennis court, pedestrian bridge, bike path, and natural beauty. more...