Guidelines
A tiny patch of Virginia bluebells in Scarborough Woods. This historic remnant has survived invasive vines, and we hope to help it spread.
Leave No Trace: Yard waste dumping, foraging, cycling are prohibited
Dumping of yard waste in Scarborough Woods is unlawful. Yard waste is unsightly and may contain seeds of invasive plants that pose additional threats to this Cincinnati Park Board property. At left, yard waste that was illegally dumped in Scarborough Woods in 2022.
Foraging is also not permitted. No person, except with the written permission of the Park Board, shall take, carry away, remove, dig, cut, disturb, molest, destroy, mar, or damage any soil or mineral substance
or any form of vegetation whether living or dead, on park property. Nor shall any person, except with written permission of the Park Board, take, carry away, remove, disassemble, destroy, mar, deface, mark or damage or attach anything to any Park Board equipment, building or structure on park property. See Park Board rule re damage.
The walking path is for walkers, runners, and dogs on their leash. Vehicles, bicycles, skateboards and scooters must remain on paved surfaces in park properties.
Safety in the Woods
Scarborough Woods is alive with insect and plant life, including mosquitoes and poison ivy. When visiting or working in the woods, you can minimize possible exposure to poison ivy/allergens by wearing closed-toed shoes, long sleeves, and long pants.
Enjoy wildflowers in the woods
Our native wildflowers enjoy short blooming seasons. Spring ephemerals bloosom in the early spring before the tree canopy unfolds, and other wildflowers bloom during the summer. As we work to restore native wildflowers to Scarborough Woods, we ask that you enjoy them where they are and not pick them.