new & now
Hawk’s Court Now Open
NKY has a brand-new pickleball facility! Hawk’s Court in Burlington, KY not only boasts seven premium indoor courts, but also The Nest, a high-energy lounge and bar. With open play, leagues and tournaments, lessons and clinics, and event rentals, there is a way to play for every pickleball player, from novice to pro. New to pickleball? No worries! Equipment is available on-site. And for true fans of the sport, memberships are available for purchase. Learn more at hawkscourtpickleball.com.
Uniquely Cincy Playground Design Announced A local legend is being used as inspiration for a new Cincy playground! Scene: 1950’s. A curious boy, a trip to Italy, sneaky suitcase stowaways tucked into a sock, and the rest is history! The Sawyer Park playground will bring the story to life and modern kids will continue the legacy of playfulness with the park’s 20-foot slide and nature-based climbing, crawling, balancing, sliding elements. The park is slated to open in 2028. Visit cincinnati-oh.gov to see more renderings of this wonderful new playground!
Kenton County’s Fox Ridge Park
Plans have been released for a major change in NKY. The former Fox Run Golf Course is being completely transformed into a one-of-a-kind nature adventure destination! The park’s three planned ridges will aim to serve the community through discovery, adventure, and nature. The perfect oasis in the outdoors will boast playgrounds, a pump track, a climbing wall, the Go Ape aerial adventure, trails galore, and so much more. Stay up to date on construction at kentoncountyky.gov.
Kings Island Wins Award
Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare has been honored in a big way at this year’s Golden Ticket Awards. Presented by Amusement Today, Kings Island’s newest ride offering took home second place for Best New Attraction Installation and first place for Best New Family Attraction! Families can take a ride on the dark ride adventure Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare during WinterFest this month to stay warm while taking in the multi-sensory effects, immersive scenes, playful characters, and stiff competition to collect the most musical notes! Buy tickets at sixflags.com/kingsisland.
8 NOVEMBER 2026 | CINCINNATIFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM
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