6-01-2025 12:36am

KINGSWOOD: A GREEN GEM IN OUR MIDST

Beth Callahan Editor

DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP WARREN COUNTY, OH -- It's always a treat to visit, Kingswood Park in Deerfield Township. While it is close to the office parks and shopping areas of Mason, it is a tranquil and beautiful space. Because of its location, many people don’t even that this welcome green space is even there to enjoy.(We do though for we have been going there to walk for some years, as we have had connections to one of the companies on Innovation Way, which goes through the park.)

KINGSWOOD is different as it was a former golf course and has 3+ miles of paved trails, which were originally designed for golf carts, making the park more accessible than most of our Warren County parks. There is a pavilion for picnics, a children’s playground, restrooms, Community Gardens and a seasonal Farmer’s Market.

Nature is beautiful and peaceful with older trees and rolling hills. Special natural areas include a Native plant garden and a Pollinator garden. And, a definite highlight is the large pond with ducks and geese and a “catch and release” policy for fishing.( FYI : you MUST have an Ohio State Fishing license if you are 16-65 years old.)

While there are no ball or soccer fields in this park, the park features an Activity Center, which is a former utility building that has seating, tables and a kitchen which is available to rent for groups and private events. (Note: The Pavillion is not open to rentals)

This park has been used for local biking and other racing and does close at different times for special events- especially Innovation Way, which divides the park. So, if you are planning to go there, check out the website www.deerfieldoh.myrec.com for current information and possible events.

The park, located at 4188 Irwin Simpson Road-Deerfield Township 45040, is free and parking is free. The park is open everyday from dawn to dusk.