General info
Nature Preserves
Western Wildlife Corridor owns, protects, or manages over 440 acres of green space around Cincinnati. Some of our preserves are private property and others are accessible for you to explore!
Click on the links to learn more about the preserves that are open to visitors.
1. Conservation Easements (Private)
2. Shady Lane Preserve (Private)
3. Turkey Haven Preserve (Public View Map)
4. South Road Preserve (Private)
5. Kirby Nature Center (Public View Map)
6. Muddy Creek Preserve (Private)
7. Sisson Nature Preserve (Public)
8. Buckeye Trace Preserve (Public View Map)
9. Rapid Run Preserve (Public)
10. Whitetail Woods Preserve (Public)
11. Bender Mountain Preserve (Public View Map)
12. Sisters Hill Parcel (Public View Map)
13. Anders Court Preserve (Private)
14. Delshire Preserve (Public View Map)
Nature Preserve Rules
- Keep Dogs on leashes
- Foot Traffic Only. Mountain bikes, horses, and motorized vehicles are prohibited.
- Hunting, Camping, and Campfires are prohibited.
- Hike at your own risk and be prepared for varying trail conditions. Many trails are slippery in wet weather. Trails go up and down steep, rugged terrain.
- Stay on marked trails.
- Don’t hike alone.
- Do not remove plants or items from the preserve.
- Do make sure to take your trash with you to dispose of it properly.
Recreate Responsibly
The #RecreateResponsibly Coalition is brought together by a love of the outdoors and a desire to help everyone experience the benefits of nature. Learn more here: https://www.recreateresponsibly.org/
- Build and Inclusive Outdoors for Everyone
- Plan ahead for your trip by packing lunches, being mindful of closures, if a place will be crowded, have a back-up plan
- Leave No Trace and respect public land and waters. Take all of your garbage with you.
- Explore locally and limit long-distance traveling
- Play It Safe and remember to slow down and choose lower-risk activities
