Rowe Stanley M Rowe Arboretum

Good parts: Lovely, quiet spot to walk, with or without a dog. Noble trees, lovely vistas. This is a spot to visit again and again. More benches would be nice.
Less good part: The website. It would be great to have a downloadable trail map on the website. Also, the website should warn visitors that there are no rest rooms and no drinking water available.

A small Arboretum with a variety of trees. Trees and shrubs seem to be the main focus. Roses flanking an archway were the only exception. Some of the trees are flowering. Azaleas and crab apple trees are amongst the varieties. Nothing was in bloom during our visit. There is a mix of small and large trees. Signs inform guests of the scientific name of the specimen. A few of the most impressive features are the section of Redwood tree, large piece of petrified wood, and the juniperus utahensis tree. The section of Redwood has markers at 50 year old intervals. The tree dates back to 200 CE. Unfortunately, some people have tried to scratch things into it. Located next to the slice of Redwood is a petrified piece of wood. The outside has the wood grain found on bark. Inside looks like granite. The pink, black and brown grains are magnificent. It's amazing what nature can do. The juiperus utahensis has these eye catching offshouts that give the tree a beautifully unique look. I would love to have one of these trees planted in our yard. I can only imagine how long it took for these trees to grow so tall.

The Rowe Arboretum is surrounded by a fence. The fence helps protect the greenery from animals that could destroy it. Posted signs notify guests that leashed pets are welcome. The path is gravel. That could hard on paws. Maybe stick to leashed lizards.

All in all, our visit took less than an hour. Take care while driving in and out. The road that leads in/out is rather narrow.

Ok I will probably regret being the first person to review this because that means people will now know about it and it won't be a private little sanctuary, but... i'm going to do it anyway because that's my duty as a Cincinnati Yelper.
This is a lovely little arboretum with beautiful grounds, unique trees and plants, privacy, and character.
It's definitely hidden, with good reason, and there are only like 6 parking spots.
There is a walking path, gorgeous areas to explore, some benches to sit and reflect, write, or read a book, and plenty of nature to appreciate.
I am so thankful my friend brought me here to enjoy a beautiful afternoon. There are pamphlets there to read about the history, which I'll let you discover for yourself, and you can even buy some of their rare treasures.
This is a beautiful part of Cincinnati.

I only have visited this park once but it was such a neat place! I definitely plan on going back! It's hidden and feels like an adventure to go to and see all the plants from around the world.