Private picnic park open to the public only a few days a year. The last 2026 public day was Customer Appreciation Day on Oct 11. 2027 dates are not posted yet.
About Stricker's Grove
Stricker's Grove is a family-run picnic park near Ross with 17 classic rides and two wooden coasters, the Tornado and the Teddy Bear. It rents to private groups most of the year and opens to the public only on July 4, Family Day, Labor Day and Customer Appreciation Day. On most of those days $22 covers every ride.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public day admission (Family Day, Labor Day, Customer Appreciation Day) | $22 | 2026 · all rides included · 2 and under free |
| July 4 unlimited ride armband | $25 | 2026 · admission free that day |
| July 4 ride tickets | $4 | 1 for $4, 5 for $12, 18 for $25 |
The Hamilton County Community Fair in July is a separate ticketed event.
Buy on the official sitePromo codes
No promo codes exist for Stricker's Grove. The $22 all-rides days are already a bargain.
Good to know
- Address
- 11490 Hamilton Cleves Rd, Ross, OH 45061
- Hours
- Public days noon–8 PM; rides 1–4 PM and 5–8 PM. July 4 park 3–11 PM.
- Parking
- $5 per car before 6 PM on July 4, $10 after
- Phone
- +1-513-521-9747
- Type
- Family park · run by Stricker family
- Official site
- strickersgrove.com
Don't miss
- Tornado wooden roller coaster
- Teddy Bear wooden coaster
- Vintage Tilt-A-Whirl, Scrambler and Flying Scooters
- Carousel and train ride
- Mini golf
Little ways to save
Pick Family Day, Labor Day or Customer Appreciation Day. $22 covers all rides, versus buying tickets on July 4.
Pack a picnic. Outside food is allowed, though outside alcohol is not.
Rides pause from 4 to 5 PM on the $22 days, so plan your meal then.
On July 4, the $25 armband beats tickets if kids want more than about seven coaster rides.
Questions people ask us
When is Stricker's Grove open to the public?
In 2026 it was July 4, Aug 9, Sept 7 and Oct 11. The rest of the year it hosts private events.
How much does Stricker's Grove cost?
$22 per person on Family Day, Labor Day and Customer Appreciation Day, with all rides included. July 4 is free to enter with a $25 armband or ride tickets.
Can we bring our own food?
Yes. You can bring food and grills (not in shelters), but no outside alcohol.
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Where these prices come from: Official site, Parade, June 2026, Wikipedia. Prices checked October 2026 by John Foster. Prices change, so confirm on the park's site before you go.