Summer is a beautiful season in Cincinnati and one of the signs that we are nearing the start of a new school year and the end of summer fun, is a blooming sunflower field. Sunflowers are the universally loved flower that is magical on its own, but when you witness a full field of these yellow blooms, it’s downright enchanting. If you’ve ever driven around Mason this time of year, particularly past Cottell Park, then you’ve surely noticed the stunning sunflower field. Well, this beautiful field is now in bloom and you simply have to see it for yourself.

Cottell Park is located on the corner of Snyder and Irwin Simpson Roads in Mason and is a popular destination for family fun north of Cincinnati.
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Photo Courtesy of Shanna Shelton
But each year, typically sometime in late July, the area draws attention from people all over our area. Right across from the park, a large sunflower field begins to bloom and the corner turns into a glowing, golden natural wonder. Those who drive by often turn their heads and make a mental note to look up this field, which is, indeed, open to the public.
The stunning field has been a summer tradition in Cincinnati for awhile now, and it's crucial that we treat the field and flowers with the respect they deserve.
Photo Courtesy of Shanna Shelton
Photo Courtesy of Shanna Shelton
When you choose to visit, don't forget your phone and/or camera, park in a safe spot, such as the park parking lot, and gently make your way through the field. The nicer we are to the sunflowers, the longer they'll be around for everyone to enjoy.

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The sweeping views of the sea of yellow will surely take your breath away, but don't forget to take a look up close.
Photo Courtesy of Shanna Shelton
Photo Courtesy of Shanna Shelton
The beauty of a sunflower also comes from its intricate detail, which you can see in these incredible photos by Shanna Shelton. Many visit the field just to take photos, and you'll definitely find others there enjoying the blooms, or perhaps fitting in a family photo session.
Sunset is an amazing time to visit the sunflowers, as the summer sun goes down and illuminates the field.
Photo Courtesy of Shanna Shelton
Photo Courtesy of Shanna Shelton
Thankfully we are able to experience this incredible sunflower field for ourselves, and hopefully, it remains that way for years to come. If you'd like to see this brilliant field, make plans to head there soon, as they are currently at their peak.

Sunflower fields are often witnessed from a distance, so we are lucky to be able to experience this natural wonder up close, and just a short drive from downtown. But please remember that if you do visit, pay the utmost respect to the field and flowers, park in a designated lot, and do not cut any of the blooms. Please join with us to preserve this field and allow this lovely summer tradition to continue in the Queen City.

Cottell Park is located at 5847 Irwin Simpson Rd., Mason, OH 45040, and you’ll find the field right across the street. For more information on this park, and many other suburban favorites, check out our previous article here.

And a huge thank you to Shanna Shelton, the photographer of most of the photos above. You can see more of her work here.

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