Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital is located on Mack Road and has been ranked as a national top 10 community hospital as well as among the Top 100 of overall hospitals. Mercy Health also services the community with The Heart Institute and Orthopedics, Sports Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy. McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital (TriHealth) is located in nearby Oxford. Cincinnati Children’s Fairfield is located on Mack Road and provides pediatric care. Bethesda Butler Hospital is located in nearby Hamilton.

Settlers came to the Fairfield area in 1794 following the Symmes (or Miami) Purchase. US Route 127 and SR 4 began as bridle paths. With the construction of the Miami and Erie Canal along and the railroad, the community grew. The Fairfield area had pockets known as Symmes Corner, Jones Station, Furmandale and Fairplay. Just 18 miles north of Cincinnati, Fairfield became a successful blend of industrial and residential development. The city of Fairfield was incorporated in 1955 and has now boasts almost 42,000 residents and more than 1,200 businesses.

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Mercy Health Fairfield is the area's closest hospital, within a five minute drive. Cincinnati Children's Fairfield is also a short drive away. TriHealth Bethesda Butler Hospital is about a 15-minute drive. University, Good Samaritan, Christ Hospital, Children's Hospital Medical Center and other area hospitals are 25-30 minutes away. An excellent life squad and ambulance services are readily available.

The community was originally called the "Farms"  and was the site of the fifth Cincinnati Homearama in the mid 1960s.

The Pleasant Run Farm area has a very active Civic Association that offers supervised sports programs, dances, golf, bowling leagues and a private swim club. 'Pleasant Run Recreational Center' borders Pleasant Run Farms on the north, offering an 18-hole golf course, tennis and swimming. 'Clifford George Park' on Mill Road features two baseball fields, a batting cage and two soccer fields. 'Germania Park' is located on the south and is a great place to enjoy events like the annual Oktoberfest. 'Winton Woods', a 2000-acre park, is nearby and available for horseback riding, golf, boating, fishing, hiking, picnicking and camping. Nearby are tennis, racquetball clubs, 2 YMCA's, movies and restaurants.

The Promenade Shopping Center has a variety of stores to take care of everyday needs. There are three major shopping areas: Tri-County which is 5 miles east and Northgate which is 5 miles west and Kenwood Towne Centre within a 15 minute drive. These shopping centers are enclosed malls and have a large variety of designer shops, movies and restaurants. There are also a number of small unique shopping areas nearby.

Since that time, nearly 1,200 attractive, well-designed homes have been added and many border on private, "greenbelt" property. The open space of over 60 acres of "greenbelt" land lends a special quality of life to its residents. Many of the dedicated homeowners belong to the popular Civic Association which maintains the swim club and is responsible for both sporting and recreational activities. Country-like qualities, public-spirited citizens, and easy access to all parts of the Cincinnati area make this unique community a prime attraction.

Pleasant Run

Queen City Metro offers services from Greenhills and Tri-County. There is also the business Sun Run from Promenade Shopping Center. Within 5 minutes is I-275 with connections to l-75, I-71 and I-74. Downtown Cincinnati is about a 30-minute drive.

Fort Hamilton Hospital (part Kettering Health Network) has over 300 beds and offers neonatal and oncology services. TriHealth Bethesda Butler Hospital and Mercy Health - Fairfield (the only hospital in Butler County to offer open heart surgery) serve Hamilton’s residents. Children’s Hospital Liberty Campus is located in Liberty Township. The Hamilton Health Center provides offices for primary care physicians. The city is served by the Butler County Health Department. The fire department provides emergency ambulance service. Private ambulance service is also available.

The city of Hamilton is located along the Great Miami River and is the county seat for Butler County and has 63,000 residents. It was founded in 1791 as Fort Hamilton (in honor of Alexander Hamilton). By the 1800s, the fort was gone and the area’s focus was on agriculture and trade. By the 1850s, Hamilton was a city focused on manufacturing. It’s county courthouse (built in the late 1800s) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places due to its monument-style architecture. One finds three historic districts in Hamilton which boasts homes from the turn of the 19th century. In 1986, the city changed its name to “Hamilton!” The city has been honored several awards includes a Silver Excellence in Economic Development.

There are five Butler County parks within 15 miles of Hamilton offering picnic and play facilities comprising 1,100 plus acres supervised by the park department. Rentchler Forest MetroPark and the Line Hill Mound connect to the Great Miami River Trail.  This trail is popular among cyclists, walkers, runners and for those exercising their pets. 

The City of Hamilton has four outdoor splash parks and one indoor swimming pool, one private swim and tennis club. There are two municipal 18-hole golf courses (Twin Run Golf Course and Potters Golf Course). The city has 31 tennis courts, indoor-outdoor tennis club, and an outdoor sports arena. There are many supervised city playgrounds. Boating and water skiing are available on the Great Miami River.  Hamilton residents enjoy numerous bike paths and walking trails. Marcum Park is located on Main Street and has lots of green space to enjoy. 

Sixteen miles northwest of Hamilton lies Hueston Woods State Park, with 600-acre Acton Lake, offering complete recreation, camping facilities, lodge and cabins. The Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park offers a unique outdoor display of 30 pieces of sculpture in a natural setting. Recreational sports include Little League, Youth Football, Soccer, and Softball. 

RiversEdge Amphitheater is located on the riverfront between downtown and the German Village Historic District. The development includes a park, trail and is a popular place for summer concerts. The Booker T. Washington Community Center has 13 acres of parkland with a baseball field, basketball court, tennis, playground and shelter house. Inside the center, residents enjoy using the meeting rooms, game room, gym and indoor swimming pool. 

Plans are in place for the Spooky Nook mega sports complex at the former site of the Champion Paper Mill. When completed, it will be one of the largest sports facilities in the U.S. and will include a hotel and convention center. 

For those into the arts, the Fitton Center for Creative Arts offers many classes and exhibits. The Fairfield Symphony Orchestra provides musical enjoyment. The Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park features outdoor art. Miami University’s Hamilton campus features a public conservatory with many exotic plants to enjoy. The historic Robinson-Schwenn Building on campus is a multi-use center and hosts live music, lectures, art displays and theatrical performances. RiversEdge is located in the downtown area and hosts free outdoor concerts while you view the Great Miami River. 

Love donuts? You can indulge your sweet tooth along the Butler County Donut Trail. Find a sweet donut shop along the way!

The principal shopping areas of Hamilton include: downtown, the west side and Lindenwald. The primary shopping centers are Hamilton Plaza, Town and Country, Twinbrook Hills and Hamilton West. Bridgewater Falls off Princeton Road in Fairfield Township is a 30-minute drive and has 30 shopping destinations as well as restaurants. Northgate Mall is also within 30-minutes driving time.

One person renovated three row houses in the downtown area and a whole new trend began. Restoration fever has come to Hamilton and there is a resurgence of community involvement. Even the local government has joined the movement by adding brick sidewalks and street lights that look like old-fashioned gas lamps. Those with an enterprising spirit will find a splendid variety of building designs in this city with a small- town feeling. There are fine old row houses and grand mansions in the historic Highland Park district which covers two blocks and eight streets. Find a combination of small houses and mansions in the German Village Historic District with many fine examples of 19th century architecture including Queen Anne, Italianate, Eastlake and Gothic Revival. Some neighborhoods have grand old homes on streets that are divided by a tree-lined median. With big city amenities and small-town charm, Hamilton continues to retain the character of the city’s past while sharpening its focus on a bright future. Reflecting the community’s commitment to the arts is the array of sculptures decorating the downtown. Designated as “The City of Sculpture” Hamilton is home to a brilliant inventory of art and sculpture.

Hamilton

The City of Hamilton is ideally situated for easy access to a network of interstate highways - I-275, I-75, I-71 and U.S. 127. Highway 129 is a direct link to Hamilton from I-75. Ohio Routes 4, 128, 129 and 177 are also in close proximity. Hamilton has an efficient rail and truck service. City bus lines provide intra-city service as well as routes to Cincinnati, Dayton and Middletown. The City of Hamilton has its own all-weather airport with air taxi to and from Cincinnati and Dayton municipal airports.

Nearby is the West Chester Hospital and the Cincinnati Children’s Liberty Campus. TriHealth Bethesda Butler Hospital is located near Route 4 off of 129. Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital (the only hospital in Butler County to offer open heart surgery) is located on Mack Road in Fairfield.

Beckett Ridge is suburbia at its finest. A perfect place for golf enthusiasts at the Beckett Ridge Golf Club, Beckett Ridge also has its own maze of walking/running trails. A great place to “get away from it all”, Beckett Ridge is just 30 minutes from Downtown Cincinnati.

A private swim and tennis club is located at Beckett Ridge. The award-winning Barracuda Swim Team is based there. The four Village Centers in Beckett Ridge offer lots of outdoor activities including playgrounds, picnic areas, basketball courts,  and baseball fields. Keener Park is just 4 miles from Beckett Ridge and has baseball fields, soccer fields, a playground for smaller children, walking trails, picnic shelters, an outdoor amphitheater and a historic log cabin. Sharon Woods Park is approximately 15 minutes from Beckett Ridge and has a fishing pond with row boats, paddle boats, walking/running trail, an 18-hole golf course, a fantastic playground, hands-on learning stations for children that tell about how the immediate area was formed by retreating glaciers, a snack bar and more.

There are numerous small strip malls around Beckett Ridge. Nearby are numerous restaurants and shopping at the Streets of West Chester and Union Center. A farmer’s market is available on Saturdays at the Union Center Square. Also nearby is the lifestyle shopping center, Bridgewater Falls, located on Princeton Rd. It is a 15-minute drive to Kenwood Towne Center in Sycamore Township where one finds 100s of brand-name stores along with Nordstrom, Macy's and Dilliard's.

Beckett Ridge was created as a planned unit development (PUD) in 1976 with the former farmlands of the Beckett family. It is comprised of 21 neighborhoods and 300 acres of open common space. Located in West Chester Township, there are 9,100 residents who currently reside in the area.

Beckett Ridge

Beckett Ridge is just 30 minutes from Downtown Cincinnati, traveling on I-75. It is also just 40 minutes from Dayton, Ohio if you travel north on I-75. Queen City Metro, Cincinnati’s public bus system, does not go this far north, however, many workers park their cars at designated lots then ride the remainder of the way downtown on the Metro. There is also a car pool system in Greater Cincinnati that is used by many commuters.

The city has over 20 community parks to enjoy with athletic fields, hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, tennis and volley ball courts, and fitness areas. Fairfield Community Recreation Center, owned by the city of Fairfield, offers golf, a swimming pool, tennis and a private banquet room available for rental. The  City of Fairfield Aquatic Center has an eight-lane lap pool as well as many water play areas. A variety of sports groups are available for both youths and adults. The city operates two golf courses at Fairfield Greens South Trace and Fairfield Greens North Trace. The local YMCA provides swimming, baseball and other activities. Hueston Woods State Park is about a 35-minute drive and offers a lake and miles of trails along with boating and fishing opportunities. The Joe Nuxhall Miracle League Fields is a multi-field complex for tournament play for the disabled. 

The Fairfield Community Arts Center is located in the heart of the city and hosts many cultural and arts events. Residents enjoy concerts, plays and other performances throughout the year. 

The city has a weekly Farmer’s Market on Wednesdays during warmer months at the Village Green. 

Fairfield hosts many annual events: Light Up Fairfield (December), Fine Art Fair (June), Groovin’ on the Green (May - August), Red White Kaboom (July), Blues and BBQ, to name a few. 

The proximity to Cincinnati allows the Fairfield residents to enjoy the many cultural and sporting events available there.

A variety of small shops are available as well as the major grocery chain stores for your shopping pleasure. Bridgewater Falls, a lifestyle shopping center, offers many specialty shops and restaurants. Northgate Mall is a short drive away. Several smaller centers - Hick’s Manor, Fair Plaza, Village Green, and Symmes Center are also available for shopping convenience. Kenwood Towne Centre located in Sycamore Township, is a 15-minute drive and features 100s of brand-name stores as well as Nordstrom, Macy's and Dilliard's. 

Jungle Jim’s International Market is a food lover’s paradise with numerous departments featuring food and beverages from all over the world. For those who enjoy fresh produce, the Village Green Farmers Market is open April through October at the Village Green Park. 

For those who love to shop for antiques, the Ohio Valley Antique Mall is located off State Route 4 and has over 85,000 square feet of space. Over 500 vendors will tempt you with their collectibles and vintage pieces.

Large one and two-story homes are plentiful and multiple-dwelling units offer condominium living in a park-like setting. There are also a number of custom designs on lovely landscaped grounds that feature incredible extras. With such a selection of beautiful homes, where plenty of shopping centers, banks, businesses and services are nearby, it’s no wonder Fairfield is called the “city of opportunity.”

Fairfield

Fairfield is ideally situated for highway transportation with two major highways (State Route 4 and Bypass 4) and I-275 just south of the city limits giving access to major cities north and south on I-71 and I-75. The Butler County Regional Airport is located in nearby Hamilton.