Oxford is served by the McCullough-Hyde Memorial TriHealth Hospital, located in the heart of Oxford. In nearby Hamilton, Fort Hamilton Hospital, TriHealth Bethesda Butler Hospital and Mercy Health - Fairfield (the only hospital in Butler County to offer open heart surgery) serve the area. Children’s Hospital Medical Center Liberty Campus is located in Liberty Township.

Oxford began as a planned village in the early 1800’s when Miami University was formed through an act of the Ohio Legislature in the Northwest Territory. The McGuffey Museum is registered as a National Historic Landmark and honors the significance of William Holmes McGuffey, author of the famed McGuffey Eclectic Readers.

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Ft. Hamilton Hospital, Mercy Health - Fairfield, and Middletown Regional Hospital are within a short drive. Mercy Health also services the community with The Heart Institute and Orthopedics, Sports Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy. Cincinnati Children’s Fairfield is located on Mack Road and provides pediatric care. TriHealth Bethesda Butler Hospital is located in nearby Hamilton. McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital (TriHealth) is located in Oxford. Cincinnati Children’s Hospital is in nearby Liberty Township. Fairfield Township provides fire and EMS service for residents.

Fairfield Township was established in 1795, the area has evolved from a farming community to an urban township. The area is 22 miles north of Cincinnati, Ohio with 23,000 residents.

Fairfield Township is abundantly equipped with parts and playgrounds, including Rentschler Forest Preserve with 443 acres, Reserves Park and Joyce Park. These green spaces offer hiking, biking, geocaching, basketball, tennis and frisbee golf, among other enjoyable outdoor activities. Walden Ponds offers an18-hole golf course to the public. Residents have great access to areas along the Great Miami River for canoeing and boating. There are youth and adult baseball and softball teams available in Fairfield Township. The East Butler YMCA offers more recreation options. Just 20 minutes takes you downtown for professional sports, symphony and theaters. 

For arts enthusiasts, Butler County offers many options. The Middletown Arts Center has live theater events. The Fairfield Community Arts Center and Oxford Community Arts Center host all kinds of performances throughout the year. The Hamilton-Fairfield Symphony Orchestra and West Chester Symphony Orchestra offer free classical concerts. 

Love donuts? The Butler County Donut Trail is for you! Just follow the trails to the deliciousness that awaits you at the local donut shops.

If you can’t meet your shopping needs in this booming suburb, you must be hard to please. Within a five-mile drive sits several shopping malls, one of the finest grocery mega stores in southwestern Ohio, and just about every specialty need you might have from antiques to tires. Bridgewater Falls, a lifestyle shopping center, offers many specialty shops and restaurants. The Regency Center has a Kohls and Wal-Mart Superstore. Jungle Jim’s International Market in nearby Fairfield is known for its amazing variety of food and drink – you can find just about anything from around the world there. Within a 15-20 minute drive south and you’ll find the Kenwood Towne Centre which is anchored by Nordstrom, Macy’s and Dillard’s along with hundreds of other national brand stores.

Fairfield Township has been experiencing a huge growth in the area with exploding population. The township is bordered by the City of Hamilton to the west, the City of Fairfield to the south, the City of Middletown to the north and West Chester and Liberty Townships to the east. New housing developments are keeping pace with growth in business development. One finds homes of many styles and price ranges in the region.

Fairfield Township

The Township has easy access to all the major interstates such as I-275, I-75, I-71, and I-74. Primary roads include St. Rts. 4, 129 (Butler County Regional Highway). Air travel to and from the Township uses either the smaller Butler County Regional Airport, the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport or the Dayton International Airport.

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.

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.

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.

West College Corner is served by the McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital located in the heart of Oxford, Mercy Health Fairfield Hospital in Fairfield, Ohio or Fayette Regional Care Pavilion hospital in Connersville, Indiana.

The state line between Indiana and Ohio exactly straddles the town and also its one and only elementary school and was once the feature story of the CBS News Sunday magazine show.

You’ll need to take a drive to find something to do here. Miami University's campus in nearly Oxford offers a wide range of cultural, educational and athletic events too numerous to mention. Wide-open spaces allow Union County residents the space to tackle any outdoor pursuits.  Hueston Woods State Park, less than 15 minutes away, offers miles of scenic hiking trails, fishing and boating on 625 acre Acton Lake, an 18 hole golf course, naturalist programs, a nature center with a display of live animals and much more. Whitewater State Memorial Park’s 200-acre lake offers access to the 5200 acre Brookville Lake as the primary spot for recreational boating in the county. The Union County Speedway offers racing through the summer months for car enthusiasts.

Daily needs can be met in West College Corner, but anything more extensive will need a drive in the car. In Ohio, the historic Uptown District of Oxford hosts several unique restaurants and eclectic shops. Northgate Mall, containing nearly 100 stores, is located approximately 30 minutes south in Colerain Township. In Indiana, Connersville offers plenty of shopping as well as antique and specialty stores.

Five miles northwest of Oxford, Ohio just as you cross the state line into Indiana lies the village of West College Corner. Union County Indiana is farm country with wide open fields dotted with tiny villages and cities. While tiny at only 676 residents, West College Corner residents wouldn’t have it any other way. The village clusters a few homes, but most residents live and farm their own land and have for many generations. The downtown war memorial and adjacent park benches provide a place to sit and visit while doing your daily chores at the store, restaurant, or post office.

West College Corner

US 27 crosses from Ohio into Indiana and provides the primary access to the village. I-275, the circle freeway surrounding Cincinnati is about a 30-minute drive south.

Miami University’s campus offers a wide range of cultural and athletic events. Sports enthusiasts have several options for recreation, including Division I basketball, ice hockey and football. 

The Oxford Community Park blends sports fields, walking and bike paths and natural areas on over 113 acres. The city has several other parks including Leonard Howell Park, Merry Day Park, Robert M. Artz Park and Northside Bark (a gated canine park). There are several baseball and soccer fields. 

Hueston Woods State Park is less than five minutes away. It offers miles of scenic hiking trails, fishing and boating on 625 acre Acton Lake. The park features an 18-hole golf course, naturalist programs; and nature center with a display of live animals. Nearby Brookville Lake is available for fishing and boating. 

The TRI Community Center features an indoor and outdoor basketball court, tennis courts, baseball diamond, picnic shelter and two weight rooms. The Oxford Senior Citizens and Community Center offers its facilities for private social gatherings to Oxford residents. A new Oxford Aquatic Center is in the design stages. 

The Oxford Community Arts Center features a diverse arrangement of arts programs and exhibits from play performances to drawing sessions to music and art.

The historic Uptown District of Oxford hosts several unique restaurants and eclectic shops. Oxford's cobblestone lined High Street is home to shops and eateries that appeal to students and residents alike serving basic needs like clothing and shoes, gifts, accessories and art. Northgate Mall is located 20 minutes south in Colerain Township.

For such a small town, Oxford is rich in history and has become the center for culture and intellectual pursuits in the area. A scenic 35-mile drive northwest of Cincinnati and 45 miles southwest of Dayton in Butler County, 22,000 residents fill the nearly six square mile city radius. Nestled among the trees in the rolling hills of southwestern Ohio, historic Oxford offers picturesque neighborhoods, an uptown shopping district loaded with character and a congenial mix of residents and students. The town offers abundant open space in both the city and nearby communities. Miami University is rated among the top national universities and has its main campus in Oxford with 14,000 students. Today, the tree-lined streets and sprawling campus walkways are part of Oxford’s special appeal to residents, students and visitors.

Oxford

Oxford is five miles east of the Indiana Border. Rt. 27 runs directly through the heart of Oxford. St. Rts. 73 and 732 also serve the area. I-275, the circle freeway around Cincinnati is approximately 20 minutes south of Oxford.