St. Elizabeth West Hospital is located at I-75 at the Florence Exit and staffs a 24-hour emergency room. Other nearby hospitals include St. Elizabeth South in Edgewood (10 minutes) and St. Elizabeth North in Covington (15 minutes).

Just past Florence on I-71 and I-75, is Richwood. While it is not an incorporated town, it is a community of its own. Set among some of the best farms in Boone County, this newest addition to Northern Kentucky living has grown steadily for the last few years.

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Nestled between two large, dynamic, and growing metros, Cincinnati and Lexington, Walton is a community of untouched rural beauty. The area was founded in the late 1700s and by 1850 the town had 500 residents. Tobacco factories, livery stables and carriage builders made up Walton’s businesses. When the rail system came through Walton turned into a railroad town with lines on the east and west. In the early 1900s Walton was the largest town in Boone County with diversified businesses.

'Walton Community Park' offers soccer and softball fields, basketball courts, paved hiking trails, shelters with picnic areas, a playground and tennis courts. 

'Big Bone Lick State Park' and the 'General Butler State Park' are located nearby. 

For those who enjoy car racing, the 'Kentucky Speedway' is a short drive to Sparta, Kentucky. 

Nearby Florence is home to the 'Florence Family Aquatic Center'. This four-acre facility opened is located on the campus of the Florence Government Center in the heart of Boone County. The Aquatic Center features a lazy river, 25-meter competition pool, two sprayground areas, spiral and speed slides and a zero-depth pool. There is a membership charge for this center. 

The 'Florence/Boone County Skate Park' with 22,000 square feet of concrete is a park for skateboarders, bikers, rollerblades and in-line skaters of course. Located on the campus of the Florence Government Center, this facility is designed for the novice as well as the experts. 

'Florence Freedom', a Frontier League Baseball team was the 2005 Frontier League Organization of the Year. Florence Freedom plays at Champion Field in the heart of Boone County, and offers a hometown, professional baseball experience and is an outing for young and old alike. 

'R.C. Durr YMCA' is a state-of-the-art YMCA centrally located in Boone County on Route 18. The YMCA features a heated indoor pool and an outdoor pool, both with 25 lanes. A fitness center with cardio, strength training and free weights, the YMCA has personal fitness programs, a full gymnasium other programs for members. 

Boone County has several public golf courses: 'Boone Links' has been named “Best Bang for the Buck” by Golf Digest. This 27-hole facility is open year round, weather permitting. Just off of Route 18 between Florence, Hebron and Burlington, 'Lassing Point' is an 18-hole course with a driving range and short-game center on the premises. 'World of Golf 'is a great place to play, practice and learn. 'Fox Run Golf Course' is located in Independence in Kenton County. 

'Dinsmore Homestead' is a unique historical site where visitors can learn what rural life was like in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Home Tours and seasonal events are a highlight to Boone County History. Nature enthusiasts enjoy the hiking trails developed in cooperation with the Kentucky Nature Conservancy and the Boone County Parks Program. 

Boone County naturally attracts horse lovers, but is also popular with those looking for sports such as swimming, soccer, baseball, tennis, and pee wee football. The arts are represented with dance and art classes available locally and in neighboring Cincinnati. Most any activity is within reach for Boone County residents.

The Walton Towne Center has a Kohl’s department store, Kroger Marketplace store as well as several other stores and restaurants. The public library is also located within this center. More shopping opportunities are available by driving to Florence Mall which features 130 specialty stores. Crestview Hills Town Center at I-275 and Dixie Highway is a lifestyle center featuring Dillards as an anchor along with a wide assortment of specialty stores and restaurants offering clothing, cosmetics, home furnishings and sporting equipment.

The fertile lands and rolling pastures are attracting many newcomers. Those with a desire to return to the land will appreciate the wealth of productive acreage in Walton. Most of the open space in the country wonderland has been used for farming and raising horses. Homes are located throughout the expansive countryside and range from modest frames to expensive estates with rolling vistas. One thing the many neighborhoods have in common is a feeling of pride and deep cultural background. The rich pioneer spirit and bright new future of Walton make it one of the most promising places in Boone County.

Walton

Walton is located within 600 miles of 60% of the nation’s population and 60% of the nation’s manufacturing businesses. I-75 makes the drive from Walton to Cincinnati only 25 minutes. Nearby I-275 is located nearby with easy access to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. US 25 and US 42 bisect Walton.

St. Elizabeth West is located in Florence (10 minutes). St. Elizabeth is on 20th and Eastern Avenue in Covington. St. Elizabeth South on Dudley Pike in Edgewood, Kentucky, is within ten minutes. Children’s Hospital Outpatient Northern Kentucky is located in nearby Crestview Hills and its main campus is located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The area was first called Crewitts Creek. It became “Independence” when Campell County split away and Kenton County was then created in 1840. The city of Independence serves as the county seat of Kenton County and features the traditional white courthouse in the town square. The community has both a rural and suburban mix as well as new developments – each complimenting the other. There are 25,000 residents who live in Independence.

There are numerous basketball courts and baseball fields in Independence. Pee Wee football and knothole baseball are available for boys and girls. Various clubs and organizations are in the area. Kenton Golf Course, a public course, is nearby. The Kenton YMCA has a summer children’s program. The city hosts many summer events called Family Fun Nights at the Amphitheater in Memorial Park including puppet and magic shows, movies and concerts. In addition the city sponsors an Easter Egg Hunt, Memorial Day Parade, Fourth of July celebration and an annual Christmas Walk. 

There are seven parks in Independence. 'Glenhurst Park' is four acres and features a play area and walking trails. 'Independence Park' is also a four-acre park and features playground equipment alongside the green spaces. 'Marion Schadler Park' is a smaller park with one and one-half acres. This park has play equipment and a picnic shelter area. 'Memorial Park' is where the Senior Citizen and Community Center is located on its 26 acres. You will find play equipment, walking trails, a field, an amphitheater, a picnic shelter and a paved track. 'Shadybrook Park' has 17.5 acres amd features soccer fields, basketball courts and playground equipment. 'Sterling Staggs Park' has baseball and soccer fields, volleyball court, playground area and a picnic shelter on its five acres. 'Lincoln Woods Park' has 15 acres and features two tennis courts, a basketball court, playground areas, picnic shelter and two ball fields. 

Florence Mall and downtown Covington Plaza are only 10-20 minutes away.

With good access to the Greater Cincinnati area, this area is feeling the wave of new growth that has taken place in other areas of Northern Kentucky. Suburban and rural neighborhoods characterize this growing community.

Independence

T.A.N.K. city bus service serves the Independence area. Interstates I-75 and I-275 provide access to various points.

Shor Lake Park> is a five-acre green space with a large fishing lake and picnic tables. Boone County also has many others parks to enjoy throughout the county. 

The Florence/Boone County Skate Park with 22,000 square feet of concrete is a park for skateboarders, bikers, rollerblades and in-line skaters of course. Located on the campus of the Florence Government Center, this facility is designed for the novice as well as the experts. 

Florence Freedom, a Frontier League Baseball team was the 2005 Frontier League Organization of the Year. Florence Freedom plays at Champion Field in the heart of Boone County, and offers a hometown, professional baseball experience and is an outing for young and old alike. 

R.C. Durr YMCA is a state-of-the-art YMCA centrally located in Boone County on Route 18. The YMCA features a heated indoor pool and an outdoor pool, both with 25 lanes. A fitness center with cardio, strength training and free weights, the YMCA has personal fitness programs, a full gymnasium other programs for members. 

Boone County has several public golf courses: Boone Links has been named “Best Bang for the Buck” by Golf Digest. This 27-hole facility is open year round, weather permitting. Just off of Route 18 between Florence, Hebron and Burlington, Lassing Pointis an 18-hole course with a driving range and short-game center on the premises. World of Golf is a great place to play, practice and learn. 

Dinsmore Homestead is a unique historical site where visitors can learn what rural life was like in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Home Tours and seasonal events are a highlight to Boone County history. Nature enthusiasts enjoy the hiking trails developed in cooperation with the Kentucky Nature Conservancy and the Boone County Parks program. 

Boone County naturally attracts horse lovers, but is also popular with those looking for sports such as swimming, soccer, baseball, tennis, and pee wee football. The arts are represented with dance and art classes available locally and in neighboring Cincinnati. Most any activity is within reach for Boone County residents.

The Florence Mall is a short drive away and features 130 stores and is centrally located in Florence, close to all Boone County residents Crestview Hills Town Center at I-275 and Dixie Highway is a lifestyle center featuring Dillards as an anchor along with a wide assortment of speciality stores and restaurants offering clothing, cosmetics, home furnishings and sporting equipment. 

The Richwood Flea Market has been in business for over 25 years and has 160 indoor vendor booths featuring all kinds of items.

Subdivisions with walking and riding trails can be found just minutes off of the interstate. Homes on acreage have been built in recent years that give residents privacy and quiet, yet quick access to the services in the area. New homesites are still being built featuring a variety of styles and amenities. Homes are offered for those who enjoy a country club and golf course in their own backyard.

Richwood

While there is no city bus service, school bus service is available to the students in the Boone County school system. The Richwood area is minutes from I-75, 10 minutes to 275, and 25 minutes from Cincinnati.