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Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital is located in the heart of the area on Five Mile Road. The 96-bed acute care unit serves the community with 24-hour Emergency Service, extensive outpatient services, diagnostic /rehabilitative treatments and a variety of surgical and medical procedures. The Five Mile and Beechmont Avenue area also has offices for general and specialty doctors including facilities for The Christ Hospital and TriHealth. Children’s Hospital Anderson is located in the township. There are several other fine Cincinnati hospitals within a 25-minute drive. Anderson residents are serviced by their own paramedic and emergency professionals.

Among rolling hills and unspoiled woodland lies Anderson Township, bounded by the Little Miami and Ohio River which helped shape its character. The community was founded in 1793 with its first settlement near the mouth of the Little Miami River. In the early 1800s, pioneers were scattered into settlements along the Little Miami and as time passed people lived up on the hill near Mt. Washington. Growth occurred with farming outposts at Forestville, Sweetwine, Fruit Hill and Cherry Grove. The township developed with suburban growth after World War II. With the completion of the Beechmont Levee, I-275 and I-471, residents could easily reach the various parts of Cincinnati and the area grew. Anderson Township now has the fourth highest population in  Hamilton County with 45,000 residents.

Year-round activities are available at the Lyons YMCA on Clough Pike and an adult education program provides many courses for hobbyists. There are 5 public and 2 private membership country club golf courses. Three private swim clubs have tennis courts. Public courts and a private indoor tennis club are located at Lunken Playfield. 

Sunlite Pool, the nation’s largest filtered pool, is public and offers season memberships. The Riverbend Music Center is an outdoor amphitheater that offers concerts during the warmer months and is located 10 minutes away. Marinas on the Ohio River are a 10-minute drive. 

The Anderson Center is a gathering place for residents to enjoy theater (including the Beechmont Players) and musical performances as well as other community events. 

Residents enjoy Party on the Plaza, an outdoor concert series during warmer months. The community celebrates July 4th with an annual Independence Day parade. Greater Anderson Days occurs each July and attendees enjoy this festival’s rides and fireworks. There is also a yearly Jack O’Lantern Walk in late October and tree-lighting ceremony in December. 

School sports are supplemented with an excellent league system providing boys and girls with baseball, basketball, soccer and football. 

Anderson loves its green spaces! The Anderson Park District oversees more than 500 park acres. The 23-acre Nagle Road Park has soccer and baseball fields, jogging trails, and recreational facilities. Woodland Mound Park, with over 1500 acres, offers a golf course, horse back riding and picnic facilities, is only five minutes away. Veteran’s Park has 12 acres and features a playground designed with the physically challenged child in mind. This park has a shelter, quarter-mile jogging trail that encircles the perimeter of the park as well as a baseball diamond, soccer fields and basketball court. Riverside Park has 46 acres with 6 ball diamonds, two turf fields, hiking trail and playground. Laverty Park has a wooded area, hiker/biker trail, playground and small basketball court and small ball diamond within its nine acres. Kellogg Park has almost  22 acres and has a playground, soccer fields, picnic shelter as well as dog field. Johnson Hills Park has 139 acres with rolling hills and woods. Clear Creek Park has 127 acres near the Little Miami River and office 23 sports fields and a pavilion. The park also has six pickle-ball courts. Beech Acres Park has a children’s playground, water play area, shelters, amphitheater, athletic fields, volleyball and basketball courts, skatepark as well as a hike/bike trail. This park also hosts summer concerts, A Fair of the Arts and Greater Anderson Days. Juilfs Park has 26 acres. There is a playground (with a tricycle track and pretend gas pumps) as well as a hike/bike trail around the perimeter of this park. Two sand volleyball courts, a basketball court, three ball diamonds, soccer fields, three tennis courts as well as picnic tables and two shelters are also found in the park. 

There are several walking/biking trails to enjoy: the Ohio River Trail and Little Miami Scenic Trail. The Five Mile Trail connects the Turpin High School are with Anderson Towne Center, the Beechmont business district and Five Mile Road.

Anderson Towne Center boasts having one of the largest Kroger stores in the nation, as well as many 25+ retail specialty shops and restaurants. Macy’s is an anchor store. Additionally, there are numerous strip centers. Eastgate Mall and Jungle Jim’s are approximately 10 minutes away. Along Beechmont Avenue, there many local and national brand stores and restaurants. Residents also enjoy supporting neighborhood businesses along Salem Road and Clough Pike.

While retaining much of the flavor of its recent rural past, Anderson is today one of Greater Cincinnati’s fastest growing areas. The township offers excellent housing opportunities and value. New homes can be found in a variety of styles, settings, and prices, from the moderately priced to luxury estates. Many of the area’s most prestigious builders have been attracted to Anderson Township, recognizing the uniqueness of its numerous attributes. Convenient to downtown Cincinnati and the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Anderson appeals to newcomers and long-time residents alike, not only for its location but its many shopping facilities, and above all, the variety and quality of its neighborhoods. For these and many other reasons, Anderson Township’s popularity and vitality appear assured far into the future.

Anderson Township

The Circle Freeway (I-275) affords access to Interstates 71, 75 and 74 and to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in 20 minutes. Also I-471 is readily accessible to downtown Cincinnati in 15 minutes. The Beechmont Levee connects many commuters to the city via Columbia Parkway. Lunken Municipal Airport is located at the end of this levee. State Highway 32 serves the northern portion of the township and becomes the Appalachian Highway in Clermont County. State Highway 125 (Beechmont Avenue) bisects the township and serves as a major road for the community. US 52 (Kellogg Avenue) is a national highway that follows along the Ohio River. Queen City Metro bus service has two routes to downtown plus the “Sun Run,” providing 25-minute express service. Several marinas are located within five miles of the township.

The following hospitals are located within a 15-minute drove of Tusculum: University of Cincinnati Hospital, The Christ Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital and the Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

Schmidt Memorial Playfield, Turkey Ridge Playfield and Alms Park are located in Tusculum and offer a variety of activities. California Golf Course/Nature Preserve are located nearby. Marinas along the Ohio River provide excellent facilities for boating enthusiasts. Also nearby is Lunken Playfield which offers tennis, archery, golf and baseball. The Lunken Airport serves private planes. 

The Irish Heritage Center of Greater Cincinnati presents programs such as musicals, dance, plays produced by the Irish American Theater Company. 

The Carnegie Center of Columbia-Tusculum is a non-profit  community center where residents gather for meetings and cultural events.

There are quite a few interesting local small shops and restaurants located along Eastern Avenue and Riverside Drive (SR52). The Precinct (an iconic local steak house is located in a former police station) and is a popular place to have a fine-dining experience. Approximately 10 minutes to the north is Hyde Park Plaza, Rookwood Commons and Rookwood Pavilion which serve all convenience needs. Fifteen minutes to the east is Anderson Towne Center which offers a wide selection of shops and services.

The restoration in Columbia-Tusculum is preserving the distinctive historical character of the area. There's an abundance of old frame homes with high ceilings, wood floors, and many decorative elements like gingerbread and steam boat gothic. Stately Victorians are pleasantly situated on the hillside. In recent years, the addition of contemporary homes, condominiums, popular restaurants and meeting places have created an air of sophistication. Each building, old and new, has its own architectural integrity.

Columbia-Tusculum

It is a 10-minute drive to downtown by way of Columbia Parkway (SR50) or Riverside Drive (SR52). Once near downtown, connections to I-71 and I-75 are easily accessed. Queen City Metro Bus service serves the area on a regular schedule with a bus ride time of approximately 20 minutes to downtown.

All of Cincinnati’s finest hospitals are within a 15-minute drive via the interstate, including Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, The Christ Hospital and University Hospital.

The East End is a linear-shaped community located along seven miles along the Ohio River banks, ending at Lunken Airport.

Bike enthusiasts will enjoy the Riverside Drive bike path that connects downtown Cincinnati through the East End to the Lunken Trail at Lunken Airport. LeBlond Recreation Center offers a baseball field, fitness center, gym, outdoor basketball, soccer field, a shallow pool and playground. Reeves Golf Course is located adjacent to Lunken Airport and offers lessons and leagues on their two courses. Golfers enjoy the thrill of watching planes take off and land from the airport. Lunken Airport Playfield has 6.5 miles of trails, tennis courts, a playground and the Land of Make Believe. It’s a great place for a picnic. The four Schmidt Softball Fields are busy during warmer months with softball leagues. 

The East End Veteran’s Memorial has land for residents to grow their own vegetables and herbs. 

The Irish Heritage Center is located in a former school building in nearby Columbia-Tusculum and is dedicated to the Irish culture and has concerts and other events throughout the year.

There are several local restaurants and coffee shops located along Riverside Drive in the East End. Eli’s BBQ is a very popular place for smokehouse ribs and BBQ.  The Turf Club is not to be missed with its eclectic signage and large-sized burgers. The Swampwater Grill features Cajun and Creole dishes. Nearby Mt. Lookout offers small boutiques and pubs. Hyde Park is 10 minutes away and offers many national brand stores. Kenwood Towne Center is a 15-minute drive with over 100 stores including Nordstrom, Macy’s and Dillard’s. Shoppers can also head west into downtown Cincinnati to shop in Over-the-Rhine or in Northern Kentucky. During warmer months, there is a weekly farmer’s market near Lunken Airport.

Originally called Vanceville (in honor of a major land owner named James Vance), the East End received its name after a former East End Baseball Park located in the area. Offering amazing views of the Ohio River and Northern Kentucky, the East End has a wide variety of home styles and price ranges. Older homes built in the late 1800s through 1930s include a variety of Victorian residences. Newly built mid-rise condominiums and town homes are also in abundance in this neighborhood. The East End Area Council (EEAC) is active in promoting housing and development throughout the community.

East End

East End is seven minutes from downtown Cincinnati with public bus service available. The neighborhood is also minutes from Mt. Lookout and Hyde Park. Columbia Parkway provides easy access east and west. Interstate 71 is located 7 minutes from East End with access to north and south Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Cincinnati Municipal Lunken Airport is located in the East End with air transportation for private and public jets that use three run ways.

Many of Cincinnati’s area hospitals, including Christ, Good Samaritan, Bethesda North, Jewish, Children’s Hospital Medical Center and University hospitals are within 15 minutes of this neighborhood.

Established in 1858, Linwood was incorporated as a village in 1874 and later annexed as part of Cincinnati in 1893. Originally the land was a 1,300-acre farm owned by Louise Ann Chapman. “Linwood Heights” was one of Cincinnati’s first subdivisions. Residents originally travelled via the Little Miami Railroad and the area had its own business district. One can step back in time and tour the Pioneer Cemetery on Wilmer Avenue to learn about the lives of the first Settlers.

Linwood Park is a nice place for a picnic or to throw a ball. Nearby Lunken Playfield and Reeves Golf Course offer even more recreational opportunities. The community has a yearly community garden.

Linwood has a very small business area along Eastern Avenue. Nearby Columbia-Tusculum, East End and Fairfax offer local shops and restaurants. Kenwood Towne Center is 15 minutes away and offers many national brand stores. Shopping opportunities are also available in Hyde Park and Norwood within a 10-minute drive.

Linwood has a variety of home styles and price ranges. Most of the homes are older and many of them have been well loved and kept in great condition. The community is small with only 230 residents.

Linwood

Columbia Parkway easily transports drivers west to downtown Cincinnati and Interstates 71 and 75 in 10 minutes; or east to SR 50. Lunken Airport is nearby.

The Cincinnati Recreation commission operates the California Ball Park which has several ball fields. California Community Park has playground equipment, volleyball, picnic tables and more. The Ebersole Community Center is in the building that was built in 1870 and was the community's school for nearly a century. The Center has basketball hoops, a playground and picnic tables outside. Inside, the Ebersole Community Center offers karate, ceramics, quilting classes, pool tables and more. Child care is offered during the day. Coney Island is in California and features a large outdoor pool with slides and numerous diving boards; Moonlight Gardens (an outdoor ballroom), paddleboats and amusement rides are on the Coney Island grounds. The beautiful, public 18-hole California Golf Course is here, and also River Star sports complex that can be rented for various functions such as wedding receptions and graduation parties. Riverbend Music Center, an outdoor concert facility, and River Downs horse racing track, are both just east of California.

Anderson Town Center and the surrounding shopping area are about 5 miles away and feature major department stores, specialty stores, grocery stores, restaurants and more.

There are about 400 residents in California. Christian Ebersole was the first to land here in 1802. The town was settled in 1849 by a group of hopeful people on their way west during the Gold Rush and they decided to stay here, giving the town the name California. This is a quiet community where all the neighbors know each other. Most of the homes in California are older and many have been restored.

California

Queen City Metro buses serve California during peak hours with one bus in the morning and one in the evening, Monday through Friday.