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Interstate I-275 provides 10-12 minutes driving time to Bethesda North Hospital (a level III trauma center) in Montgomery and to Mercy Health Clemont Hospital located in Batavia. All other Cincinnati hospitals are about 30 minutes away, including the nationally recognized Childrens Hospital Medical Center. Terrace Park EMS has an all-volunteer organization for emergency medical care.

Terrace Park has easy access to the Little Miami River for fishing and boating. A variety of recreation youth sports are available in the community. Drackett Field has three soccer fields and three baseball fields. The Terrace Park Swim and Tennis Club is private and has an Olympic-sized pool (two wading pools) and six tennis courts. The  private Terrace Park Country Club has an 18-hole golf course. Public 18-hole courses within 15 minutes driving time are found at Lunken Municipal Golf Course adjacent to Lunken Airport; Indian Valley on Newtown Road off Wooster Pike; and nine holes at the Little Miami Golf Course (Hamilton County Park) also on Newtown Road. The Indian Hill Winter Club is five miles away and has ice hockey, skating and other recreation services. A nature preserve is located at the south end of the village as well as at Red Bird Hollow in nearby Indian Hill. Bikers take advantage of  the Loveland Bike Trail that runs through the village. Terrace Park has a variety of groups for residents to take advantage of: bunco club, book club, poker club and dinner groups. The Terrace Park Players sponsors a community band that performs at Memorial Day and Labor Day parades as well as the annual holiday tree-lighting ceremony.

Terrace Park has a few local shops and restaurants (such as the The Birch restaurant), but most residents head out of the village to meet retail needs. Nearby Mariemont Village features local boutiques and restaurants and is only 5 minutes away. The National Exemplar at the Mariemont Inn is a very popular place for brunch. Charming downtown Milford is also a short drive away and has many local shops and restaurants to enjoy: the Little Miami Brewing Company, 20Brix and Padrinos are popular places for meals. Kenwood Towne Centre is a 15-minute drive and offers over 100 stores along with Nordstrom, Dillards and Macys as anchors. Eastgate Mall is 10-minutes away with more shopping and dining opportunities.

Terrace Park is one of Cincinnati's oldest communities was built on a terrace overlooking the Little Miami River. Known for its tree-lined streets where residents ride bikes, jog or even take golf carts around the community, Terrace Park resembles a New England village. Those who live there are a blend of people deeply rooted in the community for two to three generations as well as those who have just moved in. Friendly and community minded, it is easy to feel at home in Terrace Park. The village has a variety of beautiful home styles that offer charm and character. Streets are named for famous colleges.

Terrace Park

Highway U.S. 50 (Columbia Parkway) is the main route south to downtown Cincinnati with good roads leading west to Cincinnati's outlying suburbs. Driving time to downtown is 20 minutes. I-275 is 10 minutes away giving easy access to I-71, I-75 and Ronald Reagan Highway. Cincinnati buses furnish regular service between Terrace Park and downtown Cincinnati.

Loveland Urgent Care is located on Loveland-Madeira Road. The Children’s Outpatient facility is within 10 minutes in Mason. Bethesda North TriHealth Hospital and Mercy Health Jewish Hospital are both 15 minutes from Loveland. Other Cincinnati hospitals located with 30-35 minutes include Christ , University, Good Samaritan and Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

Loveland is located in the northeast corridor of greater Cincinnati, providing an attractive setting unique from other sprawling suburbs. Its 13,000 residents enjoy living in an area called the “Sweetheart of Ohio.” The Little Miami River Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Valentine mailing program throughout the year. Stamped letters sent to the chamber office are specially marked with the current design with the inscription reading, “There is nothing in the world so sweet as love.” Loveland has been ranked as a Top 5 Places to Live by Ohio Magazine and number 6 on the list of Top Small Cities to Live and Work by USA.com.

The Little Miami Bike Trail is very popular and follows along the scenic Little Miami River. There are several baseball fields, basketball courts and tennis courts, along with the various school facilities that afford play areas for children. The Loveland Youth organization is very active and offers a wide range of sport activities including baseball, softball, soccer, basketball and football for children starting as early as five years old. 

Nearby golf courses include the private O’Bannon Creek and Oasis Country Club, public Hickory Woods, Eagles Nest and Fair Acres courses. The Normandy Swim Club has a limited membership and there is year-round roller skating available in facilities located in Loveland. 

The iconic Loveland Castle & Museum Chateau Laroche welcomes more than 25,000 visitors each year. Downtown Loveland transforms into a Victorian village during the holiday season. In addition to this annual event, residents of Loveland also enjoy a yearly art show, Memorial Day Parade, Firecracker Festival, and Valentine Breakfast. 

Loveland has several parks: C. Roger Nisbet is located near the Miami Scenic Trail and is in the historic part of town and features an amphitheater. Phillips Park, East Loveland Nature Preserve and Veterans’ Memorial Park are three other parks to enjoy. 

For those who are into the arts, in addition to the many art studios located in Loveland, residents also attend live performances at the Loveland Stage Company. From dance classes to musical performances, there is something for all ages. 

Want to go back in time? Head to the Loveland Museum Center and learn about Ohio pioneers, the Victorian era and the industrial revolution.

Over 100 retail businesses in Loveland serve all immediate needs for food, clothing and furniture. The Historic Downtown district offers charming local boutiques, galleries and cafes to frequent and enjoy. Loveland boasts one arts facility per 1,000 residents. Kenwood Square (formerly Sycamore Plaza) and Kenwood Towne Centre are 15 minutes away, offering even more shopping options including Nordstrom, Macy’s and Dillard’s.

The only city in Ohio situated in three counties, Warren, Hamilton and Clermont, Loveland is located on the scenic Little Miami River, 16 miles north of Cincinnati. Loveland residents and businesses enjoy a quiet country setting, while still having easy access to Cincinnati’s wide range of resources. First settled in 1796, the Loveland area contained prosperous family farms until the arrival of the railroads in the 1840s which caused a village to grow up along the tracks. The history of Loveland still thrives with an historic district of businesses and residences highlighted by the beautiful bike trail along the National Scenic Little Miami River. Homes range from older, historic-style residences to newly built houses. There are houses of many styles and price ranges.

Loveland

I-275 is approximately one mile from Loveland creating quick access to all parts of Cincinnati. I-71 is three miles from Loveland and connects to northeast and Downtown Cincinnati.

There are several hospitals serving the area. Jewish Hospital – Mercy Health  is conveniently located on Kenwood Road in Sycamore Township. This hospital features a state-of-the-art patient tower as well as a 24-hour emergency department. It is the region’s only adult Blood and Marrow Transplant Center. Bethesda North Hospital, a Level III Trauma Center, is located in the adjoining Montgomery area and is a short 10-minute drive away. Other Cincinnati area hospitals, such as The Christ Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, University Hospital and the Children’s Hospital Medical Center are located within a 20-minute drive.

Years ago, the land in this area had neatly tended arbors that produced the grapes for fine Cincinnati wines.

Kenwood Country Club is private and has two 18-hole golf courses. Daniel Drake Park has picnic grounds and a panoramic view of the scenic hills and valleys of Cincinnati. 

There are two private membership swim clubs: The Kenwood Swim Club and the swim and tennis clubs in Madeira. The Camargo Racquet Club in nearby Madeira offers six indoor tennis courts on a private membership basis. A racquetball facility is next door. 

The Kenwood Theatre is located along Kenwood Road.

The Kenwood Towne Centre offers over 1,000,000 square feet of shopping pleasure. This mall is occupied by 100 specialty stores, three large department stores (Nordstrom's, Macy’s and Dillard's) and various restaurants, making this one of the larger shopping facilities in the State of Ohio. The nearby Kenwood Collection building offers streetscape shopping at stores such as Crate and Barrel and The Container Store. Sycamore Plaza (aka Kenwood Square) has national brand stores including Dick’s Sporting Goods, TJ Maxx, Home Goods and Michael’s Crafts. Nearby Madeira offers local boutique-style shops. There are several restaurants to enjoy in Kenwood. Trio Bistro and Cooper Hawk are two popular places for a meal or drinks.

The Kenwood area is a suburban community of attractive houses on neatly landscaped lots. The many mature trees that have been preserved add to the charm of this neighborhood. Homes vary in status and style, but throughout, there are fine examples of architectural design. Many of Cincinnati's finest shops and services are located here, adding to the atmosphere of quality and refinement. Everyone will find Kenwood offers gracious living that is completely in tune with the times.

Kenwood

Kenwood is within minutes of I-275, I-75 and I-71 which has direct access to the Kenwood area. Downtown Cincinnati is convenient to Kenwood, with approximate driving time of 15 minutes. The Cincinnati bus line serves Kenwood hourly, and includes more frequent stops during the rush hour.

It is about a 10-minute drive to Jewish Hospital - Mercy Health in Kenwood. Bethesda North Hospital is in nearby Montgomery. Other area hospitals, including Children’s Hospital Medical Center, The Christ Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital and University are approximately 25-minutes away.

The single most-compelling quality of the nearly 20 square miles known as Indian Hill is its village atmosphere. With a population of around 5,900 people, it’s technically a city but its lifestyle over the years has remained constant, that of a residential community which preserves the country atmosphere and the gifts nature has bestowed upon it. Indian Hill’s history begins with the Indian Tribes of the Shawnee, Miami and Delaware who came to the area to hunt and fish. In 1787, Benjamin Stites (veteran of the Revolutionary War) visited the area and then persuaded John Symmes to purchase a million acres. Symmes sold Stites 10,000 acres adjacent to the Ohio and Little Miami Rivers for $.66 an acre. As years past settles came and the area evolved into a farming community and later into a rural weekend destination. In the 1920s, the Camargo Realty Company divided lots into 25-acre plots as a district of grand home estates. Today, Indian Hill is zoned single-family residential or agriculture.

Property known as the Village Green serves as a playground with four tennis courts, a basketball court and shelter house. A fishing lake behind the tennis courts is stocked periodically and, in winter, is used for ice skating. Three baseball diamonds support 300 kids in knothole baseball. There is a beautiful membership swimming club. The Camargo Country Club is private. The Indian Hill Winter Club offers its members an ice skating rink to enjoy, along with hockey leagues, social curling opportunities, paddle leagues as well as spinning bikes and classes. 

Seven garden clubs help beautify the community. The village maintains over 75 miles of bridle paths. Rowe Arboretum has a lovely collection of trees and shrubs to enjoy. There are 10 parks in the village offering walking paths, soccer fields, play areas, baseball diamonds an picnic areas. 

The Indian Hill Shooting Club has two skeet fields, a trap field and sporting clays.

Kenwood Towne Centre, offering 1,000,000 square feet of shopping pleasure, is only 5 minutes away. This mall is occupied by 100+ specialty stores, three large department stores, including Nordstrom, Macy’s and Dillards, and various restaurants, making this one of the larger shopping facilities in the state of Ohio. Also located in Kenwood is The Kenwood Collection with stores including LL Bean, The Container Store and  Crate & Barrel. Sycamore Plaza features several national brand stores and a few restaurants. Madeira is located just outside of the village and has several local shops, restaurants and banks along Miami Road.

The village is governed by an elected council and professional manager. Indian Hill has its own water supply, and exceptional police and fire protection. Its recreational facilities are varied and well patronized. The community has its own service department for waste disposal and road maintenance.  Indian Hill supports the boy scouts, girl scouts, and numerous cultural and garden clubs. The village has always had a green thumb, and an affinity for open space. This is manifested in the Green Areas program, which through purchase and gifts, has created an almost unbroken arc of greenery around and throughout the village. As a place to live, Indian Hill offers the most in privacy, and boundless natural beauty.

Indian Hill

Indian Hill is about 20 to 25 minutes driving time to downtown Cincinnati. Expressways I-71, I-75 and I-275 are not far with easy access to Ronald Reagan Highway. Public bus service terminates at the village limits.

Mercy Health Anderson Hospital is 20-minutes away. Bethesda North in Montgomery is 10 minutes away and is a trauma III facility. Mercy Health Clermont Hospital in Batavia is 25 minutes away. Cincinnati hospitals also serve the Milford area and include: University Hospital, Children’s Hospital Medical Center, The Christ Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital.

The first settlers in Milford arrived in 1796 with a 1000-acre land grant from the Revolutionary War. The name “Milford” stems from being the first safe “ford” to arrive at a mill north of the Ohio River. In 1982 Milford became a city.

The village maintains three municipal parks which include lighted baseball diamonds. Activities for youth include community softball and baseball, Little League baseball, Knothole baseball, Pee Wee football, basketball and soccer programs. Miami Hills Swim Club is private and offers tennis. 

The Little Miami Scenic Bike Trail is a popular place to get some exercise. Bike, walk or run along this long trail. Canoe enthusiasts from all over Southern Ohio find a haven in the Little Miami River and anglers report excellent game fishing. 

Many public and private golf courses throughout the area provide hours of pleasure for the avid golfer. Chapters of most service clubs and lodges can be found in the village. Stonelick State Park is a 25-minute drive and has swimming and boating. 

Milford hosts many community events and throughout the year, including an Easter Extravaganza, Hometown Holidays in November, Bikes in Bloom, Second Saturday Music Series, Frontier Days Parade (a three-day festival in early June), Sparks in the Park, Movies on the Miami, Makers Market on Main Street in May and Street Eats (which features 30 food trucks from all over the tri-state area, music and fireworks in early August). The Greater Milford Area Historical Society puts on their annual  Art Affaire in downtown Milford with over 110 artists booths in late September.

Historic Milford has many local shops and restaurants to enjoy in a “hometown” setting. From antiquing to speciality gifts to a delightful meal at an open-air patio, residents enjoy the charm that Old Milford offers within its charming eight blocks. 

There are also various shops and services throughout the Milford area. Additionally, Kenwood Towne Centre is 15 minutes away and Eastgate Mall is a 10-minute drive via I-275.

Located in one of Ohio's growing areas, Milford, a pleasant mixture of tradition and progress, offers a sense of "community." Milford has a variety of housing options. Continuing construction in the area provides elegant homes of the latest designs and amenities. There are also many attractive homes, rich in historical value, for those who enjoy the architecture of earlier eras. While the amenities of urban society are plentiful, the community's quiet personality is carefully preserved for a superior quality of life.

Milford

Milford is served by I-275 which provides freeway driving to all parts of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Driving time to Downtown Cincinnati is 25 minutes. Queen City Metro bus service provides commuter service between Milford and downtown Cincinnati on a daily schedule except for Sunday.

Miami Township Fire provides EMS services to the township. Bethesda North Hospital, a short 10-minute drive from the township, is now the fourth largest hospital in Cincinnati and only one of two adult trauma centers in the region. Mercy Hospital Anderson is 25 minutes to the east; Children’s Hospital Medical Center and other core Cincinnati hospitals are a 30-minute drive.

Many residents take some short of extracurricular learning opportunities at nearby Live Oaks Career School. Residents can enjoy the outdoors through the tennis courts, volleyball courts or horseshoe pits at the Community Park where the natural amphitheater hosts theatre and musical performances during the summer months. Because of its location on the scenic east fork of the Little Miami River, residents frequent the scenic bike/hike trail that intersects here at Riverview Park. Residents also enjoy Miami Meadows Park,  trails and canoe access at the Kelly Nature Preserve. The Long Branch Farm, a division of the Cincinnati Nature Center,  welcomes thousands of visitors each year to learn about livestock, sustainable farming, and see rare Ordovician fossils.

There are plenty of neighborhood shops in the many villages in Miami Township, with a plethora of eating and retail locations located along St. Rt. 28. A 15-minute drive will take homeowners to nearby Eastgate Mall or Kenwood Towne Center shopping malls.

Like many other townships surrounding the I-275 outer beltway surrounding Cincinnati, Clermont County’s Miami Township began changing from rural countryside as late as 1960, to today’s township exploding with growth. The growth is carefully planned and the area continues to be in high demand for homebuyers. The township’s easy access to Cincinnati’s amenities continues to draw homeowners of all incomes. Located in the northwestern corner of the county, Miami Township includes Day Heights, Mount Repose, Mulberry, Miamiville and parts of the cities of Loveland, and Milford. New housing developments seemingly spring up overnight in the township’s 33 square miles.  More than 36,000 residents call the land situated between the banks of the Little Miami and East Fork Rivers home.

Miami Township (East)

Business State Route 28, US Route 50, Wolfpen Pleasant Hill Rd., State Route 131, Branch Hill Guinea Pike and I-275 are the primary roads through the township

Camp Dennison Memorial Park is a new complex that features baseball and soccer fields, playground areas and a walking/bike trail. In addition, the Little Miami Bike Trail (also called the Loveland Bike Trail) runs through Camp Dennison and stretches for 60 miles, beginning in nearby Milford and going all the way to Yellow Springs, Ohio.

Kenwood Towne Centre is just 10 minutes away and has about 100 stores, including large department stores, unique specialty stores, a movie theater, food court and several restaurants. Eastgate Mall and its surrounding shopping area are about 10 minutes away in the other direction and has everything from major department stores to small specialty stores.

Camp Dennison was founded in 1796 by Christian Waldschmidt along with a group of German immigrants and was called Germany. It was renamed Camp Dennison during the Civil War when it became a military training camp. It later became a hospital camp and was named after Ohio Governor William Dennison. The Waldschmidt House Historical Museum and the Camp Dennison, Ohio Civil War Museum are both in Camp Dennison. Camp Dennison is just five minutes from Milford or Terrace Park, and just 10 minutes east of both Montgomery and Madeira.

Camp Dennison

Queen City Metro makes its nearest stops just five minutes away in either Milford or Terrace Park and there are numerous buses that service the area throughout the day. You can be downtown in about 15 to 20 minutes by traveling west on scenic U.S. Route 50, the last several miles of which offer a breathtaking view of the Ohio River and surrounding hills.