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.

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Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital in Anderson Township is within a 10-15 minute drive. This 96-bed acute care unit serves the community with 24-hour emergency service, extensive outpatient services, diagnostic and rehabilitative treatments and a variety of surgical and medical procedures. The Five Mile and Beechmont Avenue area  (about 15 minutes away) also has offices for general and specialty doctors including facilities for The Christ Hospital, Tri-Health and Children’s Hospital Anderson. There are several other fine Cincinnati hospitals within a 25-minute drive.

The more things change the more Newtown stays the same. Founded in the early 1700’s, the quaint village of Newtown, Ohio has maintained its charm and small-town feeling.

Moundview Park and Short Park (located in the heart of Newtown) offer a variety of outdoor activities. Newtown is also located along the Little Miami National Scenic Trail and River where one can bike, hike or run. 

Nearby is Lunken Airport Playfield with hiking/biking/walking trails, golf course, driving range, children’s playfield, putt-putt, tennis courts and picnic areas. 

Golfers can either head to Lunken Airport Playfield or enjoy their sport at the nearby public Little Miami Golf Center. The Ivy Hills Country Club and Golf course is private and located minutes away from Newtown. 

Newtown was once the home to the “Fort Ancient” Native Americans. Explore the American Indian Education Center (at the Newtown Municipal Center) to learn about this prehistoric culture. 

The community has several active organizations: Greater Newtown Civic League, Newtown Business Association, Veteran’s Association and The Village Quilters.

The heart of “downtown” Newtown has many local shops and restaurants to enjoy. Residents enjoy the Main Street Cafe, and Urban Grill on Main as well as Just Q’in Barbeque. Dairy Corner and UDF are popular places during the summer when looking for an ice cream treat. Neighborhood breweries are located along US 50. Nearby Mariemont has lovely boutiques. Neighboring areas offer even shopping opportunities including Anderson Town Center, Kenwood Towne Centre and Eastgate Mall, to name a few.

It’s a place to live the serene country life. But Newtown is anything but distanced from contemporary living. It is surrounded by the communities of Anderson Township, Indian Hill, Madeira, Mariemont and Terrace Park. While some Newtownians enjoy a visit to the Dairy Corner or historic Church Street, others shop the super stores only minutes away. The tranquil settings of older homes mix beautifully with the newer spacious home in Ivy Hills and new apartments and condominiums. Children and adults play soccer, softball and picnic in several lush parks. Newtown is three square miles of small-town life with the services you need for your contemporary lifestyle.

Newtown

Newtown offers easy access to I-275 and Columbia Parkway which is a 20-minute drive to downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is approximately 30 minutes away.

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.

Many doctors offices are located along Red Bank Road in nearby Madisonville. 'Medpace', a research-based drug and medical device company is located at the corner of Madison and Red Bank Roads. Fairfax is a 15-minute drive to 'Jewish Hospital Kenwood'  which is 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 & Marrow Transplant Center. 'Bethesda North Hospital', a Level III Trauma Center, is located in the adjoining Montgomery area and is a short 20-minute drive away. 

Other Cincinnati area hospitals, such as The Christ Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, University Hospital (known for its advanced medical research) and the Children’s Hospital Medical Center are located within a 20-minute drive.

The Village of Fairfax is located between Mariemont, Cincinnati and Columbia Township along Wooster Pike. This small village has just over 1,700 residents, and maintains an intimate and neighborly atmosphere. The area has benefited from an economic development plan that has enhanced the look of the business roadway along Route 50.

The community offers ceramics classes, teen dances, soccer camp, a men’s basketball league and a co-ed volley ball league. The Cincinnati Sports Club offers its members indoor and outdoor pools, indoor athletic field, fitness classes as well as sports camps. The Murray Bike Trail is nearby and is used by runners and bicyclists. The proposed Wasson Way bike and walking trail will run through Fairfax. Walkers and bikers would then be able to head either south towards Lunken Airport or north towards the Little Miami Bike Trail. There are two public golf courses nearby – one at Lunken Airport (Reeves) and The Little Miami Golf Center in Newtown. Fairfax is a short drive to several of Cincinnati’s most beautiful parks – Alms Park and Ault Park. These parks have hiking trails, play grounds and picnic and picnic areas. Fairfax hosts several community events throughout the year including a family bowling tournament, youth dance, golf outing, concert in the park, softball tournament, a fall festival, children’s Halloween party and the annual holiday Light Up Fairfax.

Fairfax offers a few stores and restaurants along Route 50. Minutes away and within walking distance are the many boutiques and restaurants in Mariemont, including the Mariemont Theater. Kenwood Towne Center with 200 specialty shops and three anchor stores is a 10-minute drive away. Nearby, Hyde Park, Mt. Lookout and Norwood have many shopping and dining opportunities and are only 5-10 minutes away.

Fairfax has a mayor-council form of government made up of a mayor and six at large council members. City council appoints a village administrator. The long-standing Frisch’s Mainliner Restaurant is a familiar gathering place for those from the area. Fairfax’s convenient location makes it just minutes from area shopping and is 10 minutes from downtown Cincinnati. One finds all kinds of affordable homes in Fairfax from older residences to newly built houses and condominiums. The community is seeing much “infill” construction of newer homes that are replacing older, obsolete houses.

Fairfax

Fairfax is located on Route 50, a five-minute drive to I-71. Fairfax is located 10 minutes east of Downtown Cincinnati, and is served by the Queen City Metro Bus Service.

Anderson Mercy is located minutes from Mt. Washington. Seven of Cincinnati's finest hospitals are a 25 minute drive.

Golfers are a 10-minute drive from the public course at California and Lunken playfield. One private membership country club with an 18-hole course is in Anderson Township as well as one of the finest Hamilton County courses, the Vineyard. Coney Island offers the world's largest recirculating pool as well as private picnic facilities. Riverbend Music Center, an outdoor amphitheater, is located on the grounds of Coney Island. Boating enthusiasts can find several fine marinas on the Ohio River. Public tennis courts and a private indoor tennis club can be found at Lunken playfield. There is a summer recreational program at the Mt. Washington School. The YMCA in adjoining Anderson Township provides year-round programs. Stanberry Park, in the heart of the suburb, is open all year. Football, basketball, baseball and soccer teams are sponsored for boys and girls ages 6-15. There are also bowling lanes, a roller rink and boarding stables within easy access. Woodland Mound Park is over 1500 acres and offers a golf course, horseback riding and boating.

Convenience shopping is afforded by the Mt. Washington business district. One finds an eclectic array of stores and businesses. Ten minutes away is Anderson Town Center, which includes Macy's and the largest Kroger's in the nation. Eastgate Mall and Biggs Place Mall are located within reasonable driving distance.

The houses, ranging from the modest to the elegant, reflect Mt. Washington's diversity. Well-kept by proud residents, the homes are complimented by large shade trees which line many older streets and enhance the area's quiet atmosphere. As the city's eastern most community, Mt. Washington enjoys a location that is convenient to Downtown Cincinnati. Its recreational facilities and a small-town atmosphere enhance Mt. Washington's attractiveness.

Mt. Washington

Queen City Metro has 2 routes to downtown plus the "Sun Run" which provides 20 minute express service. Downtown Cincinnati is a 20 minute drive. Interstate 275 is a 10-minute drive to the east.

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.

Many doctors offices are located along Red Bank Road in nearby Madisonville. 'Medpace', a research-based drug and medical device company is located at the corner of Madison and Red Bank Roads. Mariemont is a 15-minute drive to 'Jewish Hospital Kenwood'  which is 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 & Marrow Transplant Center. 'Bethesda North Hospital', a Level III Trauma Center, is located in the adjoining Montgomery area and is a short 20-minute drive away. 

Other Cincinnati area hospitals, such as The Christ Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, University Hospital (known for its advanced medical research) and the Children’s Hospital Medical Center are located within a 20-minute drive.

Mariemont was first settled in 1788 and was called Columbia in honor of Christopher Columbus. The village was later named after its founder, Mary Emery, who had in mind to create a model town. Mariemont was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 2007. 

The winding lanes with Georgian, Tudor and colonial style houses create an atmosphere of an old English village.

Mariemont has a garden club, tennis courts and a swim club open to all residents. The village has 14 parks to enjoy as well as a hiking trail along the National Scenic Little Miami River. 

The village has a tower with Carillon Bells. Weekly concerts are held on Sundays. 

There is a summer play school for pre-schoolers and a supervised playground for school-age children, teaching them games and handicraft. Free swimming lessons are given and swim teams are organized to compete in meets throughout the summer. The Mariemont Swim Club, consisting of a regular pool, one for swimming lengths and kiddie pool, is unique in that any resident of Mariemont is automatically a member by paying a nominal yearly fee. T-ball, Knothole, and other baseball teams are offered for all ages including adults. There are softball teams for girls depending on the demand. Soccer has also become very popular with teams for boys and girls. The Parish Center affords a wide selection of year-round activities, especially for youths. For the mature citizens of Mariemont, The Marielders Center is open each weekday from 9 to 5.

Mariemont has a wide variety of specialty shops within easy walking distance to any home in the village. The Kenwood Towne Centre is about 10 minutes away and feature 3 department stores, some 100 shops, services and restaurants. Hyde Park Square and Rookwood Pavilion are also a 10 minute drive.

Homes have quaint mullioned windowpanes. Municipal, commercial and community buildings are in Tudor or English Gothic design, with timbered rafters within. But the charm of Mariemont is more than a matter of architecture. There is great community pride in this complete little world of cultural and social activities. A variety of housing is offered, including single and two-family homes. Townhouses and apartments also have an old-fashioned English flavor. Newer lifestyle condominiums have been built to reflect the Tudor essence of the neighborhood. To people who value tradition, Mariemont is a dream come true. The village was carefully planned to include shopping, banking, and all the other essentials of life... right in the center of town.

Mariemont

Mariemont has several bus lines to downtown Cincinnati. A rush hour bus makes it in 20 minutes as does a Milford express bus. A third takes a little longer through several Cincinnati suburbs, affording transfers to other parts of town. Driving time to downtown Cincinnati is 20 minutes. There is easy access to I-71, I-275, I-75 and the Ronald Reagan Highway.

Mercy Health - Rookwood Medical Hospital Center is located along I-71 and is a modern facility with an emergency department as well as primary care offices. 

Jewish Kenwood - Mercy Hospital is a 10-minute drive to the north. 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 & Marrow Transplant Center. Bethesda North Hospital, a Level III Trauma Center, is located in Montgomery and is a 15-minute drive away. 

Seven of Cincinnati’s finest hospitals are within a 10-minute drive and include: Good Samaritan Hospital, University Hospital, Children’s Hospital Medical Center and The Christ Hospital. Many uptown groups of doctor’s offices are also within easy access.

Hyde Park and Mt. Lookout are two neighboring suburbs that blend together almost seamlessly to form one of Cincinnati’s oldest areas. Hyde Park was established in 1892 by Cincinnati businessmen who wanted an exclusive community for the wealthy and named it after New York’s Hyde Park. The area was annexed by the City of Cincinnati in 1903. Mt. Lookout is located adjacent to Hyde Park and was named for the Mount Lookout Observatory which was moved to this neighborhood in 1873.

There are picnic and play areas at Ault Park and Alms Park, two of Cincinnati’s largest and most beautiful parks. Alms Park has beautiful views of the Ohio River. Ault Park has a lovely pavilion that serves as a lookout point to the beautiful gardens. This park hosts many outdoor events during warmer months including a Concours d’Elegance car show, dances and a 4th of July celebration. Annwood Park is located on Madison Road and is a serene parklet with a fountain. 

The private Hyde Park Country Club has an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts and a swimming pool. The Cincinnati Country Club, also private, has an 18-hole golf course, swimming pool, squash and tennis courts. The Mt. Lookout Swim Club is private. Nearby Lunken Playfield (public) offers tennis, archery, golf and baseball. Marinas along the nearby Ohio River provide excellent facilities for boating enthusiasts. An indoor tennis club is located across from Lunken Airport and a racquetball facility is located in nearby Fairfax. 

There are also a variety of athletic and rec activities sponsored by neighborhood schools and special interest groups. Hyde Park Square hosts the annual Hyde Park Art Show with over 200 artists showcasing their work. The Hyde Park Blast (held in June) is another square event for runners and bikers.

Hyde Park and Mt. Lookout Squares feature excellent specialty shops, local restaurants and cafes as well as popular pubs. Hyde Park Square hosts a farmer’s market every Sunday. The Echo (on the side of the square) has been a popular place for a meal since 1945 and is open for breakfast and lunch daily. In Mt. Lookout, Zip’s Cafe (which was established in 1926) is known for its burgers. 

Hyde Park Plaza Shopping Center, Rookwood Commons and Rookwood Pavilion serve all convenience needs. Nearby Oakley has its own “downtown” strip along Madison Road with popular eateries, cafes and shops. Kenwood Towne Centre (with Nordstrom, Dilliards and Macy’s as anchors) and Sycamore Plaza (aka Kenwood Square) are only a 15-minute drive away. All feature nationally branded stores along with everything from casual to gourmet dining. 

Need a donut fix? Local Busken Bakery bakes its goodies in Hyde Park and this particular location is open 24 hours a day. And, we cannot forget Peace Love and Little Donuts where you can find scrumptious cake donuts with delectable toppings and frostings.

Hyde Park and Mt. Lookout are adjacent urban communities where people of all ages enjoy the convenience of being centrally located and only minutes from downtown. Throughout this community, older homes are lovingly care for in an urban setting with a suburban vibe. Boasting original exteriors, these homes have modern, up-to-date features for today's living standards. One finds homes of all sizes as well as  apartments, condos and townhouses. 

Head up the hill and there are larger home estates with magnificent Ohio River views as well as wondering streets of beautiful lawns featuring exceptional properties. Homes near Madison Road or Observatory and Erie Avenues may be on smaller lots, but still have beautiful facades and well-planned interior spaces. These communities are a very hip place to live! 

Wherever one lives in the Hyde Park and Mt. Lookout areas, residents love to take advantage of walking their neighborhood whether to enjoy a meal, coffee, drink at a pub or shopping. Dog walking and jogging are very popular activities, too.

Hyde Park - Mt. Lookout

Hyde Park and Mt. Lookout have good access to the heart of Cincinnati, within 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the point of departure. I-71 links the area with all interstate highways and most major thoroughfares. Columbia Parkway is a popular route towards downtown Cincinnati. Cincinnati Metro Bus services the area.

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.