'Bethesda North Hospital' –  a Level III Trauma Center –  is a 10-minute drive away, with well-used emergency room facilities. 'Jewish Hospital Kenwood' is also located within ten minutes drive time and 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 also offers the region’s only adult Blood & Marrow Transplant Center. 

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 25-minute drive.

The country-like atmosphere of Amberley Village, named for a village in England, has been carefully preserved through the years. It has 3,600 residents and is a Tree City USA per the National Arbor Day Foundation.

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'Bethesda North Hospital' –  a Level III Trauma Center –  is a 15-minute drive away, with well-used emergency room facilities. 'Jewish Hospital Kenwood' is also located within 15 minutes drive time and is located in Sycamore Township. This hospital features a state-of-the-art patient tower as well as a 24-hour emergency department. It also offers the region’s only adult Blood & Marrow Transplant Center. 

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 25-minute drive.

At its entrance, Roselawn’s business district extends a hearty welcome that sets the tone of the entire community. There are 6,700 residents who enjoy living along gas and gas-like street lamp streets. .

Roselawn Park has a nationally recognized baseball facility with batting cages, four ball fields that are maintained to MLB  standards, grandstand seating for 450 people, press box, concessions and artificial turf for the infield. The park is also home to a 1000 Hands playground. Avon Fields, an 18-hole public golf course, is located 10 minutes away. Maketewah Country Club is a private club with an 18-hole course and is 5-minutes away. Losantiville Country Club is also private with 18 holes of golfing pleasure. Five minutes away is the Cincinnati Gardens, site of professional and collegiate sports and area-wide shows. The Mayerson Jewish Community Center is located in nearby Amberley Village and offers a state-of-the-art fitness center and welcomes all regardless of race, religion or ability.

Roselawn has three small shopping centers: The Valley Shopping Center, Hillcrest Square and Summit Plaza. These are within walking distance for most residents. The post office and public library are conveniently located in the Valley Center. Kenwood Towne Center and Sycamore Plaza with over 200 national-brand stores including Nordstrom’s, Macy’s and Dillards, is a 10-15 minute drive.

Visitors find a delightful structure with a complete group of shops, stores, a library branch and fifty professional offices all under one roof. It is indeed a fitting introduction to the lovely, unpretentious residential areas that lie beyond. Most of the homes are two-story English and early American styles which are neatly situated on small, well-kept lots. In addition to the interesting variety of designs, the houses offer a wide range in size and price. The many fine restaurants, the congenial atmosphere, and the easy access to Interstate 75 make Roselawn even more attractive.

Roselawn

Queen City Metro buses connect Roselawn with Downtown Cincinnati on a regular schedule about 25 minutes apart during the day, and more frequently at rush hours, with the trip to town taking 30 minutes. Access to I-75 is about a mile from Roselawn. The Ronald Reagan Highway, to the north, gives access to I-71 and I-275.

Jewish Kenwood - Mercy Hospital  is conveniently located in Sycamore Township and is only a 10-minute drive. 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. 

Mercy Health - Rookwood Medical Hospital Center is located along I-71 in nearby Hyde Park and is a state-of-the-art facility with an emergency department as well as primary care offices. The area’s largest teaching hospital, the University Hospital, is 10 minutes away. Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Good Samaritan and The Christ Hospital are all located within a 10-12 minute drive.

Back in the 1850’s, many wealthy Cincinnatians chose this scenic area to build their stately mansions, establishing a pattern of gracious living that still exists.

Pleasant Ridge Community Center has a fitness room, gym, swimming, tennis, nature study and other recreational programs supervised by the Cincinnati Recreation Department. Nearby Losantiville Country Club is private and features an 18-hole golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts and a club house with dining options. Avon Fields, 10-minutes away, is a public, 18-hole course. Kenwood Country Club, which is private, has two 18-hole golf courses and is about 10-minutes away. 

Pleasant Ridge Park is a kid’s dream! Play on the “castle”, with all of its cubby holes and climbing structures. This park has baseball and soccer fields and tennis courts. The outdoor deep-water pool and wading pool keep residents cool and refreshed during summer. Nearby in Amberley Village is French Park with many picnic areas as well as trails to enjoy and explore.

Along Montgomery Road are many shops and cafes to enjoy. The Loving Hut features Asian-style, vegan meals. Nine Giant Brewing is a local brewery and pub.The Coffee Exchange takes care of your caffeine needs and is a wonderful place to relax and read from their many books housed there. Everybody’s Records is the place for LP or DVD searches and has been serving music lovers for decades. These are just a few of many local stores and restaurants to patronize. We could go on and on: Pleasant Ridge Chili, Queen City Comics... 

Pleasant Ridge is within 10 minutes of Kenwood Towne Centre with three large department stores and about 100 smaller shops and restaurants. Sycamore Square in Kenwood has even more national branded stores.

Today’s Pleasant Ridge, however, is a community of block parties, neighborhood clubs, and citizens involved in various activities. Home buyers can find an assortment of Tudors to choose from. Many of the wide, winding streets have spacious old frame houses almost hidden by the ancient trees that surround them. Other areas offer comfortable homes of unpretentious beauty; still others have newer brick houses. Pleasant Ridge is rich in heritage and moderately-priced homes that attract first-time buyers. The charm of Pleasant Ridge is always present  with its gas-lit streets.

Pleasant Ridge

The main street in Pleasant Ridge – Montgomery Road – leads to the Ronald Reagan Highway, I-71, I-75 and I-275 expressways. Driving time to downtown Cincinnati is about 10 minutes. Queen City Metro buses serve Pleasant Ridge at about 15-minute intervals.

There are several hospitals serving Silverton. Mercy Health - The Jewish Hospital is conveniently located on Kenwood Road in nearby Sycamore Township and is only a five-minute drive. 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 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.

Silverton is a proud, enterprising village with a heritage that dates back to days shortly after the Revolutionary War. The atmosphere is still antique, but the spirit is progressive in every way. The area was settled in 1809 as a farming community with a railroad stop. Some notable Silverton residents include: Heisman Trophy winner, Roger Staubach; Fortune 500 CEO Carl Lindner; MLB Hall of Fame member and Cincinnati Reds Shortstop, Barry Larkin; and Olympian George Quigley. Silverton now has 4,800 residents. The village is enjoying a $50 million redevelopment project along Montgomery Road which is bringing luxury apartments, office space as well as street-level retail and restaurant spaces.

There are two parks in Silverton. Silverton Park (Montgomery Road and Highland Avenue) is located on the site of the original Silverton Train Station and one can see a replica of that station that now serves a museum with photos from the village’s past as well as the Olympic uniform worn by Silverton native and former Reds’ player Barry Larkin. This park also features a Veterans Plaza to honor those who have served. The Ralph W. Ficke Memorial Park (Montgomery and Stewart Roads) has 12 acres and includes a soccer field, baseball diamonds, batting cage, tennis court, two half-court basketball courts as well as a picnic shelter. Enjoy walking along the trail at this park. Silverton residents enjoy an annual Memorial Day Parade, Taste of Silverton, Family Fun Walk and tree-lighting ceremony in December, among other community events. Meier’s Winery has been in business for more than 100 years and once grew grapes on land that is now the Kenwood Towne Centre. The winery first made fresh grape juice and then wine. During prohibition, it reverted to creating sparkling grape juice. Following the repeal of prohibition in 1933, the company returned to wine making. The company now makes 45 kinds of wines as well as premium grape juices.  The Silverton Cafe has been a local spot since the early 1970s and is located on Montgomery Road.

There is an abundance of convenience shopping along Montgomery and Plainfield Roads. Kenwood Towne Centre and Sycamore Plaza are a five-minute drive east of Silverton offering hundreds of national brand stores.

Along its two main streets, the business section is a bustling affair. Here new-looking stores, professional buildings and the famous Meier’s Wine Cellar can be found. The residential district has some secluded neighborhoods that can match those of most prestigious suburbs in the area. Homes are attractive, with their modest dignity, their beautiful shade trees, and neatly-kept grounds. These houses come in an assortment of comfortable ranch designs, as well as smaller frame and brick capes. Those seeking a community of friendly neighbors and family-owned stores will find Silverton has a special quality that no planner could ever blueprint.

Silverton

I-71 passes through Silverton at its southern boundary, bringing downtown Cincinnati within 15 minutes’ driving time and providing quick access toward Columbus. I-75, I-275 and the Ronald Reagan Highway are about 15 minutes away. Queen City Metro bus service is readily available since Silverton is on several bus routes serving Cincinnati and suburban areas beyond Silverton.

Jewish Hospital Kenwood Merch Health is within a five-minute drive of Deer Park and 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 also offers the region’s only adult Blood & Marrow Transplant Center. Bethesda North Hospital –  a Level III Trauma Center –  is located on Montgomery Road and is about 15-minutes away. This full-service hospital has well-used emergency room facilities that are the third busiest in Greater Cincinnati. 

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.

Earlier in the century, herds of deer came to this thickly wooded area to drink from the many streams and brooks.

Chamberlin Park has13.5 acres and offers baseball and soccer fields, tennis courts, a corn hole court, walking track, play structures and a shelter house. The community hosts Deer Park Days there in the summer with rides, games and fireworks as well as outdoor concerts and yoga sessions. The Francis R. Healy Community Center is available for residents to rent and has two covered shelters and is located within the park.

A large, convenience shopping center is located in Dillonvale, a few minutes from Deer Park. The expansive Kenwood Towne Centre, with Cincinnati’s finest department stores, is five-minutes away. Sycamore Square is also located in nearby Kenwood with even more shopping opportunities. Local restaurants are located in Dillonvale, Kenwood and Blue Ash.

The woodlands and cool shaded waters have long since disappeared, but Deer Park still maintains a quiet, restful atmosphere. The adjoining community of Dillonvale has a similar personality. Branching off from the business section are many tree-shaded streets with dwellings that range from ranches and Cape Cods to homes that are tastefully designed, but less expensive. Although most of the residents have been here for many years, Deer Park and Dillonvale are beginning to attract new residents. Both communities offer wholesome living in an area that never lost its respect for peace and quiet.

Deer Park

Deer Park is strategically situated between I-75 and I-71. The Ronald Reagan Highway travels along the northern boundary giving quick access to far-reaching areas of Hamilton County. Driving time to downtown Cincinnati is 25 minutes. Deer Park is served by Queen City Metro buses.

Sycamore Township Fire and EMS serve Dillonvale residents. 'Jewish Hospital Kenwood' is also located within 5 minutes drive time and is located in Sycamore Township. This hospital features a state-of-the-art patient tower as well as a 24-hour emergency department. It also offers the region’s only adult Blood & Marrow Transplant Center. 'Bethesda North Hospital' –  a Level III Trauma Center –  is a 10-minute drive away, with well-used emergency room facilities. 

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 25-minute drive.

As one of Cincinnati’s inner-ring bedroom communities, Dillonvale and its nearby neighbor Kenwood, experienced explosive growth after World War II. Hamilton County residents looking for a place to call home liked the area’s gently rolling hills and shady sites and moved here by the hundreds forming a close-knit community.

Because of its easy interstate access, you can reach all of Cincinnati’s major attractions within minutes.  Nearby Sharon Woods Park affords an 18-hole public golf course, a lake, vast picnic areas and abundant nature trails.

Residents have great access to shopping with the newly renovated Dillonvale Shopping Center. Located just minutes away is Cincinnati’s premier shopping destination – Kenwood Towne Centre.

Tucked between Amberley Village and Deer Park in the unincorporated area of Sycamore Township is Dillonvale. 3700 inhabitants have chosen this quiet residential area that offers all the advantages of affordable suburban living with access to urban entertainment and activities. Although many residents have deep roots in the community, with its easy commute to the rest of the county the area is attracts new homeowners.

Dillonvale

Dillonvale is served by Queen City Metro buses. Because of its location situated between two major highways (I-71 & I-75), and with the Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway, residents have a quick access to far-reaching areas of Hamilton County within minutes. Driving time to downtown Cincinnati is 15 minutes.

Jewish Hospital Kenwood is the closest hospital to Reading with a 5-minute drive time. This hospital is located on Kenwood Road in Sycamore Township and features a state-of-the-art patient tower as well as a 24-hour emergency department. It also offers the region’s only adult Blood and Marrow Transplant Center. Bethesda North Hospital –  a Level III Trauma Center –  is a 15-minute drive away, with well-used emergency room facilities. 

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 25-minute drive.

In 1794,German immigrant Abraham Voorhees moved his family from their home near Philadelphia, building a large log cabin along the west bank of the Millcreek. Another visitor, Harvey Redinbo, also purchased land nearby. This early settlement was known as Voorhees-Town, but was later changed to Reading in the honor of Redinbo’s hometown. Reading was incorporated as a village on March 24, 1851.

Reading is TV’s Mayberry come to life. Little League baseball, soccer, scouts, and cheering the local high school football team are big here with the focus on community events. Koening Park, famous for seemingly monthly festivals and Little League baseball, is busy year round with civic or social groups renting the shelters for reunions and parties of all types. Centennial Park and its football stadium is likewise kept busy. The community sponsors events all year long, ranging from Easter egg hunts, parades, festivals and arts and crafts shows. A busy historic and nearby senior center offer programs and outings. The community pool is a cool place to hang out during the summer. 

Nearby Sharon Woods draws Reading residents for its hiking and bike trails around the lake, 18-hole golf course, vast picnic areas and scores of things to do.

Two separate corridors form the shopping district in Reading:  the Reading Road corridor and the Benson Street Historic District. If you’re shopping for anything bridal related from music to cakes to tiaras, Reading, along Benson Street, is the Bridal Capital of the region. There are 10+ gown shops and 34+ wedding professionals to help make that day really special. The neighborhood also has many local shops and restaurants for every day needs. 

The upscale Kenwood Towne Center is a short 10-minute drive and offers 100s of national brand stores along with Nordstrom, Dilliard's and Macy's.

Reading, the “Crossroads of Opportunity”, is located four miles north of downtown Cincinnati within the I-275 beltway. As one of Cincinnati’s original suburbs it quickly became a ‘bedroom’ community. Families and businesses alike have been here, some for many generations, either living ‘down in the valley’, or up on ‘the hill’. A large portion of the city includes housing from 1880’s; traditional Cape Cod and ranch homes are also prevalent. Businesses continue to relocate to the area because of its ease in transportation and access to employees.

Reading

Twenty minutes from downtown Cincinnati, Reading has easy access to both I-75, I-71, and the Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway, making it one of the more accessible neighborhoods in the Greater Cincinnati beltway. Queen City Metro buses serve the community along busy Reading Road. It’s about a 30-minute drive to the Greater Cincinnati International Airport.

There are several hospitals serving Madeira. Jewish Hospital Kenwood is conveniently located on Kenwood Road in nearby Sycamore Township and is only a five-minute drive. 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 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.

Daniel Bates arrived in Madeira in 1787 and purchased land in 1804. From 1788-1794, John Cleves Symmes surveyed and sold land in Hamilton County including Madeira. In 1866 the railroad through Madeira was completed and the stop was called "John Madeira" after the local landowner and treasurer of the railroad. Today, the railroad station is a charming hallmark of Madeira reminding residents of its early village history.

There are three parks located in Madeira. Sellman Park features a baseball diamond and soccer field, playground, tennis courts, basketball courts along with a picnic grove. McDonald Commons Park is 17 acres and has baseball and soccer fields, playground area, tennis, batting cage,and a picnic shelter. The Nelle V. Hosbrook Bird Sanctuary is a great place to walk or hike with its two-acre wooded setting and trails. Madeira has an attractive membership swim club and the 36-hole, private Kenwood Country Club is a short drive away. There are several school playgrounds that accommodate an abundant outdoor sports program in season. Tennis may be enjoyed at many outdoor courts as well as the air-conditioned private Camargo Racquet Club and the Camargo Club on Shawnee Run Road. Next door to there is a handball and paddleball court. Madeira is known for its festive 4th of July parade and people line up their chairs early to get a good seat to watch. The community also offers several festivals along Miami Road in the heart of downtown Madeira throughout the year. Residents enjoy concerts in the park during warmer months.

There are excellent shopping facilities in Madeira for ordinary needs. There are branches of several major banks and many restaurants and local shops in the community. Also, five minutes away is Kenwood Towne Centre and Sycamore Plaza. Besides branches of Cincinnati’s three largest department stores, Nordstrom’s, Macy’s and Dillard’s, there are 100+ smaller shops and restaurants in these malls.

Madeira has merited quite a few “Best Ofs” throughout the years from Business Week, Cincy Magazine and US News and World Report. The community has many spirited citizens who work diligently to preserve a friendly neighborhood setting. One of the prime attractions to this neighborhood is the wide choice in housing including ranch styles, cape cods, colonials, contemporaries as well as newly constructed homes and lifestyle condos. The business district is a draw for shopping, coffee breaks and dining. Madeira is the perfect choice for those interested in the convenience of a suburban community that is located just 12 miles from Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati.

Madeira

Madeira is within minutes of the expressways and is also serviced by a city bus to the shopping centers and downtown Cincinnati. This area is readily accessible to I-71 and I-275 and the Ronald Reagan Highway. It is also within 15 minutes of the Millcreek Valley industries and I-75. Driving time to downtown Cincinnati is 15 minutes.

Six of Cincinnati’s major hospitals including Christ Hospital, University Hospital, Good Samaritan, and the Childrens Hospital Medical Center are within 15 to 20 minutes. The Daniel Drake Center for post-acute care is located within a five to 10-minute drive. The Tri-Health Evendale Hospital is a 10-minute drive. Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital is 15-minutes away. Wyoming operates a full clinic staffed 24 hours a day.

Wyoming was named after the Wyoming Valley in Pennsylvania, with settlers arriving  in the early 1800s. The Miami & Erie Canal located in Lockland brought workers to that area who in turn built their homes in Wyoming. In 1851 with railroad service, residential subdivisions grew and Wyoming became an official village in 1874 with 600 residents. In 1951 the village became a city with 5,000 residents. Today, old-home lovers traveling down the wide tree-lined streets of Wyoming can relive much of this community’s early grandeur.

The Wyoming Civic Center is a hub of bowling, teenage activities and adult social programs. Many organizations such as the Junior Women’s Club, the Wyoming Women’s Club and Kiwanis use the center as a meeting place. There is an active Newcomers Group. 

The Wyoming Golf Club is a private 9-hole course with paddle tennis and swimming. Winton Woods features a public 18-hole golf course. Glenview golf course is located in nearby Glendale. There are other private country clubs: Kenwood, Clovernook and Maketewah, each about 15 minutes away. 

The Wyoming Recreation Center program provides a broad spectrum of activities, gymnasiums, skate park, athletic fields, playgrounds and day camps, as well as swimming pools, swim lessons and swim teams and exercise programs for all ages. 

The Wyoming Swim Club is available by membership. The Powel Crosley, Jr. YMCA is minutes away.  

Wyoming is home to  six parks, plus playgrounds and fields with baseball, soccer and football fields. There are also several trails for hikers and bikers to enjoy. 

The community hosts an annual Art Show in May. Concerts and outdoor movies are held on the Village Green and Civic Center during the summer. The annual May Fete is community festival with rides, games and fun. The Fourth of July celebration is a huge tradition with a parade, fireworks and a fun Muddy Pig race. The Fall Festival is held in October and features vendors along the streets, with food and crafts. Light Up Wyoming is held in December as is the One-Stop Shop held usually the  first Saturday in December.

Local Wyoming shops and restaurants are available in the village area. The Wyoming Pastry Shop was established in 1934 and has earned many local awards for their baked goods. There are several cafes and restaurants to enjoy – Half Day Cafe, Gabby’s Cafe, CWC The Restaurant, Tela Bar + Kitchen, Wyoming Community Coffee and Station Family + BBQ. Kenwood Towne Centre is about 15 minutes away and offers 100+ national brand stores as well as Nordstrom, Macy's and Dillard's department stores.

Vestiges of its leisurely horse and carriage days are evident in the many Victorian houses with spacious stables and gazebos in the gardens. All are hidden in the seclusion of ancient shade trees. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places is one district composed of 300 homes. In recent years, new homes have been added in transitional versions of good taste. But they still reflect the same prosperity, the same sense of well-being as those in older sections of the city. The beauty of Wyoming’s landscape, with its many hills and valleys, attracts people of all ages. At night, many high points offer a lighted-jewel panorama of the city that is a sight to behold. Residents share a glorious heritage and cultural advantages. Wyoming allows all this and more within minutes.

Wyoming

I-75 is five minutes away and downtown Cincinnati is about 20 minutes via the highway. Ronald Reagan Highway provides quick access to the east and west sides of town. Cincinnati buses serve Wyoming on a 30-minute schedule.

The Bethesda Family Clinic is located in Norwood. Citizens benefit from living close to  many area hospitals. Rookwood Medical Center Mercy Health  is located along I-71 and is a state-of-the-art facility with an emergency department as well as primary care offices.  Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital at Norwood provides post-acute care. 

Jewish Hospital Kenwood Mercy Health is located in Sycamore Township and is only a 10-minute drive. 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. 

Other Cincinnati area hospitals, such as The Christ Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, and the Children’s Hospital Medical Center are located within a 15-minute drive. Many uptown groups of doctor’s offices are also within easy access. One of the most advanced medical facilities in the country for research is located within the (Cincinnati) University Hospital complex, located in nearby Avondale.

Covering three-square miles, the City of Norwood is located in the heart of Cincinnati and is the second most-populous city in the county with 19,000 residents. In 1809 Samuel Bowman settled in Norwood and the railroad laid its tracks in 1866. In 1869 an 81-acre subdivision called Norwood Heights was platted and the community grew to 423 people. Once passenger trains were established, Norwood (a shortened word for Northwood) grew and in 1888 it became a village with a population of 1000. By 1896 that population grew to 7,000 people. In 1903 the village became a city when residents rejected becoming part of Cincinnati.

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Recreational opportunities abound for Norwood’s residents. The city’s parks system maintains nine neighborhood parks featuring ball fields, swimming pools, tennis courts, basketball courts and picnic areas. Norwood’s Recreation Commission, Community Center and YMCA offer a wide range of facilities, equipment and programs. The community hosts an annual Fourth of July parade.

An area of approximately three square miles, Norwood is host to three large shopping centers and only minutes from others. Surrey Square Mall and Central Park Mall are located in the heart of downtown Norwood. Rookwood Pavilion and Rookwood Commons are located on the outskirts of Norwood. Open-air shopping includes supermarkets, clothing, discount, hardware, car dealerships, books, furniture and more. Nearby Hyde Park and Kenwood offer even more shopping and dining opportunities.

Today, Norwood offers choice real estate that blends with a growing commercial sector. You’ll find charming older homes including many Victorian houses along gas-lit, tree-lined streets throughout this neighborhood. City services are a priority for the community. Retail and commercial growth is a major attraction for business and residents. Its prime location places Norwood literally in the center of the city, easily accessed by I-75, I-71 and the Norwood Lateral. University and other Clifton-area hospitals are minutes away. Shopping opportunities have doubled with the opening of Rookwood Pavilion, Rookwood Commons and new business in the heart of downtown Norwood.

Norwood

Ideally set between I-71 and I-75, the city’s own Norwood Lateral connects the super highways. Norwood is 15 minutes from Downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Queen City Metro Bus service serves the area.

Baseball fields, tennis courts, a walking track and a children’s play	area are available by the municipal building for use by Amberley Village residents. French Park has picnic areas and hiking paths as well a lovely picnic areas. The Mayerson Jewish Community Center is located in the village and is a gathering place for area residents. The facility has indoor and outdoor pools, state-of-the-art fitness center as well as many fitness classes.  The J also hosts many arts and cultural events and welcomes all regardless of race, religion or ability. The village hosts an annual ice cream social.

Amberley Village has a choice of three large shopping areas: Kenwood Towne Centre and Sycamore Plaza are about 10 minutes away. For everyday needs, nearby Pleasant Ridge has several local shops and restaurants.  Nearby Dillonvale Shopping Center is a short drive and has a grocery store, hardware store, drug store as well as other shops and a cafe.

Amberley Village is located in the center of Cincinnati and is known for its winding streets, towering trees and elegant homes. This is a lovely residential area with many beautiful homes located on one or more acres of land creating a park-like atmosphere. Because many of the homes were custom built, Amberley Village provides a range of housing prices and designs with lots that ramble luxuriously over wide, velvety lawns. Some even have picturesque white fences to outline their spacious grounds, for an added concept of rural living. This quiet, congenial community is the result of careful planning by both its citizens and government.

Amberley

There is no public transportation in Amberley Village except school bus service. Ronald Reagan Highway is located on the edge of the village, provides quick and easy access to 1-75 and 1-71 and 1-275. Downtown Cincinnati is 20 minutes away.