Mercy Health Fairfield Hospital and UC Health are within 15 minutes of any part of Colerain Township. Other major hospitals such as Good Samaritan Hospital, Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Christ Hospital and University Hospital can be reached within 20 to 30 minutes. The township offers EMS services.

Colerain Township was settled in 1790 by John Dunlap of Coleraine, Ireland. The great forests and farmlands that once dominated this area have given way to shaded streets and large traditional homes on spacious grounds. Today Colerain Township is the second largest township in Ohio with 42.9 square miles and over 58,000 residents.

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Ross Urgent Care (affiliated with McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital – TriHealth) is located on Ross-Millville Road. The Ross Fire Department provides fire and EMS services to the area. Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital is located just east of Morgan Township in Fairfield, and The Fort Hamilton Hospital is located to the northeast. McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital - TriHealth is located in Oxford. Cincinnati Children’s Fairfield is located on Mack Road.

Ross Township was named the ‘new frontier’ of Butler County by the Journal News, citing the spurt of residential growth in the once rural area. Ross was first called “Venice” when the area was for platted by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Clark in 1817.

Forest Run Wildlife Preserve has 82 acres and offers picnic facilities, a playground and nature trails. Tanglewood Lake offers fishermen a chance to get out that rod and do a little angling. Gardening is a popular pastime with a farmers market just about anywhere you go on township roads. Bicycling enthusiasts often challenge themselves on the rolling hills of the township, so drivers beware! Stricker’s Grove located just outside Ross is a private amusement park only open to the public four days a year, but you should try to go at least once to see this historical gem. It has 16 midway rides, a games arcade, picnic areas and Butler County’s only wooden roller coasters are just a few features of this park. The Morgan Ross Athletic Association offers youth sports programs. For those interested in radio-controlled flying,  the Ross Area Flyers club has a field on SR126 (Cincinnati Brookville Road.)

Both Ross and Millville meet the daily needs of nearby residents with groceries and gas, but most residents head to Harrison or Fairfield for more expansive shopping. Northgate Mall is about a 10-minute drive. Fairfield offers Bridgewater Falls on Princeton Road with 30 retail stores and restaurants.

Founded in 1803, Ross Township sits in south central Butler County and includes the villages of Ross and Millville. 6,400 residents are spread throughout the area with more arriving each year. Rural farms are disappearing and are being developed as city residents flee to a more relaxed country lifestyle. The area is rich in Native American archeological settings with several mound sites located on private property. Homes range from old-style residences to newly built homes on acreage or in subdivisions. Homes are available in all price ranges.

Ross Township

U.S. Rt. 27 is the primary access route through the township that leads to either south to Cincinnati or north to Oxford. State Routes 126 and 748 bisect the area. Butler County has three regional airports, including Butler County Regional in Hamilton, Hook Field in Middletown, and Miami University Field in Oxford. Cincinnati West Airport is less than 10 minutes away in Harrison; it’s a short 19-minute drive to the Greater Cincinnati  Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Mercy Health West Hospital is within a 10-minute drive. The Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in College Hill is also convenient to Mt. Healthy. All major Cincinnati hospitals are about 30-minutes driving time from the community. Two hospitals in Hamilton, Ohio are a 20-minute drive to the north.

Living up to its name, Mt. Healthy was established in 1817 by citizens who survived a cholera epidemic in 1850. In 1951, it became a city. Mt. Healthy is just 15 short miles from downtown Cincinnati.

Mt. Healthy has an aquatics center and playground located at the City Park. Residents enjoy summer concerts there as well as the play fields for baseball, soccer and football and walking trails. Heritage Park features a paved walkway and pond. The Forest Avenue Wetland Park is a nature preserve with ponds and unpaved walking trail. This park also features  a picnic shelter. 

Nearby are the Winton Woods public golf course and the 18-hole private Clovernook Club. Residents enjoy the Powell Crosley YMCA with membership for year-round swimming, summer day camps for children and tennis courts. There are two racquetball courts, one in North College Hill (five minutes away) and the other in Forest Park (10 minutes away). There is also a tennis club in North College Hill. Nearby Winton Woods County Park affords fishing, boating, horseback riding, archery and 18-hole golf course and ice skating in season. There is also trailer and tent camping in a very nice campground. 

Annual events in Mt. Healthy include a fireworks display to celebrate Independence Day. During December, the community has several holiday activities to enjoy.

There are many local convenient stores throughout Mt. Healthy. Northgate Mall is about 10 minutes away and features several brand-name stores. Spring Hill Shopping Center and Hilltop Plaza Shopping Center are located within a 10-minute drive. The Kenwood Towne Centre is about 20 minutes away and offers 100+ stores as well as Nordstrom, Macy's and Dillard's department stores.

Mt. Healthy offers a variety of dwellings. These modest houses are on small lots and make perfect starter homes. The neighborhood business district is typical of the spirit in this congenial little city. The majority of the merchants still do business the old way. Some specialty stores even draw customers from all over Hamilton County, because they have old, hard-to-get items. With convenient shopping and Queen City Metro bus service nearby, today's homebuyer will find Mt. Healthy an excellent value in good living.

Mt. Healthy

Cincinnati buses provide regular service (and more frequent during rush hours) to Northgate Mall and downtown Cincinnati. It is a short distance to I-275 Circle Freeway which connects with I-75, I-71 and the Ronald Reagan Highway. Driving time to downtown is 25 minutes.

The closest hospital is Mercy Health Harrison Medical Center  Other area hospitals in Cincinnati, including Bethesda North, Good Samaritan, Children’s Hospital Medical Center, The Christ Hospital and University Hospital are all within 20-30 minutes by car. The city of Harrison has a Cincinnati Children’s Outpatient facility.

There are almost 14,000 residents of Harrison Township and within the township is the city of Harrison, named for the ninth U.S. President, William Henry Harrison. The most “famous visitor” to Harrison Township may have been Confederate General John Hunt Morgan. In July of 1863 Morgan’s Raiders travelled through Harrison on their way to their eventual capture near Cincinnati.

Miami Whitewater Forest has over nine miles of pave trails and six miles of nature trails. An 18-hole golf course if available along with playgrounds and soccer fields. Its 85-acre lake is available for fishing and boating. 

The River City West Sports Complex offers softball leagues during warmer months. And, for the water sports fan, Brookville Lake is a short drive in the country. 

Along with the golf course at Miami Whitewater Forrest, Grand Oaks and Rolling Hills offer the golf enthusiast ample opportunities. 

History buffs may visit the home of Ohio’s fifth Governor Othneil Looker. Harrison Village Park is the final resting place for some Revolutionary War veterans. Governor Bebb Park is a quaint preserve just across the line in Butler County and features a pioneer village.

Harrison Township offers many local and nationally branded stores and restaurants throughout the city. Historic Downtown Harrison includes dining and unique shopping opportunities, and includes Harrison Home Bakery, a local tradition for over 100 years. 

On Wednesdays, a short drive up US 52 brings residents of Harrison Township to Indiana’s White’s Farm, a “destination” site of one of the most unique and comprehensive flea markets and home of the weekly “miscellaneous sale”.  White’s Farm is the site of one of the few remaining livestock auctions, conducted by the fourth-generation White family auctioneer. Or one may prefer to drive along I-74 toward Cincinnati and enjoy its many shopping and dining opportunities.

Harrison Township was founded in 1873 and still offers rural charm and beauty. Within the metropolitan area of Cincinnati, residents enjoy easy access to the city while living among the green spaces that the township has to offer. One finds all types of homes from large to small in Harrison Township. There are many newly built homes located on beautiful lots in the region. Harrison Township offers quick access to all the modern conveniences and is the gateway to the wonders and recreation and relaxation opportunities of Indiana.

Harrison Township

Harrison Township is located on I-74 with close access to I-275 and the Ronald Reagan Highway, Connections to I-71, and I-75 make traveling throughout Cincinnati a 30-45 minute drive. The Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky airport services the area. The township abuts the State of Indiana.

Fifteen minutes away from Colerain Township are beautiful Winton Woods and Miami Whitewater Park, well-maintained county parks offering golfing, boating, riding stables, hiking trails and vast picnic grounds. Colerain Township features 10 parks with over 250 acres of park land, 10 shelter houses, 12 ball fields and 8 soccer fields. Residents enjoy an amphitheater, spray ground, skate park, disc golf course, two boat ramps to the Great Miami River, community gardens as well as seven playgrounds. Clippard Park and Colerain Park  offer tennis courts and a baseball diamond. 

The private Orchard Hills Swim Club is located off Cheviot Road. Pebble Creek Country Club and Clovernook Country Club have 18-hole golf courses in the area. There are four well-stocked fishing lakes in the area. The Groesbeck Park on Galbraith Road has baseball diamonds and 2 football fields. There is active interest in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Explorers. Also available is knothole baseball for boys and softball for girls. Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve is located at the corner of Colerain Avenue & Poole Road and the Clippard YMCA is located on Cheviot Road. 

The Senior & Community Center is a popular place to enjoy taking an exercise class. Residents are treated to an annual 4th of July event with music and fireworks. During warmer months, there are many events in the parks including outdoor movies and concerts. 

Vinoklet Winery on Colerain Avenue features a restaurant and sponsor fun public events for the community to enjoy.

The Northgate Mall represents is located right in the heart of Colerain Township with several brand-name stores. Colerain Towne Center and Western Hills Plaza are also convenient to Colerain Township. More stores are located in Fairfield Township at Bridgewater Falls or throughout West Chester. For avid bargain shoppers, it is a 20-minute drive from I-275 to I-75 north to the Cincinnati Premium Outlet mall in Monroe.

Since development began, this beautiful rural-like section has had such tremendous appeal and growth that Colerain Township today actually includes four important communities: Groesbeck, Monfort Heights, White Oak and portions of Mt. Airy. Each of these communities offers a variety of spacious ranches and multi-level designs, traditional and contemporary homes. For anyone looking for a delightful place to live, Colerain has the best of everything.

Colerain Township

The Colerain Interchange to expressway I-75 is about 15 minutes away. Driving time to downtown Cincinnati is 25 minutes. Ronald Reagan Highway and I-275 pass through the northern section of the township making easy access to I-74, I-75 and I-71.