Bethesda North in Montgomery and Mercy Health – Fairfield on Mack Road are within 15 minutes of Glendale. Cincinnati Children's – Liberty Campus and UC Health West Chester Hospital are a 10-minute drive. Good Samaritan, Christ and other hospitals  within the heart of Cincinnati are within 25 minutes.

The Glendale Historic District contains within its boundaries what is believed to be the oldest planned subdivision village in America. William Alexander Procter and William Cooper Procter (presidents of Procter & Gamble) were one-time prominent residents. One finds a variety of homes from historic residences from the 1850s and every decade thereafter in a wide variety of price points.  In 2020 Glendale become a railroad "Quiet Zone". Trains are prohibited from blowing horns within the Village.

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Mercy Fairfield Hospital is located on Mack Road in neighboring Fairfield and is a 5-10 minute drive for Springdale residents. I-275 east makes Bethesda North TriHealth Hospital easily accessible within 20 minutes and Mercy Hospital North in Hamilton is also approximately 20 minutes away. Cincinnati’s other fine hospitals, including the Children’s Hospital Medical Center, are approximately 25–30 minutes to the south.

The area was first known for its key road – Springfield Pike – also known as the “Great Road” which transported settlers to their new farms. In 1839 Springdale became a village and in 1971 was known as the City of Springdale. There’s been a sense of progress in the air in Springdale for its residents and businesses throughout the years.

The Springdale Community Center (72,000 square feet on 18 acres) is the heart of activity for Springdale residents, offering an amphitheater, swimming pool, tennis courts, racquetball courts, sand volleyball courts, indoor walking track, gym, organized sports for children and adults, a sauna and Nautilus equipment. Senior citizens, women’s clubs, Jaycees and many other community groups and organizations meet regularly at the center, making it easy for the newcomer to make new friends in the community. 

There are six parks in Springdale with fields, picnic areas and playgrounds. Sharon Woods and Winton Woods are county parks with picnic, camping, golfing and other recreational facilities, are located about 10 minutes away. Glenview, a 27-hole city golf course, borders Glendale. The Crosley and Gross YMCA’s are 15 minutes away. 

Springdale 18 Cinemas is great place to see a movie. Roller skating and ice skating rinks are 5-10 minutes from the city. 

During warmer months, the farmer’s market is open weekly at Springdale Town Center.

There are many great places to shop in or near Springdale with over four million square feet of retail space! Springdale Town Center  is located in the heart of Springdale at Springfield Pike and Kemper Road and features convenient stores such as a florist, bakery, pet salon and pharmacy. There are discount stores, Costco, Target, as well as an abundance of specialty shops, furniture stores, day and night banks and automobile dealerships. Kenwood Towne Centre, complete with designer shops and anchors that include Nordstrom, Macy’s and Dillard’s, is within 15 minutes. Hotel/motel facilities and many fine restaurants can be found locally.

You’ll find neighborhoods of older and newly built homes in Springdale. The 2019 Citirama home show took place at the Springrose subdivision  – a 50-lot community. Springdale residents are proud of their fine city infrastructure services. Many well-known companies call Springdale home including Macy’s Corporate Services, Humana, the Kroger Company, Proctor and Gamble and General Electric Engine Services, to name a few. Plans have been carefully worked out to see that industrial and residential growth has been orderly.

Springdale

The intersection of I-75 and I-275 is nearby. I-75 runs to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport to the south; I-275 connects with I-74 to the west and I-71 to the east. The Ohio Bus Lines and Queen City Metro Bus service serve Springdale with reliable schedules, more frequent, of course, during the rush hours.

Cincinnati's Good Samaritan Hospital and Bethesda North are about 20 minutes' drive and six other major hospitals are only five minutes beyond that. A medical center is located on Chester Road.

The village of Woodlawn, with its peaceful, rustic setting, is a perfect example of how life was lived when America was young. Best of all, homeowners today can still capture a bit of that warmth and nostalgia. There are approximately 3,000 residents.

There is a municipal swimming pool as well as summer recreational program of knothole baseball, basketball, etc. Woodlawn has a recreational community center that features a large auditorium, fitness room and two gyms. There are local garden and social clubs.Glenwood Gardens features 335 acres of trails, formal gardens and prairies to explore along a one-mile paved trail and a 1.6 miles nature trail. Trillium Trails Park is run by the Hamilton County Park District. Highfield Discovery Garden has 12 acres of amazing gardens from frogs and toads, to a trolley garden to a butterfly garden! Adjoining Winton Woods has a public golf course, lake, stables, picnic areas and nature trails.

Except for a large discount store, there is limited local shopping in Woodlawn. Within 15 minutes is the Kenwood Towne Centre with over 100 stores and three department stores: Nordstrom, Macy's and Dillard's.

In the lovely "Mayview Forest" area, one finds historic houses so artistically designed that they seem to have grown there with the trees. Other neighborhoods have combined the charm and serenity of by-gone days with today's efficiency and pace. Here, both older and newer housing styles come together to form one of Cincinnati's proudest and most attractive communities. All neighborhoods are protectively zoned against encroaching industry. However, the interstate highway system provides easy access to jobs in nearby business districts.

Woodlawn

There is regular bus service on Route 4 (Springfield Pike) with frequent service during the rush hours. Woodlawn is one mile east of I-75 (to Dayton) and near I-275 (Circle Freeway) which connects with I-71 (to Columbus). Downtown Cincinnati is 20 minutes away.

Tri-Health Evendale Hospital is minutes away and offers procedural services. Jewish Hospital Mercy Health on Kenwood Road is 20 minutes away. 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. Mercy Health Fairfield Hospital South is located Mack Road and  is 20 minutes 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 25-minute drive.

Sharonville became a city in 1962 and now has over 13,500 residents. The community is proud to be home to Sharon Woods with its 730 acres. It's Hamilton County's oldest park and a popular place to enjoy nature and explore.

Sharon Woods, at the northern edge of Sharonville, consists of 730 acres and has the following facilities: public 18-hole golf course, baseball diamond, lakeside lodge and museum, youth camp area, boating, fishing, abundant picnic areas and nature trails. 

Other parks include Gorman, Gower, Orchard, Upper Grove, Patriot Pointe and Twin Creek Preserve. Trammel Fossil Park has fossils from the Ordovician Period from 440 million years ago. 

The Sharonville Community Center has many fun things to do. An indoor track, tennis courts and gym, outdoor pools, fitness center are sure to tempt someone to have a membership. There are also adult arts-and-crafts  programs. 

The Aquatic Center is open seasonally and is membership based. Pools include a family play pool, plunge pool and competitive pool. The Sharonville Fitness Center is a great place to work out. This membership-based center has plenty of exercise equipment and group exercise programs. The Queen City Racquet & Fitness Club has  indoor and outdoor tennis courts along with a fitness facility, racquetball courts and heated outdoor pool. 

Little League baseball, football, soccer and basketball are available on a planned basis. Kemper Road Park has baseball, soccer and football fields with 2 of the 4 fields lighted for evening use. Berke Soccer Complex features four soccer fields. There are many adult sports programs available from basketball, tennis, flag football, volleyball, pickle ball and more. 

The Sharonville Convention Center hosts many events throughout the year – from reptile shows, baby expos, quilting expos and gem shows – to name a few. 

The Sharonville Cultural Arts Center offers a children’s theater as well as two theater troupes who perform at their 140-seat theater and an art gallery.

Downtown "historic" Sharonville along Reading Road and Main Street has a quaint look with local shops and restaurants. Many retail outlets for convenience shopping are located along Reading Road. Chester Road offers restaurants, motels, small shops and services. Additional stores and restaurants are found along E. Kemper Road. For the ultimate in wide selections and complete shopping enjoyment, Kenwood Towne Centre is just 15 minutes away with all major department stores and hundreds of stores including Nordstrom, Macy's and Dilliards. 

The Root Beer Stand on Reading Road has been in business since 1957. It's a "must try" place for its homemade root beer and tasty hot dogs and burgers. Don't dilly dally – the stand is only open during warmer months.

Sharonville is an appealing place to live. With many older homes lovingly cared for, there are also new homes constructed in an assortment of styles. From two-story homes to condominiums, Sharonville offers it all. Residents enjoy top-notch community services including a vibrant community center and an aquatic center for warmer months. The Sharonville Convention Center boasts 65,000 square feet with state-of-the art features for trade shows and other events. For those who enjoy the arts, the Sharonville Cultural Arts Center is home to local arts programs including music, dance, theater and more. Nearby Sharon Woods has forested hills, vast lake for fishing, 18-holes of golf, camping and picnic areas, baseball diamonds and nature trails.

Sharonville

Reading Road, through the center of town, is U.S. 42. Within a 5-minute drive is I-75 (north and south) and Circle Freeway I-275 (east and west). I-71 and the Ronald Reagan Highway are about 10 minutes away.

Glendale prides itself on its parks and trees. There are several parks and greenbelts, with baseball diamonds, soccer fields and tennis courts, in addition to the Princeton High School facilities at the Glendale boundary. The Glendale Lyceum (private) offers tennis, paddle tennis, swimming and a variety of social, cultural and civic activities. Queen City Racquet Club (private) is one block from Glendale, and offers tennis, swimming, basketball and fitness facilities. Public golf courses are located in nearby Glenview, Winton Woods and Sharon Woods parks. 

The Glendale Heritage Preservation Museum is located in the old railroad depot at the Village Square. The Village has four garden clubs that help to maintain green spaces at the square, parks and various public properties. The Harry Whiting Brown Community Center hosts summer concerts as well a holiday home tour and other community events. The Village's chamber of commerce coordinates an annual Street Faire, Antique Auto Show and Christmas in the Square celebration. Glendale has an annual Memorial Day parade.

Most everyday shopping can be done right in the village. Glendale's Village Square features independent shops and restaurants. It's a fun place to explore with gift shops, home furnishings, wine and cheese stores and more. There are quite a few places to dine with eateries meeting all kinds of tastes. Within 15 minutes is Kenwood Towne Centre in Sycamore Township, complete with 100+ designer and brand-name shops as well as department stores including Nordstorm, Macy's and Dillard's. Liberty Center in Fairfield Township is another 15-minute drive northward. It's a great place to head for a shopping adventure with 40+ retail stores and 30 places to have a snack or meal.

The village of Glendale has had a reputation for aristocratic beauty since its incorporation in 1855. Approximately 2200 residents enjoy small-town living in an area of approximately one square mile, including 392 acres designated a Historic Landmark by the Department of the Interior. Glendale is believed to be America's oldest subdivision village laid out in a curvilinear plan according to topography. There is an activities center in the historic village square, and amenities include some of Greater Cincinnati's finest restaurants and chic shops. The sense of magic here is created in a park-like setting of winding lanes, still lighted by old-style gas lamps. Glendale is designated a "Tree City U.S.A." Trees with as many years as the village itself still surround the majestic homes. Newer developments have been designed to harmonize with the historic ambiance. In every neighborhood there is a sense of leisure and serenity, of room enough and time enough for gracious living.

Glendale

One part of Glendale joins I-75 which means that most Millcreek Valley Industries can be reached in 15 minutes or less. I-275 is within three minutes of Glendale. Getting to downtown Cincinnati requires about 20 minutes, downtown Hamilton about 20. There is bus service every other hour to both Cincinnati and Hamilton.