Mercy Franciscan Hospital in Western Hills or Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg serves the area’s medical needs. Mercy Franciscan Health Center with flight access to downtown Cincinnati trauma centers is in nearby West Harrison, Ohio.

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Cleves fire and EMS service covers the village needs. Two hospitals are close by: Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, and Mercy Franciscan Hospital, Western Hills about 11 miles away.

For such a small village, Cleves is perfectly situated for the sports enthusiast of all types. There are more than 6,500 acres of parks within 15 miles of Cleves that offer fishing, horseback riding, hiking, golfing, and other seasonal outdoor activities. Because of the three rivers access (Great Miami, Ohio and Whitewater River) boating and fishing are active pursuits. Residents enjoy the more than 75 park acres in the village at Harmony Field and Cleves Community Park providing recreational outlets in the village for baseball, soccer and walking trails. Shawnee Lookout Park, one of Hamilton County’s jewels, includes the Oxbow Nature Wetlands where it’s not uncommon to see wild turkey, deer, ducks, geese and native wildlife. For motor sports fans, Edgewater Sport Park, IOK Four Wheelers Race Complex, and Whitewater Racing offer numerous yearlong activities. Golfers will like the proximity to Aston Oaks Golf course, and Miami Whitewater courses.

You will find daily necessities in Cleves, but more in-depth shopping can be found in nearby Harrison, or heading north into Colerain Township’s Northgate Mall.

Cleves, nicknamed  “The Heart of the Tree Rivers Valley”, was founded in 1818. Tucked into the extreme southwestern corner of Hamilton County along the Ohio River just minutes from Indiana, the village is a compact community of 2800. Primarily a farming community, much of the industry is contained along the riverfront. An eclectic mix of homes finds ranch homes next to stately riverfront mansions.

Cleves

Cleves is most accessible by U.S. Route 50, known locally as River Road. East Miami River Road bisects the village. Greater Cincinnati International Airport is across the Ohio River 12 miles, easily accessible by the Anderson Ferry. The Cincinnati West Airport in Harrison 7 miles away offers small plane access.

Green Township Fire and EMS provide services to the area. Mercy Health West Hospital is located in the area with a wide variety of medical services. TriHealth Good Samaritan Western Ridge hospital serves the community. Many other hospitals are a few minutes drive away.

Green Township is a growing community with homes and commercial developments.

The township is rich is parkland with five distinctly different parks ranging from sports to historical destinations. The nearby Mt. Airy Forest provides 1500 acres of picnicking, hiking, horseback trails, ski routes and never-ending natural beauty. Just minutes from downtown Cincinnati’s sports and cultural life, Green Township provides the alternatives of suburban living with all the amenities of big-city life. 

West Fork Park offers a playground designed for those with sensory disabilities and autism, with a colorful maze and climbing hill located on almost 13 acres. The township has a two-mile bike and walk trail at the site of a former rail line. It runs between Oakdale Elementary and parking near Hutchinson Road. 

Green Township hosts an annual Independence Day concert and fireworks every July 3rd at Kuliga Park. 

Nathanael Greene Lodge is located in Veterans Park and is a popular event space as well as hosts civic meetings.

Green Township has ample shopping destinations to meet your needs from big-box stores, mom-and-pop groceries, to specialty stores. The Harrison Greene retail development offers an entertainment district for residents with restaurants as well as office/medical space. Northgate Mall is a mere 15 minutes drive. In Green Township, as with much of western Hamilton County, you’ll find numerous ‘pony keg’ drive-thru beer/wine stands unique to this area, remnants of the area’s German beer heritage.

Green Township wraps around the northwest edge of Hamilton County, bordering the city of Cincinnati’s western border. The township, founded in 1809 is the second largest township in Ohio. It includes the communities of Bridgetown, Covedale, Dent, Mack, Monfort Heights, and White Oak. More than 55,000 residents call the 28 miles of gently rolling hills home.  Just about a third of the township is still heavily forested with small family owner farms next door to spacious suburban developments. Greenshire Commons is a new-home community located in northwestern Green Township.

Green Township

I-74 and I-275 provide quick interstate access to the township. Numerous major intersections cross Green Township, including Bridgetown, Harrison, Werk and North Bend Roads.

Mercy Franciscan Hospital - Western Hills is located within 20 minutes of the area and Mercy Fransiscan-Mt. Airy is approximately 25 minutes away. The district has highly trained medical technicians and an ambulance service to local medical facilities.

This area was established as a township in 1791 and was settled by Judge John Cleves Symmes of New Jersey, and by William Henry Harrison and his grandson, Benjamin Harrison, both of whom later served as President of the United States.

Shawnee Lookout Park provides an opportunity for many outdoor activities including an 18-hole golf course. Mitchell Memorial Forest is also available for picnics, riding and hiking. Miami-Whitewater Forest is a short drive away and offers golfing, swimming, fishing, camping and horseback riding. Easy access to the Ohio River and its many marinas offer residents many water sports. The village of Shady Lane provides residents with swimming and tennis. Deer Run Country Club offers many facilities including golf, swimming and tennis to its residents. Ashton Oaks Golf Course is new in the area.

Many specialty shops, supermarkets, medical and dental services are available locally. Additional shopping is located in the adjacent Western Hills area, approximately 10 minutes away. The Whitewater Mall is located on Routes 50 and 128 and offers a variety of stores.

The township is made up of the villages of Addyston, Cleves, North Bend and a rapidly developing unincorporated area east of Cleves, the village of Shady Lane. The terrain is an interesting combination of hills and valleys, providing many properties with Ohio River views. The North Bend of the Ohio River is considered to be one of the three most scenic views in the entire 1000 mile course of the Ohio River . Properties range from small homes in the earliest settled areas to two story designs in the Shady Lane area, which offer large lots, a greenbelt and recreational facilities to it residents. Deer Run Country Club Estates is an area featuring custom homes in a country club atmosphere, with club membership for residents. Ashton Oaks is a new Golf Course community featuring river views and a Jack Nicklaus designed course.

Miami Township (West)

Accessibility to this area by car is from U.S. Route 52, or State Route 264. It abuts Green Township and is approximately 30 minutes driving time from Downtown Cincinnati.

With its easy access to the Ohio and Great Miami Rivers, this area offers lots to do. Swimmers enjoy the Three Rivers Swim Club. The Neuman Golf course is open to the public. A Jack Nicklaus golf course is located in the new community of Ashton Oaks. Mitchell Memorial Forest, part of the Hamilton County Park District, offers picnic areas, hiking, camping and a small lake.

Nearby Green Township stores provide ample shopping destinations to meet your needs from big-box stores, mom-and-pop groceries, to specialty stores. Northgate Mall is a mere 15-minute drive.

Located at the extreme southwestern corner of Hamilton County, Miami Heights is the community closest to downtown Cincinnati that still offers acreage to buyers. New construction offers a variety of home styles and price ranges. A country atmosphere with access to city amenities makes this area very appealing, as well as spectacular views of the river and lushly old wooded lots.

Miami Heights

Miami Heights mainly winds along Bridgetown Rd, about 30 minutes from downtown Cincinnati. It’s about a 40-minutes to the Greater Cincinnati International Airport.