Two roads diverged in a wood, and I--
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
~Robert Frost




Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Fast Facts: Alms Park


















710 Tusculum Ave.
Cincinnati, OH  45226
http://www.ci.cincinnati.oh.us/cityparks/pages/-4647-/
http://www.cincinnatiparks.com/parks-events/east-region/alms-park/



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Kids Will Like
  • Scenic Overlooks of Lunken Airport and Ohio River
  • Playground and Swings
  • Cement Slide
  • Stone Shelter to Explore
  • Portions of the Trails (see Trail Tale)
  • Possible Deer Sightings
Good to Know
  • No Admission Fees
  • Plenty of Parking Along Park Driveway
  • Picnic Tables
  • Shade Trees
  • Water Fountains
  • Sidewalks are Stroller Friendly
  • Restrooms Rating: B (no baby-changing tables)
  • Trails
Caution:  Trail may be overgrown with vines and impassable at the Lunken trailhead
    Synopsis

    [July, 2010]  For young children, the highlight of this park is the playground and Lunken Airport Overlook where you can see the airplanes taking off and landing.  It's a nice place to enjoy a picnic lunch or snack under the shade trees.  The trails this summer are overgrown, but worth exploring in part as an extra activity, but they are not the main attraction.  Two hours is probably all you need for a visit to this lovely park.

    Historical Information

    Frederick H. Alms:  http://queencitysurvey.blogspot.com/2009/08/qcs-behind-asphalt.html
    Columbia-Tusculum History:  http://columbiatusculum.org/about-the-neighborhood/history/
    Nicholas Longworth:  http://www.weekendwinery.com/WineryInsight/Article_Jul03.htm

    1 comment:

    1. Love your site. I am a first-time-mom who stopped teaching elementary school to stay home. I have been on my own "park tour" with my 13 month old, and your site is a great help with choosing what parks are worth a try.

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