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
- 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
- Trail Maps not Available On-Site, Download Here: http://www.cincinnatiparks.com/parks-events/east-region/alms-park/
- Semi-rough Terrain
- Not Stroller Friendly
- Difficult for Toddlers, but Okay for Older Kids
- Length: not quite a mile in all
[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
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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