City of Forest Park, Ohio

Residents can enjoy all of the cultural and recreational benefits of living near a major metropolitan area. Some of the area attractions close to Forest Park include: the Cincinnati Zoo, Kings Island, the Cincinnati Art Museum, Krohn Conservatory, and the Newport Aquarium. Some nearby live musical or stage productions are presented by: the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Ballet, Playhouse in the Park, The Aronoff Center, Contemporary Dance Theater, Music Hall, or Riverbend.The area also offers museums, planetarium, libraries, and 5 major universities.

 

A variety of professional sports teams are nearby including the Cincinnati Reds and Cincinnati Bengals. Outstanding university sports teams which often participate in national tournaments. Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky University, the College of Mt. St. Joseph, and Miami University are also all within close proximity.

 

In addition to our 6 municipal parks we are located adjacent to Winton Woods which is part of the Hamilton County Park District. The Hamilton County Park District features 15 developed parks and four conservation areas set aside strictly for habitat protection. The developed parks offer numerous trails and picnic areas, as well as playgrounds, camping, fishing lakes and golf courses.