Why visit Blue Ash
Townapedia lists 26 museums and landmarks, 31 parks and trails, 108 places to eat, 19 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Gorman Heritage Farm, Twelve Mile House, Sharon Woods and Bechtold Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Blue Ash
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Blue Ash
Blue Ash is a city in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States. An inner suburb of Cincinnati, the population was 13,394 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Blue Ash, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks26
Gorman Heritage Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Working farm museum in Evendale, Ohio, United States
10052 Reading Road, Evendale
Twelve Mile House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
11006 Reading Road, Sharonville
Wilder-Swaim House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
7650 Cooper Road, Montgomery
Benham Mound
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Archaeological site in Ohio, United States
Blair House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in Montgomery, Ohio, United States
Elliott House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Gerald B. and Beverley Tonkens House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Glendale Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic district in Glendale, Ohio
Glendale Police Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Prison in Ohio, United States of America
Gordon E. Pape House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
James Baxter House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Amberley Village, Ohio, NRHP-listed
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Mathew Mound
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Archaeological site in Ohio, United States
14 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds31
French Park
Park · 3.8 mi
Public park in Amberley, Ohio, United States
19 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes108
Bones’ Burgers
Restaurant · American, Burger · 2.0 mi
9721 Montgomery Road, Montgomery
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Brown Dog Cafe
Restaurant · American, Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
4335 Glendale Milford Road, Cincinnati
Mo-Th 07:30-21:00; Fr 07:30-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-15:00
El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.8 mi
4590 Cornell Road, Blue Ash
Su 11:00-21:30; Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
Firehouse Grill
Restaurant · Grill · 0.6 mi
4785 Lake Forest Drive, Cincinnati
Su 12:00-21:00, Mo-Th 11:00-23:00, Fr 11:00-24:00, Sa 12:00-24:00
Jeff Ruby’s Carlo & Johnny
Restaurant · Steak House, Steak, Seafood, Fine Dining · 1.9 mi
9769 Montgomery Road, Montgomery
Su-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-22:00
Montgomery Inn
Restaurant · Ribs, American · 2.2 mi
9440 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati
Mo-Fr 11:00-22:30; Sa 15:00-23:00; Su 15:00-21:30
Senate Blue Ash
Restaurant · American, Hot Dog
1100 Summit Place Drive, Blue Ash
Tu-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Sleepy Bee Cafe Blue Ash
Restaurant · Local, Pancake, Breakfast · 1.2 mi
9514 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash
Mo-Fr 07:00-14:30; Sa-Su 08:00-15:00
Taglio
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.2 mi
9321 Montgomery Road, Montgomery
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
96 more on the map.
History
The area that is now Blue Ash was settled around 1791. In 1797, the first settlers built Carpenter's Run Baptist Church out of blue ash logs, giving the area its eventual name.
In the late 19th century, the Cincinnati, Lebanon and Northern Railway provided narrow-gauge commuter rail service to Blue Ash.
Blue Ash was the site of Cincinnati–Blue Ash Airport from 1921 to 2012. Originally a private airfield called Grisard Field, it was sold to the City of Cincinnati in 1946, becoming Ohio's first municipal airport. Cincinnati desired to expand the airport for major commercial service through the 1950s, but Blue Ash fought the city by incorporating first as a village in 1955 and then as a city in 1961. Eventually, through Reed Hartman's Community Improvement Corporation, Cincinnati developed the surrounding area as an industrial park and golf course. The airport closed on August 29, 2012, and the property was sold to the City of Blue Ash, which opened Summit Park on the property.
In 1998, the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority proposed a MetroMoves light rail system with a Green Line that would initially run 19-mile (31 km) from Blue Ash to Covington, Kentucky. A future phase would have extended the line further north to Kings Island and south to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. However, MetroMoves was rejected by Hamilton County voters.
From the History section of Blue Ash, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay19
Embassy Suites by Hilton Cincinnati Northeast Blue Ash
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
4554 Lake Forest Drive, Blue Ash
Churches and places of worship28
Shopping18
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries57
Academy For Multilingual Immersion Studies
School · 5.5 mi
1908 Seymour Ave, Cincinnati
Healthcare10
Passport Health Blue Ash Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
10274 Alliance Road, Cincinnati
Map of Blue Ash
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 22°F | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 24°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 31°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 41°F | 4.4 in |
| May | 76°F | 51°F | 4.7 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 61°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 64°F | 4.4 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 63°F | 3.4 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 54°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 42°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 33°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 26°F | 3.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Milford (7 mi away), rain and snow from Cincinnati Lunken Ap, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hamilton County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-10-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-04-17: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2011-07-13: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lunken Airport (LUK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Montgomery 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Sharonville 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Reading 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Springdale 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Loveland 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Norwood 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Finneytown 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Forest Park 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Mason 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Cincinnati 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Blue Ash south of the airport, Nyttend, Public domain
- Blue Ash Summit Park 2023, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Summit Park in Blue Ash Ohio, Blue Ash Communications, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blue Ash-Blue Ash Airport (CORF) - 5915889609, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Blue Ash-Blue Ash Airport (CORF) - 5916448784, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Blue Ash-Blue Ash Airport (CORF) - 5915888757, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Blue Ash-Blue Ash Airport (CORF) - 5916449412, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Blue Ash-Blue Ash Airport (CORF) - 5916449302, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Blue Ash-Blue Ash Airport (CORF), Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Blue Ash-Blue Ash Airport (CORF) - 5916449204, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Blue Ash-Blue Ash Airport (CORF) - 5915889149, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Blue Ash-Blue Ash Airport (CORF) - 5916449642, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Blue Ash-Blue Ash Airport (CORF) - 5916448954, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Sycamore Township Government Building Blue Ash OH USA, Ed! ( Photography ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- 12MileHouse, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Blair House Montgomery OH USA, Ed! ( Photography ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Universalist Church Historic District Montgomery OH USA, Ed! ( Photography ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mathew Mound from Oak Road, Nyttend, Public domain
- Woods with the Benham Mound, Nyttend, Public domain
- Gerald B. and Beverley Tonkens House, May 2011, User:Jaydec, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Glendale OH shops, User:Bedford, Public domain
- James Baxter House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Sunny Knolls in Indian Hill, Nyttend, Public domain
- Bandstand and World War One Memorial in Veterans Park, Margaretw1020, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Union Township Works from Dimmick Road, Nyttend, Public domain
- GlendalePolice, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Spread Eagle Tavern, Nyttend, Public domain
- ElliotHouseGiven, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Exterior of Hunt House in Ohio, US, PinkSlipper617, CC0
- Exterior of Hunt House in Ohio, US 02, PinkSlipper617, CC0
- Wilder-Swaim House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Staphylus hayhurstii 156573133, kcthetc1, CC0
- Brown-Gorman Farm barn, Nyttend, Public domain
- Yost Tavern angle, Nyttend, Public domain
- Yost Tavern front, Nyttend, Public domain
- Sycamore Township Memorial Cemetery entrance 2026-05-05, Self, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sycamore Township Memorial Cemetery Revolutionary War memorial 2026-05-05, Self, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Serger Family Natatorium, Sycamore High School, Cincinnati, OH, Gregory Holdiness, CC BY 4.0
- Sharon Woods Gorge Trail - panoramio, console0, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hayner House, Sharon Woods Village, Sharonville, OH, w_lemay, CC0
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