Why visit Forest Park
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 32 parks and trails, 68 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Jediah Hill Covered Bridge, Showcase Cinema De Lux, Becker House and Burchenal Mound.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Forest Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Forest Park
Forest Park is a city in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States. It is a suburb of Cincinnati. The population was 20,189 at the 2020 census, making it the second-most populous city in Hamilton County.
From the Wikipedia article Forest Park, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Jediah Hill Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Museums and landmarks11
Becker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Springdale, Ohio, NRHP-listed
Burchenal Mound
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Archaeological site in Ohio, United States
Glendale Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic district in Glendale, Ohio
Glendale Police Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Prison in Ohio, United States of America
Greenhills Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
James Whallon House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Morgan-Hueston House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Mount Healthy Public School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
School building in Mount Healthy, United States of America
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St. Francis Seminary
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic building located at 10290 Mill Road in Springfield Township in the northern suburbs of Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds32
Greenhills Golf Course
Golf course · 1.2 mi
10 Enfield Street, Greenhills
20 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes68
Golden Corral
Restaurant · American, Buffet · 1.4 mi
470 Kolb Drive, Fairfield
10:45-22:00
56 more on the map.
History
The City of Forest Park, Ohio was founded in 1956, two years after private developers Marvin Warner and Joseph Kanter purchased 3,400 acres of 5,930 acres north of Cincinnati originally set aside in 1935 by the Resettlement Administration under President Franklin D. Roosevelt to relocate struggling urban and rural families to one of three such communities planned by the government called Greenbelt towns.
The Greenbelt concept was abandoned in 1949 and the as yet undeveloped acreage of Greenhills, Ohio, which had opened in 1938, became available for purchase by the Warner-Kanter Corporation in 1954. After two years of planning they opened homes for purchase in the first residential area of Forest Park, the C section, in March 1956.
After growing to a population of 4800 in 1960 and incorporation as a village in 1961, then achieving city status in 1968, Forest Park intentionally became an “open city,” regularly adopting and passing resolutions and ordinances welcoming citizens regardless of race, creed or national origin, a policy intended to maintain the city's commitment to diversity.
Toward this end, in 1978, the Forest Park Housing Commission created “A Comprehensive Strategy for Maintaining Diversity in Forest Park, “to combat discriminatory practices by realtors, builders and corporations.”
From the History section of Forest Park, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Churches and places of worship22
Symmes Mission Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging18
Schools, colleges and libraries49
Healthcare7
Fresenius Kidney Care Forest Fair
Clinic and pharmacy
1198 West Kemper Road, Forest Park
Map of Forest Park
222 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 22°F | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 23°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 32°F | 3.5 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 42°F | 4.6 in |
| May | 75°F | 52°F | 4.6 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 60°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 64°F | 3.7 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 62°F | 3.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 54°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 42°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 32°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 26°F | 3.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hamilton Butler Co Rgnl Ap (5 mi away), 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
Butler County Regional Airport (HAO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Springdale 3 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Fairfield 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Northbrook 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Finneytown 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Sharonville 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- White Oak 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Reading 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Hamilton 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Blue Ash 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Monfort Heights 8 mi southwest, about 13 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
- Bass Pro Shops - Cincinnati Mills Mall (9762205891), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- GlendalePolice, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Francis Seminary entrance, Nyttend, Public domain
- Winton and Farragut in Greenhills, Nyttend, Public domain
- Symmes Mission Chapel site, Nyttend, Public domain
- MtHealthySchool03, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Burchenal Mound from the south, Nyttend, Public domain
- Glendale OH shops, User:Bedford, Public domain
- MorganHuestonHouse, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Becker House in Springdale, Nyttend, Public domain
- JediahHillBridge, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Columbus Bulls (Bullies), Andrew, Joseph Carter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- James Whallon House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Bass Pro Shops - Cincinnati Mills Mall Cincinnati, OH November 2018 - 46438751582, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Babies R Us - Cincinnati Mills Mall Cincinnati, OH November 2018, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bass Pro Shops - Cincinnati Mills Mall Cincinnati, OH November 2018, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Babies R Us - Cincinnati Mills Mall Cincinnati, OH November 2018 - 31550342857, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cincinnati Mills Mall Cincinnati, OH November 2018, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cincinnati Mills Mall Cincinnati, OH November 2018 - 31550342527, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bass Pro Shops - Cincinnati Mills Mall Cincinnati, OH November 2018 - 46490108861, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cincinnati Mills Mall Cincinnati, OH November 2018 - 45577076845, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cincinnati Mills Mall Cincinnati, OH November 2018 - 45577078455, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Babies R Us - Cincinnati Mills Mall Cincinnati, OH November 2018 - 46438750432, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cincinnati Mills Mall Cincinnati, OH November 2018 - 46490111061, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cincinnati Mills Mall Cincinnati, OH November 2018 - 45766721474, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bass Pro Shops - Cincinnati Mills Mall Cincinnati, OH November 2018 - 45577078785, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cincinnati Mills Mall Cincinnati, OH November 2018 - 46490113791, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cincinnati Mills Mall Cincinnati, OH November 2018 - 46490113681, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cincinnati Mills Mall Cincinnati, OH November 2018 - 45577078835, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bass Pro Shops - Cincinnati Mills Mall Cincinnati, OH November 2018 - 45766721904, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- The Old Spagetti Factory Fairfield, OH 2 (46083528724), Mike Kalasnik from Jersey City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cincinnati Mills Mall Cincinnati, OH November 2018 - 46490108491, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Cincinnati Mills Mall Cincinnati, OH November 2018 - 46438750352, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Cincinnati Mills Mall Cincinnati, OH November 2018 - 45577076485, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Cincinnati Mills Mall Cincinnati, OH November 2018 - 46490108371, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
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