Cincinnati, also known as the Queen City, is a city rich in history and culture with exceptional visual and creative arts, professional sports teams and top notch museums. Whether you are a resident or a visitor there is always something to learn, see and do in Cincinnati and our neighboring cities of Covington and Newport. For those reasons and many more, it’s no surprise that in 2012 Lonely Planet Travel Guide named Cincinnati number three of the top ten travel destinations in the United States.
Cincinnati offers all the benefits of larger cities like Chicago and New York while maintaining the small hometown hospitality. In this section we like to bring interesting facts and opinions. This is what we have for you in this month’s issue:
Washington Park
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Washington Park
In Over-the Rhine and surrounded by the largest collection of early Italian architecture in the U.S., Music Hall and the new School for Creative and Performing Arts is an eight acre park that has been a meeting place for the community since 1855. The park was renovated in 2012 with consideration to the features allowing them to add new amenities while preserving unique historic elements. Here are some of the old and new features available at Washington Park.
The Bandstand
The Bandstand
In the heart of the park is the bandstand that was originally constructed totally of wood. The Mission Revival style bandstand now in its place was built in 1911 and is constructed of concrete and has a tile roof. Tivoli lights illuminate the night while park goers enjoy live music and entertainment.
Cannon from Farragut Fleet at Mobile Bay
Cannon from Farragut Fleet at Mobile Bay
Donated by T.W. Seib of the Sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, the cannon has been at the park since 1870. Used in the Civil war, it was used when Union Rear Admiral David Farragut successfully attacked Mobile Bay, Alabama blocking the last port in the Gulf of Mexico supplying Confederate troops. It serves as a commemorative monument to soldiers inducted in the park.
Children’s Playground
This safe and creative playground is 18,000 square feet of fun. Activities include a sandbox, climbing wall, dual slides, play castle and a canal boat
in a stream all inspired by Historic Cincinnati Structures.
Mosaic Art Bench
Mosaic Art Bench
The Mosaic Art Bench was a community project uniting the Art Academy of Cincinnati, Miami University’s Center for Community and the Peaslee Neighborhood Center. Lead artist Suzanne Fisher collected images of peace from area residents and local artists then taught the children the technique to create the functional work of art entitled “I Have a Dream of Peace”.
And Much More
An Interactive Water Park, Dog Park, the American Classical Music Hall of Fame, live music, plays, dances, movie nights and even fitness activities like Zumba and Yoga are a few more examples of how Washington Park has accommodated the needs of the community.