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O H I O ’ S F I R S T G R E E N S PAC E TOW N S H I P
ANDERSON
TOW N S H I P
Est. 1793
P L AY
+
LEARN
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COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE
Anderson Township's historic
Coney Island has provided
heights of fun since 1886.
WELCOME
TO ANDERSON TOWNSHIP
+ QUALITY SCHOOLS
+ SUPERIOR RECREATION
+ FINE RESIDENTIAL HOMES
THE TOWNSHIP
AT A GLANCE
+ Anderson has more than 2,800 acres of Greenspace,
lush active and passive parks, open space and other
publicly accessible lands, including quality golf courses.
A
nderson Township,
is a Greater Cincinnati
community situated
+ Anderson continues to be one of the most appealing
Greater Cincinnati neighborhoods. Homeowners enjoy
between the banks high resale values, recognizing and appreciating
of the scenic Ohio and their good investment.
Little Miami rivers, about 15 minutes
from downtown Cincinnati.
+ Anderson maintains an extremely high level of single-family,
owner-occupied homes.
In this magazine, you’ll learn more about
why people choose to live in Anderson
Township, an award-winning community
+ Anderson is financially sound and efficiently governed
by leaders committed to fiscal conservatism.
that is exemplary in so many ways.
Soon, we hope you’ll personally + Anderson has carefully leveraged its assets, generating
an infusion of more than 1 billion dollars in public and
discover what is said about Anderson
private investments in its commercial areas since 2000,
Township. We’re a friendly community
creating better safety, recreation and public services for
with great schools and excellent
residents.
recreational opportunities. We offer a
diverse stock of beautiful homes on
hilly, wooded lots, a strong sense of + Since 2016, more than $250 million in private and public
investment has been focused in the “Center of the
community and a superior quality of life.
Community” within a mile of the Anderson Towne Center.
Take a few minutes to learn why we
are one of Cincinnati’s most desirable
residential communities!
AN DERSON TOWN SHI P 1
Elected Officials CONTENTS
4 20
Wellness + Thriving
Highlights
6 22 Economic
Development
Joshua S. Gerth
Trustee
Public Services
8
Real Estate
R. Dee Stone
Trustee
10 Education
24
12 Matters of Fact
Parks + Recreation
26
14
Events + Experiences
J. Lexi Lausten
Trustee
28
Greenspace
Library
29
History
16 32
Fiscal Officer
Kenneth G. Dietz
Trails
Venues
18
Entertainment,
33
Shopping and Dining Resources
SO MUCH TO
COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE
BUYING A HOME
IN ANDERSON
TOWNSHIP
+ Anderson Township residents
CONTINUES continue to rate Fire EMS/Rescue
Services as “Best in Class.”
TO BE A SOLID The township is part of an elite
group of communities with a “3”
INVESTMENT. Insurance Services Offices rating —
countrywide, only 14.4 PERCENT
$372, 6 34
of communities are in this category.
WAS THE + Anderson Township’s prototype
AVERAGE ANDERSON TOWNSHIP Greenspace preservation program
indicates a significant community
RESALE OF AN GREENSPACE PROPERTIES commitment to preserve open
spaces. Anderson Township
ANDERSON ARE ESTIMATED TO BE includes more than 2,800 ACRES
of parks, Greenspace and
RESIDENCE WORTH MORE THAN other publicly accessible land.
IN 2021
It encompasses more than 15.5
$13,000,000
percent of total township acreage
and entails approximately 60
acres of Greenspace, parks and
+ About 85 PERCENT of township recreational uses for every
residences are single-family, 1,000 residents.
owner-occupied homes.
BETWEEN 2000 AND 2016 + The total real property taxable
value of Anderson Township is
+ For a decade, Anderson has held a
Aaa BOND CREDIT RATING from
THE MEDIAN VALUE OF
$1.376 BILLION the Moody’s Investors Service.
This rating recognizes Anderson’s
history of conservative fiscal
ANDERSON TOWNSHIP HOMES + Anderson Township’s population management, residential housing
continues to grow. According to stock and cash reserves.
GREW BY 5 6 PERCENT
U.S. Census information, Anderson's
population grew nearly 10 PERCENT
from 39,939 in 1990 to 44,088 in 2020.
U.S. Census, Estimated
4 AN DERSON TOWN SHI P 5
ANDERSON RESIDENTS BENEFIT
OUTSTANDING
ANDERSON TOWNSHIP SERVICES
FROM HIGH-QUALITY AMENITIES
A
nderson Township
provides high-quality
public services that FIRE, RESCUE AND EMS SHERIFF’S SERVICES PLANNING AND ZONING
preserve and improve
Anderson Township operates its Safety services in Anderson The Planning and Zoning
the quality of life for
own professional fire, rescue and Township are provided by the Department exclusively oversees
township residents. New residents
emergency services department, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office all planning and zoning related
will quickly discover the rewards of
the Anderson Township Fire and District 5 headquarters at two matters that occur within the
living in a township: superior services
Rescue Department. Known for locations throughout the township. township. It also performs a
delivered at economic rates and
its excellent service, community On-site at the Anderson Center research and analysis function
leadership that is responsive to
education programs and dedicated (7850 Five Mile Road) is the by using Geographic Information
citizen needs. Residents often say the
fire fighting personnel, the township’s Crime Prevention Officer Systems and other related
absence of excessive regulations and
department provides paramedic, and Community Resource Officer. information sources to aid
government red tape is refreshing.
fire, rescue and life safety services Anderson Township’s elected
Sheriff’s District 5 substation officials and citizens in making
to Anderson Township, from its
A board of three elected officials, is also open to serve the public, sound planning and zoning
three fire stations and to Newtown
called trustees, and an elected located at the Anderson decisions. The department serves
from a fourth station located in the
fiscal officer govern township matters. Township Operations Center, as staff to several of Anderson
village. All department members
Operating under a “Limited Home 7954 Beechmont Ave. Hours are Township’s citizen advisory
are full-time firefighter/paramedics.
Rule” form of government, the 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. committees, comprised of more
township has increased flexibility With a “3” Insurance Services Thirty-five full-time officers are than 100 residents and business
to deliver services within the simple Offices rating, the township joins assigned to Anderson Township. owners, focused on economic
form of township government to an elite group of communities The township also supports one development, transportation,
the end of protecting citizens, countrywide. Only 14.4 percent have full-time investigator assigned zoning, Greenspace, trees, health,
enhancing the community’s viability attained this rating. The 68-person to the Regional Enforcement betterment and beautification.
and increasing opportunities for department covers 33.57 square Narcotics Unit (RENU).
work and play. miles, and a combined population PUBLIC WORKS
Deputies offer small-town,
of 47,686. personalized attention, while also When that first snow of the
Township trustees are proactive
contributing resources available in a season arrives, Anderson
leaders who welcome comments
large law enforcement organization. Township’s Public Works
from community residents. Trustees
The community has one of the Department has the reputation of
usually meet the first and third
most active Neighborhood Watch quickly clearing the snow on the
Thursday of each month in Anderson
programs in the Midwest, with more than 120 miles of township
Center. Meetings are open to the
109 active groups. streets it maintains. Anderson puts
public and can be accessed later
maximum effort into keeping roads
on the township’s website.
safe so residents can get to work,
+ Anderson
To learn more about
Township’s services,
school and commerce.
visit AndersonTownshipOH.gov.
6 AN D ERSON TOWN SHI P 7
COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE
2021 AVERAGE HOME PRICES
MT. WASHINGTON $225,845
UNION TOWNSHIP $252,928
NEWTOWN $257,915
PIERCE TOWNSHIP $304,850
ANDERSON TOWNSHIP $372,634
A
nderson Township is a full of opportunities to connect with
HIGH QUALITY HOMES OFFER community comprised other neighbors. Convenience and access With comparably lower taxes
of quality housing that to many leisure opportunities (including and no payroll tax, Anderson’s
BUYERS A LASTING INVESTMENT continues to be a good golf courses, country clubs, fitness residences are affordable and
investment. Beautiful centers, etc.) rate high on residents’ lists. sought after for buyers in both
homes situated on rolling hills, in The township’s dedicated Entertainment the new and previously-owned
landscaped subdivisions and on large, District on the Ohio River provides yet housing market. The quality
green wooded estates are available, another reason people enjoy the area. education offered by the Forest
along with attractive starter homes, Local dining and shopping options are Hills Local School District, and
apartments and town homes. abundant and growing. excellent public amenities,
support high resale values
Homes are enhanced by the community’s Anderson Township has provided for residents.
commitment to nature — being Ohio’s considerable investment in public
first publicly-supported Greenspace infrastructure to help ensure its place
township program, plus the area's as a community of choice in Greater
superior township and county park Cincinnati. From bike trails and sidewalks
districts. Residents also appreciate the to streetscape enhancements and
high quality public and safety services community gathering events, this sense
offered in the township. Anderson is a of being connected as a community
family-oriented community, busy and is stronger than ever.
8 AN D ERSON TOWN SHI P 9
F
orest Hills School Additionally, high school students
District proudly may participate in the district’s
serves families in “Experienceship” program which
EXCELLENT
EXEMPLARY
Anderson Township partners with area businesses to
and the Village provide “real world” employment OPTIONS
of Newtown. Educators pride opportunities and business
themselves on providing high- skill development. For those opting for vocational
quality, face-to-face instruction in education, Anderson residents
safe environments at an affordable The district’s preschool program
may attend the Great Oaks Joint
operating cost. Forest Hills has a earned the Ohio Department of
Vocational schools, which fill
rich tradition of academic excellence Education “Step Up to Quality”
the need with a postsecondary
and consistently receives high Five-Star quality rating. Nagel Middle
facility service for Forest Hills
rankings regionally, at the state School was once again named
and other area school districts.
level and nationally. a “School to Watch” by the Ohio
Department of Education. Both
The Anderson area hosts
Anderson and Turpin high schools
Anderson educators collaborate several quality private and
received the Governor’s Thomas
with families to create personalized parochial schools including
Edison Award for excellence in STEM
learning for each student to ensure Immaculate Heart of Mary
Education and Student Research.
successful and well-rounded School, Guardian Angels School,
educational experiences. Students McNicholas High School and
Additionally, approximately 20
receive access to technology and Miami Valley Christian Academy.
Forest Hills School District high
essential tools to compete at high Other higher learning
school scholars are annually
levels. The district’s facilities include opportunities are within
recognized by the National Merit
one new, and eight renovated a half-hour drive.
Scholarship Corporation as
schools in walkable communities. commended/semi-finalists in the
Seventy-five percent of Forest Hills National Merit Scholarship Program.
educators hold a Masters degree
EDUCATION
with more than sixty percent of staff Forest Hills schools received
residing in the school district. recognition for success with
Positive Behavioral Interventions
As part of a rigorous course of study, and Supports. This program is a
students have access to more than preventative and systematic
160 high school courses including approach that helps improve student
28 Advanced Placement courses. achievement, student behavior
More than 100 extracurricular and school climate. Forest Hills
activities are offered in the students are prepared for success
AWARD - WINNING PROGRAMS performing arts and athletic from preschool through graduation
programs to provide a well- with an emphasis on maximizing
LEAD TO MEANINGFUL OUTCOMES rounded educational experience. achievement in college and beyond.
10 AN D ERSON TOWN SHI P 11
GREAT PARKS
COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE
OF HAMILTON COUNTY
Four Great Parks encompass more
than 2,200 acres in or within minutes
of Anderson Township, including
Little Miami Golf Center (as well as
Avoca and Bass Island), Otto Armleder
Memorial Park and Recreation
EXTRAORDINARY Complex, Withrow Nature Preserve
and Woodland Mound. Great Parks
also maintains five miles of the
Little Miami Scenic Trail, which runs
through Anderson Township.
LITTLE MIAMI GOLF CENTER is the
place to get in a fun and challenging
nine holes of golf. Warm up on the
natural turf practice area, on the
putting course or in the covered
and heated driving range. Enjoy the
miniature golf course with the family
+ RECREATION
or access the Little Miami Scenic Trail
at the golf center, Bass Island (off
Newtown Road) or Avoca Trailhead
(off Wooster Pike). Canoe and kayak
access, as well as fishing and river
wading, is available at Bass Island.
WITHROW NATURE PRESERVE
Many area couples have taken their
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE marriage vows in the beautifully
wooded outdoor wedding setting in
THANKS TO AN ARRAY OF Withrow Nature Preserve, which seats
up to 100 guests and offers bridal-
FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS party use of the Highwood Lodge.
This park also includes the scenic
Trout Lily Trail.
S
ince 1975, the award- 500+ ACRES OF FUN COMPRISE The Anderson Parks RecPlex features AT WOODLAND MOUND, enjoy a
winning, Anderson THE ANDERSON PARK DISTRICT a gym and classrooms, which support variety of recreational opportunities,
Park District has been year-round, indoor activities for the including playgrounds and picnic
serving the community The park district’s top priority areas, an 18-hole disc golf course,
whole family. Programs include
as an active park and is to serve as a good steward nature and paved trails, a public
summer camps, youth and adult
recreation agency. The district has of parklands and resources, boat launch to the Ohio River and
nature programs, preschool events,
earned a reputation for providing while providing a broad range the popular wet playground, Parky’s
instructional sports, youth basketball
outstanding events, programs and of recreational opportunities. Wetland Adventure. Steamboat Bend
and volleyball leagues, adult fitness,
parks for visitors of all ages. Visitors with a variety of interests hobby classes and special activities Campground is located on the Ohio
enjoy popular amenities including geared for all ages. River and allows seasonal camping
A sample of special events hosted by playgrounds, an 18-hole disc golf Parks and facilities managed by the Anderson with beautiful river views.
the Anderson Park District include: course, natural surface and paved Park District include Anderson Parks RecPlex,
Daddy Daughter Dance, Youth Egg
Hunts, Summer Concert Series, A Fair
trails, athletic fields, courts for
pickleball, volleyball, tennis, and
Beech Acres Park, Clear Creek Park, Juilfs
Park, Kellogg Park, Laverty Park, Riverside
+ Great
To learn more about the
Parks of Hamilton
of the Arts, MariMac Pumpkin Patch,
Visit With Santa and the Greater
basketball, a skatepark, shelters,
a dog field (permit required),
+ Anderson
To learn more about
Park District
Park, State & Nagel Park, Veterans Park and County visit GreatParks.org.
W. M. Johnson Hills Park.
Anderson Day celebration. open space and wooded areas. visit AndersonParks.com.
12 AN D ERSON TOWN SHI P 13
COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE
The Anderson Township Greenspace
PRECEDENT-SETTING INITIATIVE program continues as a point of
In November 1995, Anderson
Township residents approved a
much community pride and serves
PROTECTS THE TOWNSHIP’S as a model for other Ohio townships.
renewal of the Greenspace tax
levy. In 2000, this tax levy was
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Residents hike these natural
allowed to expire, as affordable
properties were harder to
AND NATURAL BEAUTY areas, exploring beautiful wooded
hillsides and vistas overlooking
find. However, through good
stewardship of the tax funds
both the Ohio and Little Miami rivers. allocated to this program, some
These preserved properties help money is still available for buying
to provide cleaner air and water properties. Residents continue
for the township and promote to contribute land to the program
biodiversity that is critical for a with approximately 150 acres
healthy community. given as donations.
Anderson Township was once a
lightly populated rural community
The program preserves
and protects 68 parcels of
+ are
Protected Greenspace locations
dispersed all around the
known for its orchards and sweeping property totaling nearly 700 township. They can be found by
river views. Change came quickly in acres. Parcels range in size visiting AndersonTownshipOH.gov,
the 1960s, when a period of rapid from less than a quarter which contains information about
residential and commercial growth acre to more than 109 acres. the program’s history, acquisition
transformed this quiet community There are 17 parcels that criteria, use and maintenance
into a developing suburb with more each exceed 10 acres in size. policies, a map with Greenspace
than 44,000 in population. parcel locations and FAQs.
In the late ‘80s, during a period
of growth, Anderson Township
residents and officials took steps to
preserve the natural character of
the community. With bill language
written by Anderson Township, and
the prodding of its trustees, state
officials passed House Bill 717 that
allowed townships to acquire land
to be preserved in its natural state.
In November 1990, voters passed
a levy to support a Greenspace
program. That year, Anderson
Township became the first Ohio
CAREFULLY PRESERVED
township to adopt a Greenspace
program under this bill. The first
parcel was acquired in spring 1991.
ANDERSON TOWNSHIP IS
ECO-RESPONSIBLE
Anderson Township’s WASTE MANAGEMENT
commitment to recycling
benefits both the environment Three waste haulers service
and the community. Anderson Township: Rumpke,
Best Way and Republic Services,
Each year Anderson emerges and residents or condominium
as a recycling leader and has associations contract directly
been recognized by Hamilton for trash collection. For contact
County with the "Best Township information, see page 33.
Recycling Rate" award.
Leaf and lawn debris can
Anderson is awarded be picked up by waste haulers
reimbursement monies from at curbside if in bags or trash
the Hamilton County Recycling containers. Branches must be
and Solid Waste District based cut and tied in a bundle.
on how much residents recycle. Check with your trash hauler
This funding supports several for further restrictions.
activities such as the township’s
drop-off recycling center, litter Brush and tree branches
cleanup and recycling education. may be recycled for free at the
Bzak Landscaping yard waste
drop-off site on 3295 Turpin
RECYCLING
Lane (off Ohio 32 in Anderson
There are several convenient just west of Newtown). The
AN ENJOYABLE WAY TO ways to recycle in Anderson center normally accepts yard
Township. Curbside pickup waste seven days a week.
CONNECT THE COMMUNITY In the Entertainment District along
Kellogg Road, Anderson has completed a
is available with your weekly Hours may be reduced during
garbage pickup, with certain the winter.
portion of the future 14-mile Ohio River
A
limitations. Newspaper, glass,
nderson Township Voted “Best of the East Exercise Trail project. In 2020, a connection to the
aluminum and #1-7 plastic can Stringent rules govern burning
is proud of its popular Trail” from a local magazine, west in Cincinnati that links Anderson
be recycled at the curbside. of leaves and yard waste.
trails program which it serves as the virtual center to Lunken Airport and Downtown, was
Contact the Anderson Township
has resulted in more of the network that connects constructed with funding assistance from The Anderson Township Fire and Rescue Department
than 22 miles of paths east to west. the township. This trail section will link Recycling Center, the largest at 513.688.8400 ext. 6 for
and sidewalks for the enjoyment, the township’s riverfront destinations to and busiest drop-off recycling more details.
convenience and non-vehicular Connections made in the past Greater Cincinnati’s regional network. facility in Greater Cincinnati,
transportation needs of its residents. 10 years provide thousands of is located at the Anderson
households with a direct link to On the northern side of the township, Township Operations Center,
Since 1993, the township has
undertaken an aggressive campaign
the trails network and destinations
in the heart of the township such
along with Great Parks of Hamilton
County, the township built a three-mile
7954 Beechmont Ave. This + locations
For more information on
and options, visit
center accepts cardboard,
to build its signature Anderson as Beechmont Avenue, Anderson extension of the Little Miami Scenic Trail newspaper, glass, aluminum HamiltonCountyR3source.org.
Trails program. Once a traditional Center and Anderson Towne Center. Wooded paths on the Five Mile Trail in 2016. That link ties the Little Miami Golf and steel cans (with labels
suburban community heavily The township has focused on the provide a 2.5-mile connection linking Center to Beechmont Avenue. In a 20-year removed), jars and #1 (and an
relying on vehicular transportation, verifiable health benefits for “active the Turpin High School area to Five effort just coming to completion, work is expanded range) of plastics.
Anderson now sports a reputation transportation” (walking and riding Mile Road amenities, and to Anderson underway to finish the Little Miami Scenic
as a community of neighborhoods, bikes) as part of the transportation Center, the Anderson Towne Center Trail over the Little Miami River to Lunken Other items, including certain
schools, parks, business areas and system. Connector paths also and ultimately to the Beechmont Airport and Otto Armleder Park. Changes hazardous waste materials,
other destinations woven together encourage a sense of community business corridor. More than include a dedicated lane for pedestrians can be recycled at various
through its heavily used trails and allow children the freedom $5 million in grants has facilitated on the Beechmont Levee Bridge and a outlets in the Anderson area.
network. The spine of this network to ride to school and other building pivotal links on Asbury, tunnel under Ohio 32. This link is slated
is the award-winning Five Mile Trail. neighborhoods in safety. State, Nagel and Wolfangel roads. for opening in the fall of 2022.
16w
hether you plan to “shop
‘til you drop,” or enjoy
a family dinner out,
Anderson Township’s
numerous shopping
and dining options can fulfill your needs.
Residents will find many needed
goods and services on the Beechmont
business corridor, which runs through
the center of the community. Shoppers
recognize the diversity of numerous
options on Beechmont Avenue, sporting
both mom and pop establishments
and national chains.
+ ENTERTAINMENT
In the heart of Beechmont Avenue lies
the Anderson Towne Center, anchored
by Macy’s and an expanded Marketplace
Kroger store, a prime spot for socializing,
shopping and entertainment. With its
numerous restaurants connected by
AT THE HOTTEST ATTRACTIONS ALONG THE OHIO RIVER an attractive, walkable streetscape, the
award-winning Shoppes at Anderson
Towne Center development are a central
point in the community. Located at
Beechmont and Wolfangel, the center
CONEY ISLAND RIVERBEND MUSIC CENTER BELTERRA PARK ANDERSON TOWNE CENTER is connected to the Five Mile Trail
Operating since 1886, Coney Island Outdoor concerts at river’s edge, Belterra Park brings gaming, and adjacent to beautiful Anderson
is home to fun attractions, including on balmy summer evenings don’t entertainment, dining and racing to IS JUST THE BEGINNING Center, the township’s signature civic,
the world’s largest recirculating get much better than at Riverbend southern Ohio. The center, owned by government and arts facility.
swimming pool. It holds more than Music Center, Cincinnati’s premier Boyd Gaming, was built at the site of
three million gallons of water, and outdoor music venue. The site the historic River Downs Racetrack. Anderson Towne Center’s options
is located in the Sunlite Water presents first-class entertainment The center is open year-round have grown in recent years to include
Adventure Area. Splish-splash in the for up to 20,000 music lovers for entertainment, plus banquets numerous health and beauty retailers.
pool or take a slippery ride down of all ages. A second, more and receptions. The township's fitness options at
the slide. Then enjoy the thrill of the intimate setting, the PNC Pavilion, Anderson Towne Center have also
Typhoon Tower, a giant interactive seats 4,100. GOLF COURSES increased.
water play structure that hosts 70
interactive water play stations and a Anderson Township is home to
Coldstream Country Club, a private Other neighborhood business districts,
33-foot cascading water Hydro Storm. such as those along Salem Road
membership club whose course was
recently renovated, and two public and Clough Pike, have undergone
golf courses operated by Great Parks pedestrian-friendly infrastructure
of Hamilton County. The Vineyard Golf improvements. Anderson's business
Course, a public Great Parks’ course on district provides a convenient mix of
Nordyke Road, is award-winning and nationally-branded restaurants and local
located in a beautiful setting, rivaling apparel and accessory boutiques within
some of the best private courses walking distance of many households.
around. Great Parks’ Little Miami Golf
Center includes a family fun center,
sporting a nine-hole, regulation course,
an 18-hole miniature golf course and
access to the Little Miami Scenic Trail.
18 AN D ERSON TOWN SHI P 19WELLNESS + THRIVING
MIX, MINGLE AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS THROUGH
SENIOR SERVICES
Anderson Hospital, part of Mercy Health
Cincinnati, delivers world-class health
care to Cincinnati’s eastside communities.
IBM Watson has named Anderson Hospital
HEALTH CARE
one of the nation’s top 100 hospitals for
S
13 years. It has also earned recognition
eniors living in
for excellence as a top heart hospital and
Anderson Township
in 2020, the hospital received:
will find the Anderson
+ Stroke
Advanced Certification as a Primary
Center from the Joint Commission
Township Senior
Center rich in the
+ Gold
Advanced Heart Failure Management
Certificate of Distinction from
resources they desire to enjoy a
high quality of life.
the Joint Commission
This center is an important source
+ Certification
Hip & Knee Replacement Gold
of Distinction for
for the Greater Anderson community
in providing education, recreation
Orthopaedic Joint Replacement
and fitness services for senior
+ Plus
Two "Get with the Guidelines" Gold
Awards from the American Heart
citizens. It focuses on helping
individuals maintain independent
Association Awards for excellence in living and a healthy lifestyle.
Stroke Care and Heart Failure Care
+ the
Chest Pain Center Accreditation from
American College of Cardiology
Many essential practical services are
offered by the Anderson Township
In addition, proper nutrition is
emphasized at the center. A daily
Senior Center. Proudly organized lunch is offered to members over
It was the first hospital in all of Ohio and and managed by Anderson the age of 60 for $1 in the facility’s
Greater Cincinnati to offer a total knee Township, the center offers a wide spacious dining room, providing
replacement using a robotic arm-assisted range of opportunities, from fitness a healthy meal and a chance for
surgery system and has an advanced classes, line dancing, art and craft socialization. Transportation to and
inpatient acute rehabilitation unit — the experiences and a book club. from the center, as well as for errands
only acute rehab center on the East Side. Special events and presentations and medical visits, is offered by
are planned throughout the year, Meals on Wheels of Southwest Ohio
Located at the intersection of State as are many trips tailored to the and Northern Kentucky through the
and Five Mile roads, Anderson Hospital interests of older adults, including Council on Aging. The center offered
offers 250 patient beds, a broad range trips to the Cincinnati Pops, continuous programming through
of inpatient and outpatient services the Reds and area restaurants. the COVID pandemic, and has been
including preventive and 24-hour uninterrupted since that time in part to
Anderson residents are fortunate to
MEETING NEEDS
CLOSE TO HOME
emergency medicine, a birthing center, significant technological updates and
have convenient access to Mercy women’s health services, comprehensive virtual offerings.
Health — Anderson Hospital, a full- heart care, cancer care, imaging and
service, nationally-recognized acute lab services, orthopaedic and spine Living options are varied and
care hospital, with numerous health care, physical therapy and an acute numerous in the township, with new
care professionals conveniently rehab center. upscale, “empty-nester” housing
located in Anderson Township.
available in several subdivisions.
It strives to be the employer of choice The Five Mile Road area is a regional center Whether you look for retirement villas,
and the destination of choice for of medical services and offices for many independent living, skilled living care
those seeking health care through other general and specialty physicians. or other options, Anderson Township
an empowered culture that embraces Other medical networks offering local has facilities to meet those needs.
the differences and similarities outpatient care on, or adjacent to, Five Mile
in staff, physicians, patients and Road, Beechmont Avenue, State Road and
community and provides care to Clough Pike include The Christ Hospital,
those in need. TriHealth and other medical providers.
20 AN D ERSON TOWN SHI P 21THOUGHTFUL
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
BEECHMONT CORRIDOR
The heart of the Anderson business
district is the Beechmont Corridor,
which runs from Mt. Washington to
the Clermont County line, east of
Nordyke Road.
Safety and convenience for both
shoppers and drivers has been
significantly increased in recent
years through projects resulting
from the award-winning Beechmont
Corridor Plan. Implementation of the
plan, which was originally created
by a joint task force of the Anderson
Township Trustees and the Anderson
Area Chamber of Commerce, relies
on inter-agency cooperation, private
redevelopment, and the efforts of
the township, Ohio Department of
Transportation, and Hamilton County
Engineer’s Office to continue its goal
of increased safety. Traffic flow,
expanded safety reforms and
ASTUTE STRATEGIES COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING economic vitality of the corridor have
been targeted by Anderson Township
To encourage this positive momentum,
INFORM TOWNSHIP’S PROGRESS the township’s citizen-led economic trustees for investment.
development committee has been
In recent years, significant safety,
A
nderson Township successful in encouraging greater
SURROUNDING PROJECTS increasing diversity in multifamily traffic flow, beautification and mobility
is an ideal location improvements created a better
Investments have not been housing. Stemming from the goals
in which to do Beechmont. Upgrades specified by
limited to the community’s core. noted in the township’s recent
business. With easy the plan have been coupled with
Recommendations within the Comprehensive Plan updates,
access to highway decorative walls and pedestrian
Comprehensive Plan coordinate the committee has addressed
transportation, strong demographics plazas using handicapped ramps
and guide public and private the need to provide a variety of
and a community committed at major intersections. Add in the
investment throughout the township, apartments, senior housing and
to economic growth, large and trees and landscaping previously
from recreational improvements strong subdivisions for all stages
small businesses alike have found introduced along the corridor, with
along the Little Miami River to the of residents’ needs.
the area a desirable location wayfinding signage, and residents
more than $200 million Belterra
for their investment. and visitors alike have noted the drive
Park Gaming redevelopment and
HOMEARAMA® down Beechmont is more pleasing
strengthening of the township’s
FOCUSED INVESTMENT The very successful 2021 and easier to navigate.
entertainment area. In between,
Anderson has seen a dramatic more than $4 million in public Homearama® brought nearly 20,000
central transformation in recent investment along Salem Road visitors to Anderson’s doorstep to These improvements have not only
years. Private development has and Clough Pike has instilled a explore fine homes and learn about greatly improved traffic flow and
focused in part at the Anderson vibrancy and renewed focus to community amenities. Other recent safety, but the corridor has enjoyed
Towne Center and neighboring these important neighborhood committee projects include creating greater economic vitality and ease
office developments. business districts. the vision for “Downtown Anderson” for all transportation modes.
and strengthening neighborhood
More than $250 million in private Recent projects undertaken to business districts. Through the From ongoing aesthetic and access
investment over the last several improve quality of life in Anderson economic development process, improvements to enhanced guidelines
years has fueled this change, Township include the creation of a the township continues its strong for the style of new development
concentrated near the center community art plan and upgrades to collaboration with the Anderson for the busy corridor, the future
of the community along Beechmont the township’s popular Entertainment Area Chamber of Commerce and of Beechmont Avenue, and our
Avenue and Five Mile Road. District along the riverfront. local businesses. community that it serves, is bright!
22 AN D ERSON TOWN SHI P 23MATTERS OF
ADVANTAGEOUS PROXIMITY + In the past two decades
15
ANDERSON TOWNSHIP Anderson Township has
received more than $21 MILLION
M I N UTE S
in state and federal grants for
DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI CONTINUES TO SEE AN township improvements.
20
Upgrades include road
INFUSION OF PRIVATE AND infrastructure, trails, sidewalks,
transit enhancements, and safety
I-75 AND 71 PUBLIC DEVELOPMENT WITH and beautification modifications.
LUNKEN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT 5 + Anderson’s Public Works
Department is widely recognized
as having the ability to clear
30
snow from more than 120 MILES
of township-maintained streets
CVG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT quicker and better than any other
area community.
WORTH OF PROJECTS
COMPLETED BETWEEN
2015 AND 2021
+ A strong median income of + Anderson Township is a convenient + The ANCOR region, in the northeast IBM WATSON HAS NAMED ANDERSON + The Anderson Township
$100,000 PER YEAR (57 percent place to do business. The community corner of Anderson Township, government receives only about
higher than the state median), enjoys ready access to I-275 contains one of the largest HOSPITAL ONE OF THE NATION’S 17.72 CENTS of each property tax
close proximity to downtown and
an interest in diverse housing and
with more than
600 BUSINESSES
in eight business districts currently
concentrations of undeveloped
industrially zoned property within
TOP 100 HOSPITALS FOR 1 3 YEARS. dollar paid. This funds police and
fire protection, road maintenance
retail options have developers calling Anderson Township home. the I-275 beltway. The more than and snow removal, public works,
flocking to the township. 500-ACRE area is suited for office/ planning/zoning, special events,
light industry usage. Already home capital improvements, the Anderson
to several large companies, the Township Senior Center and all other
area has approximately 330 readily township operating functions.
usable acres remaining and slated
for industrial/office development.
24 AN D ERSON TOWN SHI P 25EVENTS +
ENGAGING EXPERIENCES
MAKE TIME FOR
HAPPY NEW HAPPENINGS
COMMUNITY CLEANUP GREATER ANDERSON DAY
Each April, township residents Hosted annually in late July for
take to the streets and parks to more than 20 years, Greater
help cleanup their community. Anderson Day is Anderson’s
The annual event is sponsored signature summer festival.
through Keep Cincinnati Beautiful. Come for rides, entertainment
and fireworks that top off
TOWNSHIP-WIDE the celebration.
GARAGE SALE
Buy or sell treasures at the EMERGENCY SERVICES DAY
community-wide garage sale, The township’s fire and safety
set for the first Saturday in May, services organize a day of
each year. educational experiences, and
fun for children, at the Beechmont
ANDERSON GARDEN Fire Station. It takes place during
AND HOME TOUR the fall each year, in conjunction with
Green thumb enthusiasts, and those the National Fire Prevention Week.
who are still novices, both enjoy
the annual Garden and Home Tour,
ANDERSON HOLIDAY
hosted at a variety of local gardens
and houses. This free tour-at-your-
FESTIVAL
When the winter wind starts
own-pace event, coordinated by the
blowing, it’s nearly time for
township’s WeTHRIVE! Committee,
Anderson’s winter event —
covers both professionally
a festive tree lighting on the
landscaped and owner-landscaped
streetscape at Anderson Towne
gardens. Historic venues are also
Center. Hosted on the first
opened for the tour.
Saturday in December, the
outdoor festival includes
INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
One of the biggest and most popular Santa, student presentations
community events each year is the and holiday entertainment.
Independence Day Parade, which
travels through the heart of the OTHER POPULAR EVENTS
community on Beechmont Avenue. Additional community events
The parade is led by a volunteer hosted annually include the
committee with township support. Forest Hills 5K, Memorial Day
Some 10,000 spectators line the Remembrance and Bell Ringing,
streets to enjoy a varied group Anderson Towne Center Trick
of community organizations or Treat and the Veterans
and entertainment. Day Dinner.
26Five Mile Chapel
NEXT- GENERATION
LEARNING RESPECTING THE PAST + INSPIRING THE FUTURE
ANDERSON BRANCH LIBRARY
HISTORY
New settlers made their way here
after 1795, enjoying an area boasting
O
ur library is the The branch also has an ABC Mouse The branch is supported in part by a fertile farmland and enticing
second busiest and station for children and a host of local volunteer group. The Anderson waterways. While there was plenty
highest-circulating apps to help students on the branch Township Library Association of land, the area’s population
facility in the iPads. A drive-through provides accepts donated books and other Anderson Township is a community A historic marker close to the spot remained relatively small and stable
41-branch system convenience for customers items for two annual book sales that focused on the future, yet connected to where the station was situated denotes throughout the 1800s. Most township
of the Cincinnati & Hamilton County on the go. raise funds to benefit the Anderson its pioneer past. For most of its history, that moment in time. It is located on residents were farmers whose
Public Library. Cardholders can and Mt. Washington branches. The Anderson more closely resembled its Elstun Road off Beechmont Avenue. orchards and farmlands dominated
access a collection that has more In 2021, the branch was renovated as Anderson Community Collection at early farming settlements rather than the area.
than 100,000 print items, more part of the Library’s Facilities Master the branch is a selection of books of the suburban community of today. This untamed area became home for
than 35,000 audiovisual items, Plan to create Next Generation cultural and artistic significance that people seeking property ownership By the 1900s, the early Parkers
and digital materials such as Libraries. The refreshed space now were purchased with funds from the This well-watered, fertile land has and a better life. For them, the Ohio Grove became Coney Island, a
eBooks, eAudiobooks, music, has an updated children’s area library association. For details about been the home to people since the River Valley was considered a prime popular place for family outings and
movies and magazines. with STEM toys and a playhouse, future sales, follow the Anderson last glacier receded nearly 14,000 location in the new land of opportunity. picnickers. Throngs of park visitors
additional small meeting spaces, Township Library Association at years ago. The cultures that lived on In the spring of 1793, the area became arrived on various boats including
Special resources at the Anderson quiet reading area with fireplace and Facebook.com/AndersonATLA. this land for thousands of years left the first township (of Hamilton County) the Island Queen sidewheeler
Branch include free internet and periodicals, a teen area with open earthworks, mounds, large enclosure and was named after Richard Clough steamboats from downtown
computer access, free use of seating, updated public restrooms, walls and evidence of villages that Anderson, surveyor of the area’s Cincinnati. The nearby California
numerous subscription-based
databases, a study pod and
large meeting room with updated
finishes, and new furniture, carpet
+ the
To obtain a library card, stop by
branch, call 513.369.6030 or
fascinate us today. Virginia Military District. area riverfront also gained in
popularity as rail service ran through
passport services. and paint throughout the branch. go to CincinnatiLibrary.org/card. The earliest settlers to arrive in the Other familiar names that live on today the township in the early 1900s.
southeastern Hamilton County area in the community derive from the
landed at the confluence of the west earliest pioneers. The first settler in Modest growth continued through
bank of the Little Miami River and the nearby Mt. Washington was Stephen the early 20th century. When the new
Ohio River. In 1788 Major Benjamin Stites Sutton. Ichabod Benton Miller was Beechmont levee was completed
HISTORY ROOM Housing memorabilia, artifacts,
documents, and photos from
farming implements, period
clothing and more. A portion of
established a settlement of two dozen
log cabins connected with a stockade
one of the first to live in the Clough-
Newtown area. His home, now known
in the 1950s, the township entered
a period of significant growth as it
PRESERVES THE PAST Anderson’s past, Anderson’s History a large, 170-year-old corn crib fence to two blockhouses. After a couple as the Miller-Leuser Log House, is a became feasible to easily commute
Room is geared toward a “visitor’s was reconstructed in the Anderson of years of flooding, some of those well-known historical landmark on to downtown from Anderson.
center” feel, where residents can learn Township History Room. The secure settlers moved further down the Ohio Clough Pike. Built in late 1795, it was This population increase was
more about the people, places and display case preserves details from River to a plateau above the Ohio River used as a residence until 1968. It was further accelerated, in part, due
events that shaped the area. The room the community’s rural heritage for opposite the Licking River. purchased by the Anderson Township to the completion of I-275 in
displays artifacts and information from visitors to view firsthand. Historical Society in 1971 and is December 1979, including the
native peoples to the present. Two years later, the first permanent maintained by the dedicated volunteers Combs-Hale Bridge over the
The History Room at Anderson fortified settlement in Anderson of the Historical Society, who offer tours Ohio River. Between 1950 and
Anderson Township residents have Center is a joint venture of Anderson of the property on the first and third
Township was created: Garard/Martin 1985, the population quadrupled.
loaned and donated many artifacts Township and the Anderson Township
Station on the eastern shore of the Little Sundays, from May through October, Today’s population is approximately
in the History Room. The history of Historical Society. The room is open
Miami farther upstream from Columbia. and by special arrangement. 44,000 residents.
the township unfolds through old from 1-4 p.m. on the second and
maps, photos, Native American relics, fourth Sundays each month.
AN D ERSON TOWN SHI P 29Miller-Leuser Log House
ANDERSON URBAN FARM
The Anderson Urban Farm is one of
the last undeveloped farm properties
in Anderson Township. Owned by the
Anderson Township Historical Society,
this peaceful 10-acre property sits on
Bartels Road between Turpin High
School and Clough Pike. In the fall of
2018, volunteers began working to clear
the land of invasive plants, and in the
spring of 2019 a community garden was
born. The site is now host to a variety of
events throughout the year. Anderson Urban Farm
JAMES CLARK STONE HOUSE ANDERSON HILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH-SALEM CAMPUS
Pioneer James Clark was one of the Salem Methodist Church was Several buildings came after
township’s early inhabitants and established by Francis McCormick, it to house the congregation.
entrepreneurs. When he arrived in the a preacher who came to Ohio McCormick Hall, which was built
peaceful Clough Creek area in the late from Kentucky because he disliked as a school building, stands
1700s, he built a formidable eight-room slavery and the distilling of whiskey. east of the church today. The
stone house that still stands today at In 1805 he and his friends moved to school was School District No. 5.
the corner of Clough Pike and Hunley Anderson Township and established In 1863 a frame church building
Road. The James Clark Stone House is a little village he called Salem was constructed, which was the
likely the oldest standing stone house (and others called McCormick’s fourth home of the Salem
in southwest Ohio and was inhabited Settlement) to bring Methodism to Methodist Church. This building
into the 1990s. The building is owned the Northwest Territory. They built is part of the church structure
by Anderson Township and received an a large log dwelling partly used as it stands today.
Ohio Historical Marker in 2018. for religious services.
HERITAGE
FIVE MILE CHAPEL MILLER-LEUSER LOG HOUSE
DISCOVER ANDERSON'S
A scenic piece of Anderson One of the most obvious and noted
Township’s history is found in the links to Anderson Township’s historic
beautiful, stone Five Mile Chapel, pioneer past is the Miller-Leuser
on Five Mile Road, tucked away Log House, at the corner of Bartels
behind trees on the banks of Road and Clough Pike. Thousands of
Five Mile Creek. The chapel, which people drive past this cabin each day,
has no congregation, is cared unaware that this structure is more
for by the Five Mile Chapel Society, than 200 years old, having been built
Inc., a group of residents who in about 1795 or 1796.
preserve and maintain this
non-denominational facility. Today, the cabin is host to curious area
residents who visit almost every week.
Built in 1844, the chapel was one Scout troops and student groups
of the first United Brethren in Christ often tour the two-story dwelling and
churches built in the area. It was in learn about the artifacts within the
continuous use until 1963, when it home, while they check out the barn,
was donated to the Five Mile Chapel the corn crib and outhouse. The home
Society. The society today rents it was listed on the National Register of
for religious services, weddings, Historic Places in 1974 and received an
James Clark Stone House
baptisms and special events. Ohio Historical Marker in 2011.
30HELPFUL RESOURCES
COMMUNITY SERVICES PUBLIC SCHOOLS HOSPITALS & HEALTH
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911 ForestHills.edu Mercy.com/Locations/Fitness-Healthplex/
Cincinnati/Mercy-Health-Anderson-Healthplex
Hamilton County Sheriff District 5 Ayer Elementary School
513.474.5770 513.474.3811 Mercy Heath – Anderson Hospital
ForestHills.edu/Ayer 513.624.4500
A
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Anderson Township Mercy.com/Locations/Hospitals/Cincinnati/
Sheriff's Non-Emergency Dispatch Maddux Elementary School Mercy-Health-Anderson-Hospital
offers multiple places 513.231.0780
513.825.2280 (After hours number)
where you can host ForestHills.edu/Maddux Children’s Hospital
your event close to Alert Hamilton County Notification Anderson Urgent Care
AlertHC.org Mercer Elementary School 513.636.6100
home including 513.232.7000
513.263.8200 CincinnatiChildrens.org
Anderson Center, Anderson Lake and ForestHills.edu/Mercer
Anderson Township Administration, M. E. Lyons YMCA
South Plaza, and the Heritage Center Sherwood Elementary School 513.474.1400
Fire & Rescue, Fiscal Officer,
Arboretum. Staff members are available Road/Street Maintenance, Township 513.231.7565 CincinnatiYMCA.org
to help you choose the perfect space. Trustees, Zoning and Land Use ForestHills.edu/Sherwood
513.688.8400 Summit Elementary School
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Anderson Center is your destination for ForestHills.edu/Summit 513.721.2700
Anderson Center Events
Cincinnati.com
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gatherings. The facility provides one- AndersonCenterEvents.org 513.231.3240 Eastside Press
ForestHills.edu/Wilson 513.248.8800
stop shopping for township residents Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce
Cincinnati.com
and is home to township government 513.474.4802 Nagel Middle School
offices. It also includes an attractive AndersonAreaChamber.org 513.474.5407 PUBLIC UTILITIES
223-seat theater used by local theater Anderson Branch Library ForestHills.edu/Nagel Duke Energy
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Anderson Township Senior Center
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the modern Community Meeting HAMILTON COUNTY SERVICES Cincinnati-OH.gov/GCWW
Room, the open and airy upper Anderson Township Historical Society
Hamilton County Auditor
513.231.2114 Metropolitan Sewer District
and lower atriums, or the outdoor 513.946.4000 513.352.4900
serenity of Anderson Center's Lake AndersonTownshipHistoricalSociety.org HamiltonCountyAuditor.org MSDGC.org
and South Plaza. Anderson Park District Hamilton County Board of Elections Spectrum
513.474.0003 513.632.7000 877.463.0677
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The Anderson Township Heritage East Side Republican Club Hamilton County Planning +
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Eastern Hills Exchange Club HCDoes.org
official Arboretum by ArbNet with
513.878.7725 Hamilton County R3Source (Recycling)
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facilities, contact 513.688.8444
Eastside Democratic Club 513.946.7800 Republic Services
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Five Mile Chapel Society 513.521.7275 Hazardous Waste Hotline
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Greater Anderson Promotes Peace (GAPP) Water Conservation District Rumpke Waste, Inc.
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