French Park (Amberley, Ohio) Explained

French Park
Type:Public
Location:Amberley Village, Ohio
Coords:39.2°N -84.4222°W
Area:275 acres

French Park is a public park located in Amberley Village, Ohio, United States, but owned by the City of Cincinnati.

The park occupies the former estate of Herbert Greer French, who bequeathed the land with red brick manor to the Cincinnati Park Board following his death in 1942.[1] The park, located atop a steep incline, is also home to a creek which visitors can find after a short walk through the woods. There are also a few hiking trails, as well as a covered shelter atop with grilling areas.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Molloy, Johnny . Best Hikes Near Cincinnati . Globe Pequot Press . 2012 . 31. 9780762785636 .
  2. Web site: French Park. Cincinnatiparks.com. Cincinnati Parks Foundation . 2012 . May 24, 2014 .