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French Park is a 275-acre park, located in Amberley Village and boasts miles of hiking trails, creeks, meadows, and wooded hillsides. French Park also features a picnic shelter; which can be reserved for private parties; a playground, and a distant view of Cincinnati.
Located in the heart of Amberley Village, French Park is the former 275-acre estate of Herbert Greer French who donated the property to Cincinnati in 1943 along with his house. It is the second-largest Cincinnati Park Board property after Mt. Airy Forest.
- The French House
- Hiking Trails
- Other Amenities
- Visit French Park
The French House is a two story brick house located in the center of the park. It was originally built in the 1900s but has since been renovated multiple times and is a popular place to rent outfor weddings and other private events. The park even offers tents, tables, and chairs available for rental to make it as simple as possible to host an event...
The real reason that French Park is one of the most underrated parks in all of Cincinnati is because of its impressive amount of scenic hiking trails thatweave through forested areas and along creek beds throughout the park. The outermost loop of trails is about three miles along, but you can combine several trails to hike for as long as you’d like...
In addition to the wide variety of hiking trails, French Park also offers a picnic shelter with tables and grills that serves as an excellent place to host a small gathering. Next to the picnic shelter is a swing set, a volleyball net, and plenty of open space available for running around with kids or pets.
No matter how you slice it, French Park is truly a hidden gem among Cincinnati’s parks and one that is well worth the visit. You can visit the park at located at 3012 Section Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45237 and you can find more information about the park including events going on at various times throughout the year at Cincinnati Parks. Looking for more ...
Built in the early 20th century, The French House is the focal point of the 275-acre French Park. The two story brick estate, located amidst sprawling meadows, offers an array of entertaining rooms, outdoor terraces, a gazebo, bridal suites, lawns, and gardens.
- 3012 Section Road, Cincinnati, 45237, OH
- (513) 221-2610
Jul 29, 2010 · It’s Day 111 of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we’re out discovering French Park. Another one of the wonderful Cincinnati Park System parks, this little gem is located in Amberly Village at the intersection of Ridge and Section Roads.
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.
Terrific Cincinnati Park with gurgling streams, multiple hiking trails & varied terrain, a beautiful shelter house, a special events center in The French House (a beautiful mansion that can be rented), playgrounds, grills, picnic tables & more.
- 3012 Section Rd Cincinnati, OH 45237
