Alms Park - Cincinnati, OH - Municipal Parks and Plazas on Waymarking.com

Originally called "Bald" Hill because the Indians had cleared the trees from its summit to have an unobstructed view of the early settlers of "Columbia." This little community was situated along the river and directly below "Bald" Hill, on which now stands the Alms Park shelter building.

This hilltop park was given to the Park Board in 1916 as a memorial to Frederick H. Alms by his wife.

The pavilion, is the park's centerpieceone was completed in 1929.

Near the pavilion is a memorial statue of Stephen Collins Foster, the great folksong composer of the late 1840's.

Name: Frederick H. Alms Memorial Park Street Location: 710 Tusculum Avenue Local Municipality: Cincinnati State/Province, etc.: OH Country: USA Web Site: [Web Link] Date Established: 1916 Picnic Facilities: Shelters, picnic tables, grills, restrooms, parking, play equipment, pavillion Recreational Facilities: Hiking Trails Children's Playground Great for Scenic Views Monuments/Statues: Stephen Collins Foster Memorial Statue Traditional Geocaches: Several traditional geocaches in park. Memorial/Commemoration: Not listed Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed Fountains: Not listed Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Not listed Special Events: Not listed

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