Mission: Alms Park

Alms, Park, or The Frederick H. Alms Memorial Park is located on Mt. Tusculum and it offers what Colleen thinks to be the best view of the Ohio River.  The spot which offers the most amazing view was originally called  "Bald Hill” because local Native Americans cleared the trees so that they would have an unobstructed view of early settlers of "Columbia."

The 94-acre land was given to the Cincinnati Park Board in 1916 as a memorial to Mr. Alms and his wife.  The land was previously owned by Nicholas Longworth (not an unfamiliar name in the Queen City).  Mr. Longworth produced his Catawba wine in this spot before the Civil War.

What Karen Said: It is a really beautiful setting.  The view is gorgeous.  The cute boys running, always a plus.  I am more a fan of Ault, because I have spent more time there, but Alms is also a wonderful place to pop a squat and enjoy a beautiful day.

What Colleen Said:  As previously mentioned, Alms is one of my most favorite parks in Cincinnati.  I just adore the view and the awesome cement slide is beyond rad.  (However, when Karen and I visited, it appeared to be under construction.)  As a child, I was convinced that it would be at Alms that I finally would swing over the top of the swing bars , or break my arm jumping off of one... luckily for me, neither happened.  Now, Alms, is one of my favorite spots to spread a blanket, and munch of some curry chicken salad and discuss how depressing the upcoming Bengals' season will really be...