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Home to one of Cincinnati's most prized possessions - the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens - Avondale is a shining example of what makes Cincinnati distinct from other cities of similar size.

You'll find more than just lions and tigers and bears (oh my!) at the Cincinnati Zoo. Saltwater aquariums, the world's first insectarium and the $1.6 million Cat House are only a few of the attractions that make this zoo one of the finest worldwide.

Smack dab in the middle of the city, Avondale is centrally located between I-71 and I-75 - Cincinnati's major Interstate arteries. Downtown entertainment, stores and restaurants are easily accessible. Avondale is also home to the Urban League of Greater Cincinnati.

Avondale offers spacious single- and two-family homes in a wide range of styles from sturdy brick houses to beautiful Gothic Tudors, some featuring Rookwood tile work. Lighted sidewalks and tree-lined streets add character to this neighborhood, infused with a blend of older and newer housing styles.

If there is one drawback to living in Avondale, it must be deciding which park to go to. Avondale has got more parks than a Bengal tiger has stripes! Slides, swings, and tennis and basketball courts are sure to keep the little ones busy. And you'll definitely find plenty of little ones here in Avondale, a neighborhood that many families call home. Read on, and maybe you will, too.

With the number of residents quickly approaching 20,000, Avondale is one of Cincinnati's most populous neighborhoods. It is also home to a large number of families and households with children.

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Duplexes and multi-family units are common to Avondale, as are older, single-family structures. The owner-occupancy rate in Avondale is 21%.

56 homes were sold in 1998 at an average sales price of $117,537
51 homes were sold in 1997 at an average sales price of $93,775
55 homes were sold in 1996 at an average sales price of $110,443

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	Zoological Gardens Erkenbrecher Ave. & Vine St. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden 281-4700 or 800-94-HIPPO Beautiful landscaped grounds. Home of world famous white Bengal tigers, outdoor gorilla exhibit and nation's first Insect World exhibit building. The zoo features more than 700 species of rare and endangered animals and more than 3,000 different kinds of domestic and exotic plants.		63.3 acres

	Fleischmann Gardens Forest & Washington Ave. Ornamental historic gates, play area.		4.4 acres

	Hauck Botanic Garden 2625 Reading Road Extensive flower, shrub and tree collections, plus a Civic Garden Center		8 acres

	Martin Luther King Jr. Park Reading Road & Burton Ave.		6 acres

	Marion Triangle Reading Road & Marion Ave.		.14 acre

	Mitchell Triangle Reading Road & Clinton Springs		.44 acre

	Losantiville Triangle Reading Road & Burnet Ave.		5.4 acres

	Seasongood Square Reading Road & N. Crescent Ave.		2.1 acres

	Stella Park Lexington & Magill Ave.		1.5 acres

	Woodward Park Victory Parkway & Rockdale Ave.		9.6 acres

All listed phone numbers are in area code 513 unless otherwise noted.

	Avondale residents usually enjoy activities at the Hirsch Community Center, 3630 Reading Rd. However, Hirsch is undergoing major structural renovations and building improvements, and will be closed until early 2000. In the meantime, many travel to nearby North Avondale and take part in the numerous activities that are offered there.

Nearest one is in North Avondale:
North Avondale Community Center
617 Clinton Springs Avenue

A full size gym with basketball and volleyball leagues, aerobic classes as well as karate and ballet for children.
A fitness room with strength training and cardiovascular equipment.
Basketball and tennis courts, plus fields for soccer, flag football and softball.
Youth programs for ages 6-18. After-school care is available for K-6 children including both recreational activities and teen programs.

961-1584

One of the reasons Cincinnati takes so much pride in its people and its workforce is the quality of the students who graduate from its schools. You'll learn more than just your ABCs and 123s; from bilingual academies, to numerous nationally recognized college preparatory programs, Cincinnati has many options for parents in search of a well-rounded, quality education for their child.

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	NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
	The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens is perfect for a sunny Saturday afternoon. Animal shows are offered in the summer, as are camel, elephant and train rides. The Festival of Lights, held late November to early January, offers ice skating, hay rides, ice carvings and a night flight show.

	Forum Restaurant and Cardigan's Cafe 400 Oak St. North Avondale Elegant surroundings. Serves American and European dishes. Light fare at Cardigan's Cafe'. Live entertainment weekends.		281-3300

	Avon Fields an 18 hole golf course with a driving range, is located on the north boundary of Avondale.

	NEARBY MOVIE THEATERS
	Central Park 11 Cinemas 4600 Smith Road Norwood		531-7655

	Esquire Theatre 320 Ludlow Ave. Clifton		281-8750

	Kenwood Towne Centre Theaters 7875 Montgomery Rd. Kenwood		791-2248

	Mt. Lookout Cinema Grill 3187 Linwood Ave. Mt. Lookout		321-3211

	Oakley Drive-In Theater 5033 Madison Rd. Madisonville		271-4600

	OmniMax Theater Cincinnati Museum Center 1301 Western Ave.		287-7000

	Showcase Cinemas Cincinnati 1701 Showcase Drive Bond Hill		351-2232

	NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING
	Avondale Towne Center located at the corner of Reading Rd. & Forest Ave. Aldi's grocery store, Deveroe's clothing store, and other specialty stores.		861-0667

	Swifton Commons Reading Rd. & Langdon Farm Swifton Commons offers its shoppers a food court and several clothing and specialty stores.

	NEARBY SHOPPING MALLS
	Kenwood Towne Center 7875 Montgomery Road Kenwood Lazarus, Parisian, Dillard's, and 160 specialty stores, plus a food court and restaurants.		745-0205

	Sycamore Plaza at Kenwood Kenwood & Montgomery roads Kenwood Barnes & Noble Bookstores, Toys 'R Us, Lazarus Furniture Gallery, Dick's Sporting Goods, and a variety of stores and restaurants.		793-2131

	Tower Place Mall 28 West 4th St. Downtown More than 70 specialty stores, a food court and restaurants. Lazarus, Saks Fifth Ave. and Tiffany's are easily accessible via skywalk.		241-7700

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	POLICE
	District Four 4150 Reading Road Avondale		352-3576

	Neighborhood Sergeants Ray Smith Al Jones		352-3902

	Neighborhood Officer Alvin Strawther		352-3889


	Community Policing Activities: Neighborhood block watches, citizens police academies, DARE and after school/summer programs, bike patrols

	FIRE
	Engine Company 32 650 Forest Ave. 45229		281-9239

	Looking for a good book? You'll find plenty at the: Avondale Branch Library 3566 Reading Road		369-4440

	Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County 800 Vine St. Downtown		369-6900


	Can't find the resource you've been searching for? Try the Langsam Library at the University of Cincinnati or the Xavier University Library. Hours vary, especially during the summer, so call first.

	UC Library 2624 Clifton Ave.		556-1424

	XU Library 3800 Victory Pkwy		745-3881

	Avondale residents have an increased voice in the decisions that affect their neighborhood because of the presence of their local community council. The community council is charged with handling topics that include zoning, boundary disputes, city services and an array of issues that affect the quality of life in its neighborhood.

	Avondale Community Council President: Bernadette Watson Meeting Place: South Avondale School, 636 Prospect Place Meeting Time: 3rd Tuesday of every month, 7:30 p.m. (except July & August)

	Community building efforts are also enhanced by the: Avondale Redevelopment Corporation 2601 Melrose Ave. James King, Director Avondale Housing Action Program 3006 Woodburn, 1st Floor Joe Hankerson, Director

	If you live in the City of Cincinnati, the Department of Public Works provides solid waste collection and recycling at no cost.

	24-hour City of Cincinnati Customer Service Line		591-6000

	Department of Public Works Office Information & Administration		352-3218

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