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Mt. Lookout has a lot in common with its western neighbor Hyde Park, including a fashionable town square. The square is home to Zip's, site of one of the best burgers in town, Blue Mountain Coffee Company, and the Mt. Lookout Cinema Grill where patrons are shown current films while being served dinner at tables

Mt. Lookout's large, old homes also take on Hyde Park's classy atmosphere. Singles, young couples, and families of all sizes and ages find Mt. Lookout's homes and condominiums attractive and the neighborhood friendly. Alms Park is located in Mt. Lookout, and the area is close to Lunken Park, Ault Park and downtown.

Mt. Lookout also has the privilege of being home to the nation's oldest fully operational observatory founded in 1842. Mt. Lookout Observatory, operated by the University of Cincinnati physics department, remains a hidden treasure-only 3,000 visitors tour the facility each year.

Mt. Lookout has 3,400 residents living within one square mile. The community also boasts one of the higher average family incomes in the region. The neighborhood is largely made up of parents in their mid-30s to 40s with one or two children.

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Mt. Lookout has the highest owner occupancy rate in Cincinnati, 80% of its 1,400 housing units. Located to the east of downtown, Mt. Lookout's key features are the unique shops and restaurants of its low-key village square, its close proximity to downtown, and its housing diversity. Tudors with large yards, two-family houses, bungalows, and homes in a variety of styles can be found in Mt. Lookout, valued in the middle-to-upper price ranges.

147 homes were sold in 1998 at an average sales price of $221,448.
126 homes were sold in 1997 at an average sales price of $202,993.
123 homes were sold in 1996 at an average sales price of $214,078.

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	Frederick H. Alms Memorial Park Tusculum North of Columbia Parkway Playground equipment and picnic facilities. One picnic area is available by reservation for private functions. Visit the hilltop park for the views from the overlook and from the top of the picnic pavilion. From its heights, one can see the juncture of the Little Miami River with the gigantic bend of the Ohio River, the hills of Kentucky, Lunken Airport, and panoramic valleys.		94 acres

	Ault Park East of Observatory Ave The fourth largest park in Cincinnati offering picnic facilities, nature trails, and children's play areas, Ault Park adds to its attractions with a splendid pavilion and lookout point and beautiful gardens. The Italian-style pavilion has an entrance consisting of a broad, double flight of steps between which flows a water cascade. At the top of the steps you see the pavilion's artistic columns outlined against the sky. From the Lookout on the pavilion roof you can enjoy a 360 degree view - many miles of the area in all directions. Including the Little Miami River and Lunken Airport. Ault Park, like Alms Memorial Park, was once a vineyard area. Ault Park is home of the Annual Cincinnati Flower Show held in the Spring. This is an incredible 5 day event with many horticultural experts from across the country. Local, National, and International exhibitors and speakers participate each year. To find out more about this event, call: 872-5194 or 800-670-6808.		224 acres

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

The closest community center for Mt. Lookout residents is in Oakley.

Oakley Community Center
3882 Paxton Ave

Outdoor pool, basketball courts, tennis courts, softball fields and a playground.

Childcare for school-age kids plus summer care with recreational activities

Jazzercise, kick boxing and karate classes

Preschool programs during the weekdays

Senior programs: local and out-of-town trips, bingo, line dancing, lunch daily, and monthly theme parties and birthday parties.

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	NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

	Zip's Cafe 1036 Delta Ave. Awarded "Best Dive" by Citybeat magazine, Zip's is known for their burgers and chili.		871-9876

	Cinema Grill Nestled in Mt. Lookout Square, the Cinema Grill occupies an old movie theater and really shows movies.		321-3211

	Betta's Italian Cuisine Small and unpretentious, this bistro serves authentic Italian, prepared by owner Elizabetta DeLuca. There's everything from cannelloni to manicotti, cacciatore to chicken cutlet Milanese.		871-2233

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

	Esquire Theatre 320 Ludlow Ave. Clifton		281-8750

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

	Mariemont Theatre 6906 Wooster Rd. Mariemont		272-2002

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

	Oakley Drive-In Theater 5033 Madison Road Madisonville		271-4600

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

	Showcase Cinemas Cincinnati 1701 Showcase Drive		351-2232

	NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING
	Mt. Lookout Square Delta and Linwood avenues Mt. Lookout Square has a variety of unique shops including:

	The Boardwalk Hobby Shop 1032 Delta Ave.		871-2110

	Unicorn Miniatures 1028 Delta Ave. Doll Houses for sale and custom-made to order.		871-2823

	Confetti Cats 3165 Linwood Ave. A cat lover's paradise! This gift shop has plenty of "feline" trinkets.		533-9996

	Blue Mountain Coffee Co. 3181 Linwood Ave. Have a cup of their house-roasted coffees, or nibble on biscotti and muffins. Features a quiche of the day and sells gift baskets.		871-8626

	Bracke Meats & Produce 1010 Delta Ave.		871-1515


	Hyde Park Plaza 3760 Paxton Ave. Just a short trip from Mt. Lookout, Hyde Park Plaza offers Kroger, Thriftway, Old Navy, Barnes & Noble, Bath & Body Works, Foot Locker, Bruegger's Bagels, Servatti's Fine Pastries and many more.

	Hyde Park Square Erie Avenue and Edwards Road Probably the best known and most shopped of all of the neighborhood shopping districts in the city, Hyde Park Square is filled with art galleries, Graeter's Ice Cream, women's fashion boutiques, and great restaurants.

	Rookwood Pavilion Edwards Road and Madison Road Norwood This open-air shopping center is just a few minutes from Mt. Lookout. It contains Joseph Beth Booksellers, Smith and Hawken garden store, Sein Mart, Drug Emporium and HomeGoods among others. The center will expand in the year 2000 to include a GAP, Ann Taylor, Eddie Bauer and dozens more top retail 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 OR Us, Lazarus Furniture Gallery, Dick's Sporting Goods and a variety of stores and restaurants.		793-2131

	Tower Place Mall 28 West Fourth 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 Two 3295 Erie Ave. Hyde Park		352-3591

	Neighborhood Sergeant Tom Tanner		357-7536

	Neighborhood Officer John Berter		357-7536


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

	FIRE
	Engine Company 31 4401 Marburg Ave., opposite Cardiff Ave.		871-9947

	Oakley Engine Company 46 2729 Erie Ave. at Michigan Ave. Hyde Park		871-9940

	Looking for a good book? You'll find plenty at the Hyde Park Branch Library 2747 Erie Ave. From Mt. Lookout, it's just a quick drive up the hill.		369-4459

	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

	Mt. Lookout residents have an increased voice in the decisions that affect their neighborhood because of the presence of their local community council. The Mt. Lookout Civic Club 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.

	Mt Lookout Civic Club President: Joe Freeman Meeting Place: Christ the King Community Center, 3223 Linwood Ave Meeting Time: 3rd Monday of every month, 7:30 p.m.

	Community building efforts are also enhanced by the: Alpine-Delta Residents Association 2868 Alpine Terrace President: Jim Green and the: Mt. Lookout Community Improvement Corporation 2020 Williams Ave. Vice President: Glen Riefle

	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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