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Choosing to forgo the daily commute by automobile or bus, residents of Riverside can instead opt for a comfortable ride across the river aboard the Anderson Ferry. Located west of downtown, Riverside sits on a mile of prime real estate along the northern bank of the Ohio River. Originally settled as a suburban residential community in the early 1800s, some of the neighborhood's earliest homes still remain.

 




 

Slightly more than 1,000 people live in the 1.5 square mile community of Riverside.

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From newer estates with grand Ohio River views to homes dating from the early 1800s, Riverside offers a wide selection of housing options. Older frame and brick houses and modest small homes share the light breezes and sounds of one of America's greatest and most historical waterways. The owner-occupancy rate in Riverside is approximately 45%.

4 homes were sold in 1998 at an average sales price of $52,100.
11 homes were sold in 1997 at an average sales price of $27,045. 11 homes were sold in 1996 at an average sales price of $33,013.

Want to view listings of homes presently on the market in Riverside? MLS Listings
 

 
  Hillside Park
4800 Hillside Ave.
    30 acres  
         
  Bold Face Park
River Road and Fairbanks Ave.
  7.7 acres  

 

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

  The closest community centers are in East Price Hill and Sayler Park.  
     
  Price Hill Community Center
959 Hawthorne Ave.

Fitness center has Hammer Strength equipment and cardio machines.

Full-size gym has organized basketball and volleyball leagues.

Aerobics classes.

Outdoor pool and two basketball courts.

Youth programs include after-school care for K-6 children that provide homework time and recreational activities.

Preschool programs provide art and recreational activities, as well as field trips.

Senior programs feature bingo and local and out-of-town trips.
  251-4123  
         
  Sayler Park
6720 Home City Ave.

Full-size gym has basketball and volleyball leagues and Jazzercise classes.

Fitness center has Hammer Strength equipment and Slam Man punching man.

Outdoor pool, basketball and tennis courts and a playground.

Youth programs include after-school care for K-6 children that provide homework time and recreational activities. Also, elementary sport activities are provided on a instructional level.

Senior programs have local trips, club meetings once a week and ceramic classes.

Montessori school held at the Center and Preschool tumbling programs.

Teen club provides teen night, field trips and community service activities.
  941-0102  

 
 

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      
         
  Jim and Jack's Riverside Sports Bar
3456 River Rd.
Good food and a fun place to watch a game
  251-7977  
         
  NEARBY MOVIE THEATERS      
         
  Esquire Theatre
320 Ludlow Ave.
Clifton
  281-8750  
         
  OmniMax Theater
Cincinnati Museum Center

1301 Western Ave.
  287-7000  
         
  Parkland Theater
6548 Parkland Ave.
Sayler Park
  941-9300   
         
  Showcase Cinemas Cincinnati
1701 Showcase Drive
  351-2232  
         
  Showcase Cinemas Western Hills
5870 Harrison Ave.
  574-7777   
         
  NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING
     
         
  This section is coming soon.      
         
  NEARBY SHOPPING MALLS      
         
  Tower Place
28 West 4th St.    
Downtown
More than 70 specialty stores, a food court and restaurants. Lazarus, Saks Fifth Ave. and Tiffany¹s are easily accessible via skywalk.
  241-7700  

 
 

Looking for a nearby church, mosque, synagogue, or temple in your choice denomination?

Faith Finder
 

 
  POLICE

     
  District Three
3201 Warsaw Ave.
Price Hill
  352-3574  
         
  Neighborhood Sergeant
Michael Fern
  352-3938  
         
  Neighborhood Officer
Kathy Ott
  352-3938  
         
  Community Policing Activities Include: Neighborhood block watches, citizens police academies, DARE and after school/summer programs, bike patrols  
     
  FIRE

     
  Engine Company 37
310 Lilienthal St. at River Rd.
Riverside
     

 
  Looking for a good book? You'll find plenty at the:
Price Hill Branch Library
3215 Warsaw Ave.
or at the:
  369-4490  
  Delhi Hills Branch Library
5095 Foley Road
Both locations are only a few minutes from Riverside.
  369-6019  
         
  Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County
800 Vine St.
Downtown
     
     
  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  

 
  Riverside residents have an increased voice in the decisions that affect their neighborhood because of the presence of their local community council. The Riverside Civic & Welfare 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.  
     
  Riverside Civic & Welfare Club
President: Kim Gilday-Weber
Meeting Place: Chamber-Haurman American Legion, 4618 River Rd. Meeting Time: 2nd Tuesday of every month, 8 p.m. (except July & August)
 

 
  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  

 
  The Greater Cincinnati area is proud to be the home of many world-renowned research and emergency medical care facilities.

Click here for more Hospital information.
 

 

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