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Westwood's secluded streets offer a serene environment not typically associated with city living. Procter & Gamble founder James Gamble and many other wealthy industrialists built their homes in Westwood. Neighboring Mt. Airy Forest offers the city's largest park and wooded area. People come from all over the area to enjoy the forest's 1,472 acres of walking trails, playgrounds and picnic areas.

On streets lined with tall shade trees, you'll find older Tudor homes mixed in with traditional brick and frame homes of every size. Duplexes and multi-family homes are also available in quantity.

Churches, daycare centers and backyard play sets aren't hard to find along the streets of Westwood, where many folks are born, raised and build their families. The renovated Westwood Town Hall is an active civic and community center offering a balanced set of programs to exercise the body and mind.

Westwood is Cincinnati's largest and most populous neighborhood, with more than 36,100 residents living in six square miles.

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Single family homes make up a third of the more than 16,500 housing units in Westwood. Housing prices run the full range, from condos and starter homes to large estates. The neighborhood's owner-occupancy rate is 36%. (Housing statistics include Westwood and East Westwood.)

311 homes were sold in 1998 at an average sales price of $85,648.
319 homes were sold in 1997 at an average sales price of $83,337.
282 homes were sold in 1996 at an average sales price of $81,547.

Want to see listings for homes presently on the market in Westwood? MLS Listings

	Mt. Airy Forest Colerain Ave., West Fork and Shepherd Road, Extensive hiking trails, gardens, a lake, playgrounds, picnic area, three reservable shelters nad even an area perfect for outdoor weddings.		1,472 acres

	Ryan Memorial Commons Fischer and Meyer Places		23 acres

	Westwood Town Hall Park Harrison and Montana Avenues		2.2 acres

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

Westwood Community Center
3017 Harrison Ave.

Yoga, karate, swing, hip hop, ballet and pottery classes are offered for adults and teens.

Sign language classes are available for adults.

After-school care and summer day camp for K-6 children, featuring recreational activities.

Drama, tennis, art, history, and science clubs for kids.

Three community groups work on theater productions; two adult and one teen program in the summer.

Tumbling teams for 18 and under.

The "Big Basement" is a teen lounge where teens can play music and hang out.

The Teen Council plans a "Saturday Night Out" every other Saturday.

Preschool programs include art and craft classes, plus music and cooking.

Community groups of several types hold meetings at the center.

Swimming classes are provided at Ryan Commons, 3324 Meyer Place, about a mile from the center.

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	NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANTS

	Habig's A westside landmark known for its American/German fare-especially sauerbraten and mock turtle.		481-9796

	Window Garden 3077 Harison Avenue		481-2743

	Maury's Tiny Cove Steak House 3908 Harrison Ave,		662-2683

	Forest View Gardens 4508 North Bend Rd.		661-6434

	NEARBY MOVIE THEATERS
	Esquire Theatre 320 Ludlow Ave. Clifton		281-8750

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

	Showcase Cinemas Cincinnati 1701 Showcase Dr.		351-2232

	Showcase Cinemas Western Hills 5870 Harrison Ave.		574-7777

	NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING
	Westwood Antiques and Fine Furniture 3247 Harrison Ave.		481-8517

	Accurate, Authentic Auction Service 3245 Harrison Avenue buy and sell furniture, Rookwood Pottery, Cut Class, toys and more		481-8517

	Western Hills Plaza Glenway Avenue and Werk Road Westwood A short drive down Glenway Avenue, Western Hills has 47 stores, including Media Play, Waldenbooks, Staples and Pier One imports.		481-0505

	Western Woods Mall 6300 Glenway Ave. Bridgetown This mall has 27 stores, including Dillard's, a Finish Line outlet, and Home Depot.		661-7468

	Glenway Crossing Shopping Center 5142 Glencrossing Way Westwood Thriftway, Service Merchandise, Michael's Craft Store, Kinko's and Willie's Sports Bar.		451-8260

	NEARBY SHOPPING MALLS

	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

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

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	POLICE
	District Three 3201 Warsaw Ave. Price Hill		352-3574

	Neighborhood Sergeant Michael Fern		352-3938

	Neighborhood Officer Ralph Ruwan		352-3938

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

	FIRE
	Engine Company 35 3002 Junietta Ave. at Epworth St. Westwood		661-9868

	Looking for a good book? You'll find plenty at the: Westwood Branch Library 3345 Epworth Ave.		369-4474

	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

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

	Westwood Civic Association President: Mark Minges Meeting Place: Westwood Town Hall Harrison & Montana Avenues Meeting Time: 3rd Tuesday of every month, 7:30 p.m. Community building efforts are also enhanced by the: Westwood Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation 2485 Gate St. President: Tyrone Gray

	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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