This place was amazing to just come and take some pictures on our last night of vacation. Plus my son had a ton of fun running around.

Wicked cute park with an overlook of the city! There are several pavilion areas you can rent for events and the "castle area" is gorgeous and perfect for a party. We love the granite slide for the kids. It's so unique! read more

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Beautiful park with a pavilion, playground, and some overlooks! It was a bummer that someone had a gender reveal and left trash. I cleaned some of it up. But would be a nice place to have a picnic lunch and watch airplanes take off! Bathrooms are closed for the season still but parking is free! read more

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Alms Park has some really nice views overlooking the city! Tip: The hill as you arrive here is very steep, so even if you're starting out from not too far away, you might wan to consider driving here instead of walking. Near the main playground area, you'll see an old stone/concrete slide. It's the only one of it's kind that I've seen in Cincinatti, and it's lots of fun! read more

Nice park, beautiful pavilion and trees, also has overlook to the lunken airport where u can see the private jet take off and landing. Parking is not allowed on the right side of road when you drive in, but obviously it's ok on the left side. But we do found their parking lot near the lower area with reserved area, it's a beautiful park and good venue for wedding and family gathering. read more

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Gorgeous park, with several overlooks and plenty to do! The overlook with the pergola provides a beautiful view of the river, while another overlook looks down towards the Cincinnati Lunken Airport. A really nice pavilion is available, with a second story that gives you a good view around the park itself. At the time of our visit, it looks like it had recently hosted an event as there was still a tent set up out back. It looked like a great space for a celebration. The playground near the pavilion is fantastic. There were a lot of neat features that we hadn't seen before, like a swing set up that let the kids work together to get it spinning, with room for 3 riders. They also offer traditional style swings and baby swings. There's a great rock climbing structure, plus additional climbing options, and a very neat stone slide. The kids really loved this space! Benches and picnic tables are also available around the park. This is well worth a visit, whether you're looking to picnic, play, or get a great view! read more

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This park is always clean, not overly crowded and refreshing! A hidden gem if you're into watching the planes come and go at Lunken. There's a decent sized overlook, not a wonderful immediate view but very calming to watch the planes depart and arrive on a sunny day. We actually chose to have our family wedding photos done here at the large pergola. There's some gorgeous trees, a large rock even space and a newly updated playground. The play area is now targeted towards 5 years+. My almost 4yo was barely big enough to play here, which is a huge bummer. There's really nothing to offer little, little kids besides the swings and tunnel. I hope they plan on expanding something for the littles to climb on. Although it's never overly crowded, it's still large enough to accompany several. My last visit was full of kiddos on the playground, adults lounging with their dogs and teens hanging hammocks in the tall trees. Easily an underrated park in Cincinnati. read more

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Alms Park is one of the most gorgeous locations in Cincy, and it is so under-rated! Alms is located right outside of Mt. Lookout and it is on top of a large hill, giving it one of the prettiest views in the city. Alms is smaller than some of the more well-known parks in the area, like Ault Park, but has some really great features. Alms has a playground that was recently renovated to be a fun adventure for kids of all ages. Alms also has a large, stone slide that used to be so fun for me when I was a kid! Right next to the playground is the pavilion, which is beautiful for pictures and public events! Alms does have a trail, but it is much shorter than other parks in the area. Alms does, however, have some of the most beautiful gardens and trees! read more

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Alms park has it all: 1. The pavilion: for weddings or a place for shelter in case it starts to rain. One of many unique park houses (each Cincinnati Park has a slightly different one). 2. A majestic view over Lunken airport (the main attraction?) 3. A gazebo for overlooking the Ohio river. 4. Hidden trails into the wilderness (OK, they take about 10 minutes to get through; but good for a quick hike) 5. Shelters with charcoal grills to reserve. ... party once COVID is over? 6. Rolling hills for walking. This park is **very hilly** 7. Really cool park entrance pylons, walls, steps - all made of stone 8. Strange little architectural elements to explore... As far as oddball things in the park: there's stone tunnel (locked with metal gates) with domed stone ceilings (the top stone says 1860??), a cool Art Deco style bathroom house, I'm sure there's even more gems. Alm's is a perfect place to get out and have fresh air ***whilst still social distancing*** during all of the COVID-19 craziness. read more

Nice place good view of the Cincinnati airport. This was out 2nd stop on our what I call drive threw date night. We are looking to stop at places with a nice view while we safely eat in the car. Parking does not really give a great view, you are on a circular parking angle. If you venture out there are some really nice quiet views. So do go be safe and enjoy. read more

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Alms park can be difficult to find because it's in a residential area, but take the trouble, because it's worth finding! Believe it or not, the best way to get here is to follow the signs you'll see on US-50 ;-) When you arrive you'll be rewarded with some beautiful views; one of the best of which is the view of Lunken airport and the valley that surrounds it that you'll get from the stone benches situated along the hillside. Another beautiful view is of the Ohio river as seen from the pergola. Over and above the beautiful views, there's a pavilion and a playground here; there's also a hiking trail that cuts across the hillside. Please note that the trail isn't always well maintained, and take appropriate precautions. read more

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I am in love with Alms Park. There is beauty no matter where you look. Trees that have grown so tall and have seen so much. They have a way of making one feel so small, yet at peace. There is so much shade at Alms park. One could easily spend a lazy afternoon basking in the splendor of this park. All this shade is perfect for the playground. One can enjoy the structures and activities without the sun constantly beating down on them. Structures have recently been upgraded. The old concrete slide is still a little ways away. Even my eldest couldn't resist playing here. We were the only ones when we got there. Soon the playground became increasingly crowded. That was our cue to go watch the planes taking off at Lunken Airport from one of the scenic overviews. Alms Park has various shelters that may be rented/reserved. If looking for a location for a wedding, look no further than the Alms Park Pavilion. This two-tiered structure makes one feel like they are at a Tuscan Villa. Setting up for a wedding upstairs, and a reception below would be beautiful. There is even a bar/ service area on the bottom floor. A pergola with benches, and views of the river is a short distance away. This location would also be ideal for pictures. Hiking is another option at the park. The mysterious Catawba Trail snakes from one of the the Lunken Airport overlooks to the overlook near the pavilion. Catawba (named for the Catawba wine once produced on the property) is mysterious for several reasons. The trail is both defined yet overgrown. My youngest thought we were on an adventure in a jungle. Exposed roots lie like snakes ready to trip their next victim. The way the old concrete and wooden steps poke out from the growth almost makes one feel as if they about to discover a lost city. A man made shelter for one lurks among the trees. Plants that grow along the trail are not what one commonly sees on a Cincinnati trail. Vine hang from trees like streamers at a party. Large leaved plants rise up from the floor. There is little information on the trail. Even the Cincinnati Parks website only says "trails." Not even trail names are given. The marker at the head of the trail, and an old blog post mentioning the trail being under a mile is all I could find. We enjoyed the adventure of hiking the trail. Alms Park is may be my new favorite of the official Cincinnati Parks parks. read more

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Alms park is quite a beautiful park. The views you get of the surrounding areas and the airport are amazing. Definitely a relaxing and soothing atmosphere here. There are also a lot of great things for kids to do here as well. Between the slides and jungle jims and trails scattered throughout..it is for sure an inexpensive way to keep a group of kids entertained in Cincinnati. I'm not really a "nature" person..so I'm just going to leave the review at that. If the park impressed me it might bowl you over if this is actually your sort of thing..ha. read more

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Alms Park often gets lost in the shadow of it's big brother Ault Park, but honestly, I think I like this park better. Here's why: - It overlooks the Lunken airport so you can watch the planes land and take off. Really neat to have almost an aerial view of that. - This is one of only three parks in Cincinnati that allow you to rent to the picnic shelter and bring in food and alcohol for an event. - They have a pavilion that you can rent that is beautiful for weddings and is actually very affordable. Why do people spend tens of thousands of dollars on venues? This park is prettier and way cheaper than many wedding venues I have seen. - It's more intimate. Ault Park often has screaming kids and people driving 60 miles an hour through there. I find it really distracting. If you are like me and go to the park to escape all the craziness. This is one that you will really enjoy, especially in the Spring! read more

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Very cool park to watch plans take off from Lunken, walk around, have your kids play, or have a picnic. It's a little out of the way compared to Eden and Ault, but the views of the airport and river are wonderful, although you can't quite see downtown as it's just around the river bend. The pavilion is nice and the layout has a good flow to it. read more

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When one of the prime attributes of a place is that relatively few people seem to know about and visit it, you obviously want to keep it a secret. Alms Park is one of those places, but here I am publicly singing its praises anyway. When we first moved to this city a few years back, we immediately become aware of the excellence of Cincinnati's parks. One of the first we knew about was this one, because it was tucked just up the hill from where we then lived in Columbia Tusculum. Except that it lacks a good water feature--no creeks or lakes or ponds here--Alms Park has got it all: hills, commanding views of both the river and Lunken Airport, nice trails through woods, a picnic area with a big grassy expanse and towering shade trees, nice play area for kids, pretty pavillion and pergola, attractive shade trees (the park is especially beautiful in autumn), a statue of Stephen Foster that makes one of our dogs cry apparently because she thinks it is a paralyzed live man, an ancient stone slide, and on most days, peace and quiet. A special jewel in a park system crowned with them. read more

Love this venue for wedding receptions and ceremonies (or engagement sessions)! I am a local wedding photographer, so I am at more venues than most. I have shot weddings, receptions, engagement sessions and family portraits at Alms Park. The photos from these events or sessions are always gorgeous! Alms Park has a lot to offer - so many perfect places for photos. The overlook by the river is one of the best places for a sunset photo in Cincinnati! And the upper floor of the pavilion building makes a great spot for a smaller wedding ceremony. I like that I can go to the second floor and shoot down on receptions, too - great for some creative shots with the fish eye. Just tons of options here! Another plus is Mt. Adams and Eden Park are nearby. For one wedding, we were able to schedule enough time before the ceremony to do photos in both Mt. Adams and Eden Park - we had a blast! We got some really awesome photos and had a lot of fun doing them. And we still made it back to the ceremony in time. It was nice to have photos done in several locations, so the couple had a lot of variety. With Alms Park, you have to use one of their caterers - I think most of my couples have used Chef's Choice. The food is good, and the service is always excellent! In summary - I would definitely recommend Alms Park to couples looking for a wedding venue in a great location with some gorgeous outdoor options and lots of pluses. It has to be one of my favorite venues! It has a lot to offer! read more

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"The Frederick H. Alms Memorial Park lies on Mt. Tusculum with its magnificent vantage point overlooking the broad Ohio River, a point originally called 'Bald' Hill because the Indians had cleared the trees from its summit to have an unobstructed view of the early settlers..." The views here of the Ohio River and of Lunken airfield are wondrous. The trees are back. The park is not easy to find, and explains why it never seems busy. The 1930s PWA pavillion has been refurbished and is much to admire. Opposite it is a short walk to the fairly new giant pergola drawing you to a superb view of the Ohio. At the bend opposite the play area stop to see the view overlooking Lunken Airfield, which was the city's main airport until CVG in Kentucky replaced it. read more

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got my senior pictures done here and they turned out absolutely beautiful! this park is a great place for any sort of pictures! read more

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My favorite thing to do at Alms Park is to watch the planes land and take off at Lunken Airport. The park is situated on a hill in the Columbia-Tusculum neighborhood perfectly situated above Lunken. There are also some nice trails to walk on and some good picnic areas as well. A nice stone pavilion at the top of the park would be a good place to hold an event. The park is tucked away on a residential street amongst hilly and winding streets and can be a little hard to find if you don't know exactly where it is. But if you get lost looking for it you may inadvertently take yourself on tour of a very nice neighborhood with some nice homes to look at. It's not one of the biggest parks in Cincinnati but it's a nice one with a nice view. Enjoy! read more

I stopped here one day after my favorite hiking spot at California Woods was closed for deer culling. The only reason I'm not giving this 5 stars is it seems that Alms Park has a few closed trails that have been that way for a long time based on hiking review websites. But! You have some really great outlooks from this park. My favorite is the spot that overlooks Lunken airport, where you can see planes take off and land. Very cool -- and oddly relaxing. read more

For the park itself, I'd give it five stars! It's beautiful, quant, and a relaxing park to go to for a picnic or to walk around. The two stars is for using this park as a wedding venue. While the natural beauty of the park is incredible for a wedding, working with premier park's and the costs that seemed to keep being added on were disappointing. It felt like a rip off with having to go through Cincy lighting for two lights in the front and one string in the back costing us $1000. The communication was poor compared to all of our other vendors. Had we known the extra costs that we were not aware of when we made the deposit, we likely wouldn't have gone with this venue for our wedding. Again, park itself is gorgeous. I'd recommend having pictures or just the ceremony there but skip the reception for another venue. read more

I've been in love with Ault Park for a long time, and I finally made my way over to Alms Park. It is beautiful!! And, very dog-friendly. The trails were closed due to weather and hazardous conditions, but I plan to check it out when I can. There are great views, a perfect place for a picnic and for kids to play, and for a nice walk. read more

This review is long overdue. Alms is one of my favorite parks in the city, and when we don't want to put too much thought into where to go, it is my family's "old reliable" place to spend the day. Not too big and not too small, Alms is quaint with great views of the Ohio River, an overlook of Lunken Airport perfect for eying planes, and a simple, well-maintained playground. The park also has a decent amount of picnic tables and is a short, convenient drive from downtown Cincinnati on either Columbia Parkway or Riverside Drive. Highlights I am especially fond of? As someone with two little kids, clean restrooms and the fun, newly restored concrete slide top my list. While it lacks some of the amenities that Hamilton County parks offer, as far as city parks go, Alms is about as good as it gets. The only downside? The crowd can get a little pretentious, as the park is a popular gathering spot Hyde Park nannies on play dates. read more

We love to come to Alms for picnics and play. My children particularly love the stone slide - I have never seen a slide like this anywhere else! It is built into a hill, so it is very long but safe since the kids are never far from the ground. Perfect for reckless boys. We come once a month or so and there's always enough activity to be interesting but never enough to be crowded. We've had family portraits taken here quite successfully and I've used as a place for my children to try their hands at landscape painting. Lovely, green and interesting. read more

I hesitate to share that this is one of my favorite parks because I don't want it to become spoiled with too many people! With one review being all about the great places to use for a photo shoot and Maria also mentioning weddings and photo shoots, I would suggest avoiding this place on a weekend. Unless you're practicing your photo bombing techniques. No, I'm kidding. Really. It has trails, picnic tables, grills, a playground, wonderful views and a way to find an overall peacefulness you expect to find in a lush, green space. The entrance to the park is great for giving your legs a workout. read more

Great spot for client photo shoots. Today was a little cooler than forecast but still perfect for backdrops in our portrait shoot. The stone rock, pillars, wrought iron, curved entries, and beautiful trees make a better background than any studio canvas faux paint job. This is also the perfect spot for outdoor weddings and receptions. It gives off an Italian feel. And I'm a lover of everything Italian. For a photographer it has so many many options. It's easy to customize what your client wants with a beautiful versatile place like Alms. There are two potential problems to consider. 1 The restrooms are closed in the off season (like today) and 2 It's a very popular place for weddings - so you may not get the area you want, when you want it. So be flexible and have a back up plan. read more

I first set foot in this park as a senior in high school and instantly fell in love. The adorable pavillion, the amazing overlook, and the view of the airport. Close to home also. What wasn't too love. It was about then I decided to get married here. 6 years later, I did exactly that. To review the park itself, it's amazing. The pavillion is beautiful and stone and perfect for a picnic or just a day out. We love walking around. There is a play area for kids, a few trails to walk around (although many are overgrown), and an overlook of both the river and Lunken Airport. It's a beautiful green area that I love and I view as my favorite place in Cincinnati here. My husband and I had picnics here and got married here, so yeah, that makes sense. I love this place. My wedding was beautiful. But that is because my husband and I spent months and months slaving over decorations and designs and set it up by ourself. The park is beautiful. If you want to get married here or another Cincinnati Park, go for it, but expect that it's going to be rough working with these people. So, if you are looking to get married here, my advice - go for it. But do not expect help from the company that Cincinnati Parks contracts out. In fact, expect a lot of hesitation, forgetfulness, and general disorganization. We started really talking with them in mid-January after reserving our June date a year before our wedding. When we got to the building for our first meeting, neither of the two women knew about us coming. She finally found it in her calendar and met with us. We told her our number, talked about some of the ideas with her, signed *something*, got a confirmation of our payment, and made sure things were in line. She had a folder with our name on it, and she stored it away with all that information. She said their designer would make us a 3D layout of our wedding and send it to us in the next weeks. Awesome! She describes some program that has 3d views and we can see everything. So we wait. And Wait. I was patient because, well, my wedding was in June so I knew I wasn't priority. Now come March. I send an e-mail asking if anything has happened on it. No response. So we call, and they have no idea who we are. They can't find our information. So we schedule another appointment for the beginning of April. We get there and they asking us all the same questions we already answered, about numbers, what we want, etc. Exact. Same Thing. So we're kind of annoyed. The designer was running late, and when he got there, he started asking us ALL the same questions. We say, uh, we just went over this, and he looks at all the information sitting right in front of him. We talk to him about all the things we want, the decorations we have, and what not. We are told we will get layouts by the end of the week. Yay! Finally. So, the end of that week comes. Nothing. I e-mail him on Friday in the morning asking where it is. Around 10pm on that Friday, I get a layout and quote that had so many mistakes it wasn't even funny. And some weird excuse. And that 3D software? It's nothing but an Illustrator scale drawing I could have done myself weeks ago. I e-mail back. It takes 6 e-mails to get everything right. Really basic mistakes that shouldn't be made. We finally get our final walkthrough, a 10 minute meeting where basically nothing happens, and we're still worried. All in all, the tables were okay, albeit tight, and since it rained, our head table got rained on a bit. And a lot of the linens were incorrect - most were floor length, we wanted lap. Only the round tables had lap length. Picky yes, I suppose, but I'm paying them a decent amount to do the right things. Also, things were not in the right place (dance floor tables and upper tables) and never moved (I picked up the hor d'ouvre table after the food was taken off and moved it myself.....along with a a few other tables) so yeah. Bride moving her own tables. Funny. All in all, they never answer their phones. It takes quite awhile for them to get back to you if you leave a message. And they never ONCE managed to do what they told me. I had to remind them of everything - including to send me my final quote. They stressed me out, so yes, I hated them and if you can avoid using them, do it. But if you want to get married in one of these parks like I did, you have to deal. And it's worth it. This is one amazing park. read more

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One of Cincinnati's best kept secrets, Alms Park is tucked away in the hills of Columbia Tusculum. Driving up the winding path, we became surrounded by greenery: forests, flowers, and manicured grass. Gorgeous, simply gorgeous. There's plenty to see and do here, but I especially enjoyed sitting on the bench, watching the planes land and taxi at Lunken Airport. I'm a geek; aviation intrigues me. In addition, the architecture here is amazing. A two-story, Italianate castle sits in the middle of the park, providing a perfect overlook. Another garden area is surrounded by a magnificent, Asian-inspired trellace. Around the bend we discovered even more green space, with picnic tables and nature trails. Alms Park is all kinds of win. If you're looking for a new adventure, check it out. I can't wait to see how it looks when the leaves change colors! read more

This isn't a park I would visit time and time again, but I would recommend that everyone visit it at least once. The view of Lunken and the fall foliage are gorgeous. The hiking trails were not well maintained, nor were they all that interesting. And the main loop of the park is overtaken by wedding activity pretty much every weekend in the summer. However, bring your camera up here in the fall. The trees are beautiful then. Just be sure to look at a map before you come here. It's a little tricky to find. read more

Beautiful park with beautiful scenery. Took a trail through the woods which was heavily overgrown. So keep that in mind if you have shorts on! read more

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So glad I found this place. Overlook is pretty. Well kempt. Lots of shady spots. By far my favorite park thus far!

Maybe it's because it's winter that I'm dreaming of being at one of my favorite spots in the city: Alms Park. I'd soak up the rays of sunshine as they peer through the towering Oak trees. I'd bring lunch and watch single engine planes soar into the sky from neighboring Lunken Airport below. I'd play with the abundance of acorns scattered along the green hillside. I'd hike the trails surrounding the park and get lost in the thick foliage. I'd sit on the benches that overlook the Ohio River and watch hawks circle the valley as the sun sets over the horizon. I'd bring a book and find a quiet grassy spot and read the day away. I'd bring my children and watch them play on the hillside slide and outdoor jungle gym and reminisce about my boyhood days. I'd come on a weekend and witness a gorgeous wedding at the beautiful pavilion centered in the heart of the park. I'd bring a friend and have a picnic and show them all the amazing things I love about my favorite park in the city. And I'd come back every chance I get to do it all again. I can't wait for summer! read more

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I have mentioned in past post that I love parks. Alms is probably my favorite Cincinnati park after Eden. Let's start with the views. On one side, there is a beautiful view of the Ohio river, where you can just see the skyline of Cincinnati peeking over Kentucky. On the other side, is Lunken Airport where you can sit and watch planes land, if you enjoy that kind of thing. Both views are nice for some introspection. The pavilion is also a really nice place to go up, not quite as fancy or as large as the one at Ault park, but still nice in its own little way. I was here once for a Cincinnati Shakespeare Company free performance of Romeo and Juliet and they used the pavilion as a backdrop/staging area making it an incredibly unique theater experience. There is a nice new playground, which is great if you have kids, but personally I prefer the old school swings and the concrete slide. The swings are really high for kids (honestly, they were a little high for me!) so you don't feel like a jerk stealing the swings from the kiddies when you decide you want to reconnect with your childhood. Just be sure not to get to into the moment and jump off in mid-swing, it will not end as well as it did when you were 8! Also, the concrete slide (which maybe be closed, hopefully just for construction) can be deadly if you decide to push the limits of your abilities. It doesn't have as much space as other parks, but it is still a great experience if you have never been here. read more

Nice place to get away for a minute. Not as crowded as Alt Park - not as nice of a view either... but calm... peaceful... Go for a walk, sit on a bench... check out the amazing houses on the drive there. I love this part of town. read more

Park is great. Nice view of airport. Play ground is decent. And there is a smooth cement slide over by the pavilion. Best part of park.

Absolutely my favorite park in Cincinnati. Planning on getting married here someday :) it's beautiful! So peaceful. Great for some time alone with a good book. Sit underneath gorgeous tall trees or wonderful architecture. The perfect place to picnic with friends as well. read more

it is a good park to go to and have fun also watch the lunken airport at he same time