One of Cincinnati’s many bragging rights is its incredible park systems, including the dozens of Cincinnati Parks. Many of these outdoor destinations allow you to reconnect with nature, without having to leave the city limits, and even offer features like historic structures, hiking trails, and amazing views. Tucked away in the residential area of Columbia-Tusculum, Alms Park may be smaller in size, but it’s hiding a beautiful secret that makes it worth seeking out.

Alms Park is a lovely property located east of downtown in the vibrant neighborhood of Columbia-Tusculum. This area is known for its colorful houses and history, and also for this little park that's hiding many beautiful secrets.
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The 94-acre park was gifted to the Park Board in 1916 as a memorial to Frederick H. Alms by his wife. These gently rolling hills were also once owned by Nicholas Longworth, who grew wine here before the Civil War.
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The park has a few charming stone structures, giving the land a fairytale-like atmosphere. As you can tell from these beautiful photos, the park is the perfect backdrop for wedding photos and other special occasions.
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The stone pavilion is a favorite feature of the park and allows for amazing views of the valley and park. Weddings and events take place here, and it's also just a delightful spot to sit and relax.
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The views from Alms Park are also a welcome secret and actually have a historic tie. This land was once called "Bald Hill" because local Native Americans cleared the trees to have an unobstructed view of early settlers.
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Today, you can watch the planes at Lunken Airport, and you can also see the hills of Kentucky, and the meeting point of the Little Miami River and the bend of the Ohio River. There are benches and shaded areas all throughout the park to take advantage of these views.
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If you'd like to explore a bit, the park also offers a hiking trail. Follow the path into the woods and catch a glimpse of the views from time to time.
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Alms Park is tucked into a neighborhood, and you really wouldn't know it exists unless you go seek it out. And with so many beautiful secrets on the property, this hidden gem in Cincinnati is definitely worth finding.
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Alms Park is a must-see destination in Cincinnati with many beautiful secrets. Visit for the unmatched views, the history, and to reconnect with nature, right in the heart of the Queen City. Do you love this little park in Cincinnati? Did you know it was there? Let us know in the comments!

Alms Park is located at 710 Tuscululm Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45226. For more information, visit its website here.

And for more of the best views in Cincinnati, check out our previous article here.

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