Mt. Echo Park Overlook – 202 Crestline Avenue, 45205; Accessible parking available in designated spots near overlook.
This park’s overlook features one of the most dramatic views of any Cincinnati Park, with downtown, the Ohio River as it bends toward the city, and Northern Kentucky all in one panoramic vista framed by an historic pavilion, which is the centerpiece of the park. A special time to visit the park is at sunrise, as you watch the sun break over the iconic Cincinnati skyline. Located on a hilltop in East Price Hill, Mt. Echo Park offers 84 acres of steep-wooded hillsides, hiking trails, playgrounds, the newly planted “Path of Life”, and the historic 1928 Mt. Echo Pavilion, a popular spot for dances, community events and private functions.
Olden View Park Overlook – 2610 W Eighth Street, 45204; Limited street parking and paid garage parking nearby.
Located on an adjacent hill to Mt. Echo, Olden View Park marks the top of the historic Price Hill Incline, which was built in 1874 by William Price and operated until 1943. The incline was 800 feet long and climbed 350 feet up the slope of the hill. The park features bronze plaques mounted in a parapet wall of granite blocks, depicting the rich history of this spectacular, must-see overlook in Cincinnati.
EXTEND YOUR VISIT:
Mt. Echo Park –
Walk the “Path of Life” – On Earth Day of this year, in honor of their 40th anniversary and National Donate Life month, LifeCenter Organ Donor Network, in partnership with Cincinnati Parks and the Cincinnati Parks Foundation, donated and planted 40 hardwood trees to help create the “Path of Life” - a living memorial and place of reflection commemorating the significance of organ, eye, and tissue donation in our community. This wheelchair-friendly path begins on Mt. Echo Drive near the southwest corner of the park and meanders past the historic pavilion, through the park, and ends near the tennis courts.
Olden View Park –
On Sundays at 9 am, enjoy FREE yoga with Stacey Ann as she includes poses to help build strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility while creating a positive intention for the rest of your week. All levels welcome. Sign up below.
Enjoy free wellness classes all summer long at select west side parks! “Let’s Get Physical”, in partnership with Price Hill Will and the Cincinnati Parks Foundation, are offering 4 classes per week at Mt. Echo, Rapid Run and Olden View Parks until October 24. Please click this link to sign up for classes.
Don't forget to download and print our coloring book page for Overlook Challenge participants of all ages.
