October 27, 200816 yr I just can't wait until they get rid of those ugly trees right on the waterline. Hideous I say!
October 27, 200816 yr I just can't wait until they get rid of those ugly trees right on the waterline. Hideous I say! .....and that ugly azz old Riverfront Stadium era retaining wall east of Roebling. THAT looks discusting from the NKY!
October 27, 200816 yr Since it isn't used for anything worthwhile, perhaps they could expand north and west and find a good use for the white elephant known as Paul Brown Stadium. I'm thinking sand volley courts, lawn bowling, and a couple soccer fields.
December 1, 200816 yr Perpendicular to the river are section marks. Parallel to the river is maybe the existing shoreline? Looks like the photo was taken with high water. It was at high(er) water look for the inundated Mike Fink landing...
December 5, 200816 yr Parks board winnows restaurant hopefuls to two to be ‘giddy’ about http://cincinnati.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/stories/2008/12/08/story9.html The Cincinnati Parks Board has narrowed down to two the possible restaurants that will anchor the $33 million first phase of Central Riverfront Park.
December 6, 200816 yr I'll RIOT if it's even close to a Fridays, Applebees, or Olive Garden! No worries....I heard it was going to be a Carraba's...JK!
December 6, 200816 yr I'll RIOT if it's even close to a Fridays, Applebees, or Olive Garden! lol ... there's no way this will happen.
December 6, 200816 yr maybe an old "french" restaurant that's mia... Local presence...hmmm that really narrows it down doesn't it.
December 6, 200816 yr Local presence = Jeff Ruby's to me. Could also be Montgomery Inn, although highly unlikely with the boathouse not far away. Would love if Boca opened a location there though. As much as I despise the idea, a Cheesecake Factory would do amazing business there.
December 6, 200816 yr Local presence = Jeff Ruby's to me. I really hope it's not another Jeff Ruby restaurant. I'd much rather see something relatively affordable in the park. Something that can handle a lot of business like a Skyline, Izzy's, Larosa's, etc would be great. I hope that they leave the more expensive restaurants in The Banks proper. Are these the two restaurants that are supposed to be in front of the Freedom Center? I was unaware that there would be restaurants IN the park.
December 6, 200816 yr Christian Moerlein Ale Haus? Oh man, if something like this was executed, I'd go crazy. Excellent idea! I don't care to see another Jean Robert or Jeff Ruby's either. If they keep opening up restaurants, we're going to have another LaRosas on our hands.
December 7, 200816 yr Christian Moerlein Ale Haus? Oh man, if something like this was executed, I'd go crazy. Excellent idea! I don't care to see another Jean Robert or Jeff Ruby's either. If they keep opening up restaurants, we're going to have another LaRosas on our hands. Totally agree. Something like this that is both uniquely Cincinnati and welcoming to all (not too expensive) would be absolutely perfect.
December 7, 200816 yr Christian Moerlein Ale Haus? Oh man, if something like this was executed, I'd go crazy. Excellent idea! I don't care to see another Jean Robert or Jeff Ruby's either. If they keep opening up restaurants, we're going to have another LaRosas on our hands. Totally agree. Something like this that is both uniquely Cincinnati and welcoming to all (not too expensive) would be absolutely perfect. I also vote for a Christian Moerlein Ale House! Everything else will be a disappointment.
December 7, 200816 yr Christian Moerlein Ale Haus? Oh man, if something like this was executed, I'd go crazy. Excellent idea! I don't care to see another Jean Robert or Jeff Ruby's either. If they keep opening up restaurants, we're going to have another LaRosas on our hands. Totally agree. Something like this that is both uniquely Cincinnati and welcoming to all (not too expensive) would be absolutely perfect. I also vote for a Christian Moerlein Ale House! Everything else will be a disappointment. Somebody needs to pull Greg aside and say, Look!
December 7, 200816 yr Somebody needs to pull Greg aside and say, Look! OK, let us know what he says! ;)
December 7, 200816 yr Somebody needs to pull Greg aside and say, Look! OK, let us know what he says! ;) I'm on it!
December 7, 200816 yr Christian Moerlein Ale Haus? Oh man, if something like this was executed, I'd go crazy. Excellent idea! I don't care to see another Jean Robert or Jeff Ruby's either. If they keep opening up restaurants, we're going to have another LaRosas on our hands. Totally agree. Something like this that is both uniquely Cincinnati and welcoming to all (not too expensive) would be absolutely perfect. I also vote for a Christian Moerlein Ale House! Everything else will be a disappointment. Somebody needs to pull Greg aside and say, Look! Seriously, let's let our voices be heard! Let's all bombard his inbox with emails and letters. Can someone post email and physical addresses?
December 8, 200816 yr ^ Trust me, Greg has some awesome things in store. Don't know anything about this particular idea, but he'll do the city right. [email protected] PO Box 1007 Middletown Ohio 45042
February 1, 200916 yr if all goes according to plan, an announcement can be made within 45 to 60 days. Bring it on!
February 3, 200916 yr A Moerlein Ale House would have me visiting at least once a week. It would be huge. Now if only someone could find something to put in that Freedom Center that would actually attract as many visitors as a Moerlein House/Beer Garden would...
February 3, 200916 yr Now if only someone could find something to put in that Freedom Center that would actually attract as many visitors as a Moerlein House/Beer Garden would... good PR
February 4, 200916 yr How do we go about getting basketball courts on the riverfront? Probably impossible, or unwanted by a lot, but I would love some courts down there. Downtown cincy has no basketball courts anywhere. Hopefully they have some kind of field for recreation such as football/ultimate frisbee, etc too.
February 4, 200916 yr absolutely... all your best beaches have the same...why not Cincys front door... activity breeds activity How do we go about getting basketball courts on the riverfront? Probably impossible, or unwanted by a lot, but I would love some courts down there. Downtown cincy has no basketball courts anywhere. Hopefully they have some kind of field for recreation such as football/ultimate frisbee, etc too.
February 4, 200916 yr Why can't we get a designated swimming area in the Ohio River? Look at how pure and clean the Ohio is!!! :D
February 4, 200916 yr Why can't we get a designated swimming area in the Ohio River? Look at how pure and clean the Ohio is!!! :D I would guess liability reasons. That current can get mean!!!!!
February 4, 200916 yr That's not a bad idea, but I could see it running into a political headwind due to the perceived issues that come along with basketball courts.
February 4, 200916 yr That is what I figured might be a potential road block, but they really need something of the sorts down there. Maybe they can at least put basketball courts somewhere else downtown, but it's hard to believe they don't have any (other than gym memberships). I know this is completely out of the question, but it would be sweet if they put a artificial grass field somewhere down there that would allow people to play soccer, football, ultimate frisbee, etc. The cost would probably be a lot more but they might make a decent chunk back on maintenance. Plus it could be used year around regardless of weather. Pipe dream, I know.
February 4, 200916 yr I know this is completely out of the question, but it would be sweet if they put a artificial grass field somewhere down there that would allow people to play soccer, football, ultimate frisbee, etc. The cost would probably be a lot more but they might make a decent chunk back on maintenance. Plus it could be used year around regardless of weather. Pipe dream, I know. Not completely out of the question...you might find this interesting: http://cityparksblog.org/2008/11/14/finding-fields-in-a-built-out-city/
February 4, 200916 yr I think the county owns a very nice set of football fields that should be available to the taxpayer and they happen to be next to the Central Riverfront Park.
February 4, 200916 yr I've got to admit I'm surprised there isn't a nook somewhere in Sawyer Point for basketball, that seems like the most logical of the parks. While we're at it, didn't there used to be a rowing center below Montgomery Inn? That's something I always wanted to get into
February 4, 200916 yr I've got to admit I'm surprised there isn't a nook somewhere in Sawyer Point for basketball, that seems like the most logical of the parks. While we're at it, didn't there used to be a rowing center below Montgomery Inn? That's something I always wanted to get into there still is
February 4, 200916 yr that's Laguna Beach in the second picture... the demographics there would make Indian Hills shiver... too much ballin and shot callin for those up tight folks.
February 5, 200916 yr I've got to admit I'm surprised there isn't a nook somewhere in Sawyer Point for basketball, that seems like the most logical of the parks. While we're at it, didn't there used to be a rowing center below Montgomery Inn? That's something I always wanted to get into there still is The lower level, right? I thought that was more of an all-round fitness center. Is that were UC's rowing team practices. I agree some basketball courts would be nice. If Sawyer Point can have tennis courts. A B-ball court or two could fit somewhere. How about the area near PBS where that cement/sand company is? I always thought that business was on borrowed time. Weren't condos consider there at one time. As long as a deep water pool isn't built, I'm all for more rec. activities down by the river. Didn't Seinfeld play softball in Manhattan? ;-)
February 5, 200916 yr I've heard it'll cost $10 mil + to move the cement company. They've got a good business w/location and access to rail and water. But yeah, on any plan you see of the riverfront they've disappeared.
February 5, 200916 yr When are the restaurants going to be announced? Didn't it say in December that they would be announced in 40-60 days? I'm getting anxious!
February 5, 200916 yr The fitness center/rowing center under Montgomery Inn is a City of Cincinnati Recreation facility. It was originally created as a privately held, though public rowing center and is still used as such. The City took it over about 13 years ago, it is in fact open to the public and very inexpensive.
February 5, 200916 yr I've never seen it open, and the City of Cincinnati website says "The Rowing Center at Sawyer Point is closed to the general public. Any inquires about rowing tank rentals should be directed to Mandy Bello at 513-352-6184." http://www.cincyrec.org/search/advancedFacility.aspx?ft=17
February 5, 200916 yr The Rowing Center is rented by rowing groups, and I have seen it open often, with the doors open and people exercising in there. Here is the info: http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/crc/pages/-5841-/
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