Just a short Uber ride from Downtown, Walnut Hills is one of the most historic, and well-known areas of Cincinnati. Founded in 1804, for the past 200 years it has been a center of diversity, not only in religious, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds, but also in its architecture and real estate. The zoning laws in the area allow for commercial, retail, residential, and office spaces to intertwine. Whether you want to stroll through Eden Park, or grab a beer at Brew House, you can always find something local to occupy your time.
SCHOOLS
The Walnut Hills school system offers both college-focused or career-focused education based on a student’s individual goals and abilities. The available schools provide coverage from Pre-K to 12th grade. Highlighted schools include:
- Walnut Hills High School
- Founded in 1895
- Grades 7-12
- Cincinnati Public School System
- With the updated US News & World Report rankings, it is now ranked #1 in Ohio & #92 Nationally
- Student body of 2700; 23:1 Student to Teacher ratio
- Frederick Douglass Elementary
- Founded in 1858
- Grades Pre-K – 6
- Cincinnati Public School System
- 300 students; 18:1 Student to Teacher ratio
- Dohn Community School
- Founded in 2001 as an addiction recovery program for high school students
- Grades 9-12
- Non-profit, Charter School. Annual Fee of $40/Year
- Rapidly growing, now at over 800 students
- School-to-career focus
- Life Skills
- High school alternative
- Available to students age 16-21
GOOD EATS
From a handful of available fast-food restaurants to local favorites, Walnut Hills certainly doesn’t come up short when it comes to food. Be sure to play close attention to Branch, a new restaurant that has taken the area by storm with its raving reviews, you may want to grab a reservation to guarantee a seat!
- Branch
- Brew House
- Just Q’in BBQ
- O Pie O
- Gomez Salsa
- Fireside Pizza
SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT
If you’re exploring for yourself, or wanting to give back to the community, WH has a plethora of options for you. You can volunteer at the Walnut Hills Soup Kitchen or take the kids to Krohn Conservatory to see the butterfly show in spring and summer. Whatever strikes you, I’m willing to bet you can find it here. To see a sampling of stores and restaurants in the East Walnut Hills area, your best bet is taking a walk down Woodburn Ave.
- Eden Park
- Krohn Conservatory
- Zweets → Holistic Natural Care Shop
- BRICK Pop-Up Shops
- Harriet Beecher Stowe House
- Bush Recreation Center
- Walnut Hills Public Library
- Melrose YMCA
- Hi-Bred → Vintage Consignment
- Wild Things Antiques → A personal favorite
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