Price Hill

Price Hill is an area with deep history, beautiful old architecture and long-standing traditions. Many of Price Hill’s treasures are hidden ones – for example, Echo Park affords one of the best (and least known) views of the city. Cincinnati’s only planned green community, Enright Ridge Urban Eco-Village, also has its home in Price Hill.

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Originally settled by wealthy individuals who wished to escape the crowded conditions of the inner city, Price Hill is now populated mostly by working class families. This contrast is representative of the neighborhood, which, though one of the oldest settlements in Cincinnati, seems to bear an identity that is constantly in flux. Price Hill is an area that is always remaking itself, and, though limited to a certain degree regarding economic resources, has one of the most hands-on citizenry in Cincinnati.

Price Hill residents have an extremely proactive approach to addressing the challenges in their neighborhood as well as creating a desirable space to live. This is evident from local organizations, such as Price Hill Will (which actively seeks to continuously improve six main facets of the community: arts, beautification, churches, eco-neighborhood, housing and safety) and Enright Ridge Urban Eco-Village, which includes 90 properties, nearly 200 acres of woods, the Cincinnati Zen Center, a 16-acre nature preserve with hiking trails and neighborhood co-ops.

One of Price Hill's claims to fame is "the incline," a cable railway (no longer in operation) opened in 1874 that made the hill more accessible - and which led to a huge population surge in the area, mostly in the form of Catholic German and Irish working class immigrants. This served as the foundation for the neighborhood (and the reason there are two prominent private Catholic girls-only and boys-only schools, Seton and Elder). In the 1940s and 50s Italian and Appalachian residents began to join the mix, and in recent years there has been a marked increase in African American and Hispanic residency, which has changed the face of the neighborhood (resulting, for example, in organizations like Bienestar, which works to provide Latinos with quality healthcare).

Rich with history and a progressive can-do attitude, Price Hill maintains the West Side values of family, tradition, religion and hard work ethic while demonstrating a strong individuality and grassroots approach to life that not only sets it apart as different from its other West Side neighbors, but also as unique from the rest of the city.

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Dining

Dining in Price Hill is largely without pretense and easy on the pocket book. Chili-lovers will have multiple options - besides the omnipresent Skyline, there is also Sam's Chili (which also specializes in double-decker sandwiches) and the local favorite, Price Hill Chili (which also serves breakfast all day). Mom and pop diners dot most main streets in Price Hill, where you can find hearty, home-style meals.
If you are in the mood for something elegant, Prima Vista, situated atop a tall hill on Matson Place, offers a stunning view of the city, along with award-winning Italian cuisine.
Price Hill is also a great place for coffee-lovers - there are four coffee shops nearby: Front Porch Café, Bloc Coffee House, Christian's Coffee House and Hill Top Coffee Shop (located inside Cincinnati Christian University's student center). Except for Front Porch Café (which was opened by a group of friends), these cafés are related to religious organizations who wished to create a positive communal place for people of all ages to relax and come together.
Nightlife

Nightlife in Price Hill is often a DIY event; much of its evening entertainment is organized by local community groups, such as Elder High School's tailgating parties and Price Hill Will's "Good Guy Loitering," a monthly event, similar to a block party, where residents will sit outside on their lawns and street corners to forge closer relations with neighbors as well as deter crime. Local coffee shops offer communal hangouts that youth can enjoy, and there is even a youth-oriented club called The Underground (UG) that offers a positive, smoke and alcohol free environment for young adults (over age 16) to hang out and enjoy live music. For those just seeking a simple drink, options are very affordable at local haunts, such as Tim's 52 Bar, Sportsman's Café, Price Hill Golden Fleece, Crow's Nest, Old Time Saloon and Eighth Street Gardens.
Arts & Entertainment

The shining star in arts and entertainment in Price Hill is the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, a live, professional theatre with a focus on local talent. The Center began in 1947 as a popular post-war theatre and has changed faces over the years, including a temporary life as Cinema Grill, a diner showing second-run shows. In 2001, the Cincinnati Young People's Theatre was able to purchase the Center after a vigorous campaign by community action groups, and since then have produced many well-known musicals and plays, such as West Side Story. Sunset Players, a community theatre group established in 1979, does three major productions plus a children's theatre show every year, often at the Dunham Recreation Center Arts Building. Price Hill Will also has a Arts and Culture community action team (CAT) with a focus on the fine arts. They organize free community concerts as well as educational programs, such as "Take a Closer Look," which provides opportunities for young artists to learn about the architecture and history of Price Hill.
Recreation

Price Hill has some wonderful green space, including a panoramic view of the city from Mt. Echo Park. Glenway Park and Dunham Park offer athletic fields and play equipment for kids.
Price Hill also boasts one of the Cincinnati's most outstanding nature preserves, Imago Earth Center, which consists of 16 acres, and is home to three distinct ecosystems and many sheltered species, including owls, deer, salamanders and coyotes. Imago, which also hosts ecological study groups and summer camps for kids, is located in the Enright Ridge Urban Eco-Village, close to the 100-acre Wood and lots of hiking trails.
Another nature preserve of note with forest area and trails is tucked away next to Quebec Heights Elementary School - called the USA Land & Water Conservation Fund Project. The Dunham Recreation Complex has a brand new Aquatic Center, offering swim lessons, a swim team, a program for junior life guards and also a golf course with a 9-hole practice green for all skill levels. The Price Hill Recreation Center hosts after school drop-ins and day camps, quilting, ceramics and bingo, as well as aerobics classes and a full-sized gym, with organized basketball and volleyball leagues for different ages and skill levels. Those interested in martial arts can hone their skills at Tai Chi Kung Fu or Price Hill Boxing Club.
Special Interest

One of Price Hill's most outstanding characteristics is its highly active community groups, which take the initiative on everything from family counseling and youth mentoring to Hispanic healthcare and food cooperatives.
The Enright Ridge Urban Eco-Village, for example, is composed of 90 households working to foster a sustainable urban neighborhood, with an aim of helping to preserve the planet through social, economic and healthy lifestyles. They approach urban revitalization with this model in mind, incorporating energy conservation, renewable energy resources, public transportation, preservation of green space and gardening.
Santa Maria Community Services, a nonprofit organization that has been in operation for over a century, offers an array of programs designed to strengthen families, assist them with challenges and empower them within their community. Some of their programs include: Every Child Succeed (parent support, child development and safety); Jordan Health Program (helping underinsured or uninsured individuals gain access to health care); Medshare Prescription Program (making prescriptions available to people who can't afford them); Bienestar (improving accessibility of health care for Latino immigrants); Meals on Wheels (delivering food to those restricted to their homes); and Community Development (focusing on efforts to empower community members to change the conditions that affect their neighborhoods).
BLOC Ministries, a Christian-based nonprofit organization, is also very active within Price Hill, with a focus on high school teens and their parents. The BLOC works in schools, providing resources such as tutoring, counseling, mentoring, after-school programs, and in-school student-lead bible studies and prayer groups. The BLOC also works with area school parent-teacher groups to co-sponsor other events for students. To give teens and the community positive hangouts to spend their time, they opened Bloc Coffee House and The Underground, a non-alcoholic club for youth aged 16 and up, featuring live performances on the weekends.
Price Hill Will is a secular nonprofit community organization that also involves heavy community input and works to improve the neighborhood with three main programs: housing redevelopment, community organizing and economic development.
Shopping

In Price Hill, small family-owned and operated stores are the norm. There is great variety; you can find everything from locksmiths and antiques to wedding shops and private pharmacies. To give an idea of the diversity of area shopping, here are a few examples of local businesses: Natural Life (health food store); Gabe & Ron's (hip-hop fashions); Tienda Latina and Tienda Hispana (Mexican groceries); Lutz Flowers, Sylvia's Antiques, Bernen's Medical and Pharmacy and Seeger Glass.
Personal Care

Hair care options are good and inexpensive in Price Hill, with lots of local independent salons and barbers such as The Barber Shop, Kutt'n Room, Rae Jayz Hair and Nailz Studio and Select Hair Styling. For professional massage, one can try Dayworks Massage Therapy or Serene Being & Harmony Within. Pilates instruction for toning and strengthening is available at West Side Pilates & Fitness.

Dining in Price Hill is largely without pretense and easy on the pocket book. Chili-lovers will have multiple options - besides the omnipresent Skyline, there is also Sam's Chili (which also specializes in double-decker sandwiches) and the local favorite, Price Hill Chili (which also serves breakfast all day). Mom and pop diners dot most main streets in Price Hill, where you can find hearty, home-style meals.

If you are in the mood for something elegant, Prima Vista, situated atop a tall hill on Matson Place, offers a stunning view of the city, along with award-winning Italian cuisine.

Price Hill is also a great place for coffee-lovers - there are four coffee shops nearby: Front Porch Café, Bloc Coffee House, Christian's Coffee House and Hill Top Coffee Shop (located inside Cincinnati Christian University's student center). Except for Front Porch Café (which was opened by a group of friends), these cafés are related to religious organizations who wished to create a positive communal place for people of all ages to relax and come together.

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Situated atop one of the highest of Cincinnati's historic hills, Price Hill is a community of Old World charm. One finds breathtaking Victorian era homes and renaissance architecture in its churches and public buildings.

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