
Downtown Cincinnati combines riverfront parks, walkability, museums, sports, dining, and family-friendly attractions in the heart of the city. Families can enjoy Smale Riverfront Park, Fountain Square, the streetcar, nearby schools and early learning options, and year-round events throughout the urban core.


The History of Downtown What started as the original 1788 settlement grew into Ohio’s first boomtown, then reinvented itself with The Banks and streetcar while keeping its historic soul intact. Today the Central Business District and The Banks remain the proud, family-first spot where kids grow up with the skyline as their playground and every night feels like a light show. Come splash at Smale Park and watch the river roll by for yourself.