Wednesday, May 31, 2000
Survey: Anderson parks, schools are best in Cincinnati
By Allen Howard
The Cincinnati Enquirer
ANDERSON TOWNSHIP — This east-side Cincinnati suburb of 50,000 residents received glowing grades for the quality of its parks and schools.
In a recent survey, conducted by Cincinnati Magazine to determine what qualities are considered when purchasing a home, the township's parks and schools had a perfect score.
Parks were evaluated according to size of the neighborhood, the amount of park land, and how accessible and desirable that park land is to the residents.
Anderson parks received a perfect 100 points while its schools received a perfect 135 of the maximum points allotted. Anderson's was the only perfect score on parks among the 92 neighborhoods surveyed.
“Parks are an important factor in the quality of life out here,” said Jan Sherbin of Tallberry Lane.“They are very diversified. Some are good for walking and biking, some for sports, and some for concerts and movies.”
Eight of the Anderson parks are operated by the Anderson Park District, and four are operated by the Hamilton County Park District.
“We are pleased with the perfect score received by both park systems,” said Julie Stautberg, Anderson Park District Board Commissioner. “It is wonderful that these important park resources are highly regarded as beneficial to a healthy community.”
This year, the park district will add free concerts in the park along with its movie series at Beech Acres Park.
The Cincinnati Civic Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. June 29, and the Greater Cincinnati Metropolitan Community Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. July 6.
The township did not rate as well on other qualities surveyed. It received 281 points out of 300 allotted on safety; 125 of 175 on environment; 21 of 150 on property appreciation; and 40 of 90 on traffic.
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