The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Cincinnati Park Board are partnering on a $2.5M study to improve and revitalize the Cincinnati Ohio River’s edge along Smale Riverfront Park. The project’s overall vision is to make the Cincinnati Riverfront a welcoming, safe, sustainable park, serving as a gateway to connect people to their heritage, community and the natural environment for generations to come. The study will look at opportunities for ecosystem restoration and recreation, while protecting Cincinnati’s Riverfront from erosion. The objectives are to:
1) Enhance Smale Park by creating a safe recreational connection between the usable areas of the park and the water, while reducing erosion potential.
2) Provide educational signage and programming to inform park users about the natural and cultural resources in the area.
3) Improve the environment with native vegetation and shade trees.
The project team has developed four river's edge concepts pictured below: