Call To Action

SPAC SAYS NO TO MULTI-USE TRAILS- UPDATE!

The Stanbery Park Advisory Council (SPAC) would like to thank the Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance (CORA) for withdrawing their proposed bike trail project for our park. And we appreciate the staff at Cincinnati Parks for communicating this to us and supporting their decision.

Mount Washington residents have spoken. From dog walkers to families to mountain bikers, community members have overwhelmingly rejected the idea of multi-use trails through our beloved green space. Responsible pedestrian trail rehabilitation is a priority for Cincinnati Parks, Stanbery Park Advisory Council and park patrons.

Some of the reasons why sensitive trail rehabilitation for pedestrian use only needs to take place:

  • Permission to use private land to connect Stanbery Park to the Little Miami Scenic Trail has been revoked. There are no feasible multi-use connections to this trail system, as the project would have to use Stern Preserve, owned by the Hillside Trust, who have voted to allow pedestrian-only access through their property.
  • The proposed trails, with neither community input nor notification given to SPAC or Cincinnati Parks, clearly cut directly through the registered archaeological district which includes Traditional Native American cultural places and Sacred Spaces, and is opposed by the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma.
  • The terrain is unforgiving, with grades up to 50% and averages of 12%. This is not a leisurely, family-friendly way to connect to our business district, as promoted by the Mount Washington Community Development Corporation. To make this trail usable would require dozens of switchbacks, removing an unacceptable amount of trees and other vegetation.

  • Erosion issues and destruction of flora and fauna habitats could irreparably harm the neighboring homes and creek bed.
  • A direct multi-use path is planned for the 2027 Beechmont Avenue DOTE (Dept. of Transportation and Engineering) project that will include a path connecting the Miami Bike Trail to Mount Washington.

We welcome any comments or questions. Please feel free to contact us at: info@stanberypark.com.