Fort Mitchell is working on updates to General Ormsby Mitchell Park.
It’s the city’s largest park and to keep up with wear and tear and resident needs, council has found space in the 2025-2026 budget for a few updates to its amenities.
This includes repairing the pickleball courts, adding playground equipment, and creating “shade canopies” for the playgrounds. According to city administrator Edwin King, after council passes the budget later this month, the city will request bids.
“You can expect to see those updates next spring,” King said.
Fort Mitchell resident Dave Hentz spoke at the meeting to offer a suggestion for the park. He asked that the city’s park board consider adding a bocce ball court. Council member Alyson Roeding said she will bring this up at the next park board meeting and promises to have an update after the June 10 meeting.
Hentz also inquired about the historic plaque that used to be located at the park. King assured that the sign is in a public works garage and that they plan to put it back out soon.
General Ormsby Park is open from dawn to dusk every day. Fort Mitchell lists park activities on their events webpage.