The City of Covington announced Friday plans to make improvements at three parks, which it will fund through federal Community Development Block Grants. The first improvement is the addition of a new bathroom at Barb Cook Park, which the city government voted to approve earlier this month. The unit will be constructed by Hunter Knepshield, […]
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General Ormsby Park upcoming updates: pickleball, playgrounds and more
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” […]
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How Fort Mitchell has kept parks tax down – despite $2 million renovation
Fort Mitchell adopted their city park tax at its Monday city council meeting. The city first adopted the rate in 1975 and has not changed it since. The city council does not have the power to change the rate, but it is required to approve it annually. The current park tax rate is .02 for every […]
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Out with sand volleyball, in with pickleball for Wilder
A new pair of pickleball courts is set to replace the old sand volleyball pit at City Center Park in Wilder. The restoration and construction could start by early July, but the project would not be finished for a few weeks after pavement sets since the court material and paint must dry. That final milestone […]
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City of Southgate is looking for more park and tree board members
Southgate’s park and tree board is back. During the Feb. 1 Southgate City Council meeting, recreation and community events council member Aileen Okura announced she had appointed three new members to the previously deactivated board. Last year, with a few board members moving on, the board fell into inactive status. But with new members, it […]
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Fort Thomas to Begin Partial Safe Opening of Parks and Recreation Facilities
Fort Thomas announces Phase One of plan to reopen parks and recreation facilities. by Robin Gee, city council beat editor Parks, open spaces and trails in Fort Thomas will be open for some activities starting June 1 with health and safety guidelines in place. City Administrator Ron Dill announced Phase One of the city’s plan […]
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Fort Thomas Cancels Fourth of July Activities, Considers Other City Events
Large crowds like this one for the 2017 Fourth of July celebration will not be possible due to the pandemic this year. Fort Thomas city council cancelled the event to keep everyone safe. by Robin Gee, city council beat editor Due to the health and safety concerns and restrictions in place, the traditional Fourth of […]
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HIghlands High Student Urges Council to Bring a Skate/Bike Park to Highland Hills Park
“With a skate park, children of all ages can ride their bikes, scooters and skateboards…” – HHS Senior Wyatt Richards brought the idea of a skate park to city council in February. By Robin Gee Highland High School senior Wyatt Richards brought the idea for a skateboarding facility or skate park within the Highland Hills […]
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City Council Roundup: Pedestrian Safety, Street Repairs, Park Improvements
Tower Park is already a jewel in the city’s crown and improvements are planned. (FTM file) By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Things are moving along for many ongoing city projects, City Administrator Ron Dill told city council recently. Here is a smattering of recent decisions, projects and plans around town. Parks and recreation […]
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City Council Roundup 1-5-15
Mayor Eric Haas. FTM file. The first meeting of the new year brought in a new mayor for the first time since 1999 and three new members of City Council. New Mayor, Eric Haas, presided over his first meeting of council and Adam Meier, John Muller and Jeff Bezold all got new chairs at the […]