Hyde Park :: Overview

First Impression: A trendy meeting place for young professionals, a thriving business district and a favorite area for joggers, Hyde Park is a clean, upscale neighborhood with a good balance between offering a cozy, village feel while at the same time supplying all the amenities of a modern commercial area.

Second Look: Hyde Park, a handsome, pedestrian-friendly and bustling neighborhood, is known as one of Cincinnati's more prestigious areas to live, work or entertain. Situated along I-71 within 10 minutes of Downtown and Kenwood Towne Center, and close to the Norwood Lateral and I-75, convenience and accessibility are two of the area's strengths.

While costs tend to be higher in Hyde Park, there is some flexibility - real estate, for example, is quite expensive, but rentals can be relatively affordable. Many of the higher-end restaurants have reasonably-priced lunches and happy hour specials (such as half-price appetizers at Teller's) and there is plenty of fun to be had strolling in Hyde Park Square, window shopping and grabbing a modest treat, such as Graeter's ice cream or a latte from Awakenings.

Hyde Park is a great place to take a long stroll, with plenty of time to take in the well-landscaped yards and historic architecture (including many large Victorian estates and German single-family homes). Hyde Park was established in the 1890's by wealthy businessmen, who desired the area to favor personal dwellings and small-scale shops, rather than factories and other big businesses - an intent that holds to this day.

Popular with professionals looking for classy hangouts and romantic dinners, but also appealing to families concerned with safe streets, Hyde Park is a neighborhood that offers something for everyone.