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TOWNSHIP

GOVERNMENT

Meet the elected offi cials of Symmes Township.

OVERVIEW &

NEIGHBORHOODS

Learn about the township’s history

and communities.

PARKS &

RECREATION

Explore hundreds of acres of

parkland and plenty of ways to experience nature.

DINING, SHOPPING,

& MORE

Discover great shops, places to feast,

and more ways to have fun.

EDUCATION

Examine top-ranked educational

opportunities.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Symmes Township was formed in 1824.

Cover and this page: Photos by Jeremy Kramer / Bottom, this

page: Photo courtesy Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy


SYMMESTOWNSHIP.ORG SYMMES TOWNSHIP • 1

WELCOME

SYMMES TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Philip J. Beck, PresidentKenneth N. Bryant, Vice President

Jodie L. Leis, TrusteeCarol A. Sims, Fiscal Offi cer

9323 Union Cemetery Road

Symmes Township, OH 45140-9312

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DEAR GREATER CINCINNATI,

Welcome to Symmes Township!

Our community is situated in the northeast corner of Hamilton County,

was formed in 1824, and bears the name of John Cleves Symmes, who

made the Miami Purchase in 1788, which led to the founding of Cincinnati.

Symmes Township is nine square miles of the best that suburban life has to

off er, including:

• A premier residential community, including seven Homearama sites in the

last 20 years and boasting nearly 40 residential subdivisions

• Multiple diverse business districts, including Fields Ertel, Governor’s Hill,

Montgomery Road corridor (including Harper’s Point), and the Loveland

Madeira Road corridor

• An abundance of parks, which off er a wide range of recreational variety,

including nine township parks (totaling nearly 200 acres), the 77-acre

Lake Isabella county park, and a section of the 70-mile Little Miami Scenic

Trail state park

• Highly ranked schools, including both private and three public school

districts (Sycamore, Loveland, and Indian Hill)

• Amazing history, including the Civil War–era community of Camp Dennison

• Easy access to all points via I-71 and I-275

Symmes Township off ers very high quality public works and administra-

tive services and nationally accredited safety services. In addition, Symmes

Township residents and workers enjoy zero earnings tax!

We invite you to visit our community and see for yourself why nearly

15,000 residents and more than 500 businesses are proud to call Symmes

Township home. Symmes Township is a healthy, vibrant, and prosperous

community—both family and business friendly!

Phil Beck, Trustee

Jodie Leis, Trustee

Ken Bryant, Trustee

Carol Sims, Fiscal Offi cer


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KEN BRYANT, VICE PRESIDENT Ken Bryant is originally from Northern Kentucky and is a graduate of the University of

Kentucky College of Engineering. Bryant and his family have lived in the Calumet Farm

subdivision in Symmes Township for more than 25 years. He has been a Symmes Town-

ship trustee for 10 years and has two more years to serve on his current term.

Bryant and his wife, Jean, have been married for 45 years and enjoy being active in

many religious, academic, and civic activities. Their adult children, Angela and Gregory,

and their granddaughter, Jordyn Bryant, are graduates of Sycamore High School.

Bryant has a wealth of business experience. Prior to his retirement from industry, he

had a long and successful business career as a manager and senior staff engineer at

GE Aircraft Engines. His 35 years of engineering and management experience included

both personnel and program leadership in both product design and engine systems

integration. During his industrial career, Bryant successfully managed several multi-million

dollar contracts and technical programs.

Bryant is an active member of the Montgomery Community Church and loves golf,

volleyball, DIY projects, and family travel. He can be reached at (513) 489-1886 or by

e-mail at [email protected].

TOWNSHIP GOVERNMENT

PHIL BECK, PRESIDENTPhil Beck was fi rst elected to the board of trustees in November 2007. He is dedicated

to providing professional service to the residents of Symmes Township.

Beck graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1988 with a bachelor of science

degree in architecture. He is a registered architect in the states of Ohio and California. In

1996 Phil graduated from the University of Berkeley with a master of science degree in

construction management. He has 29 years of combined experience in the management

of complex public programs including transit, sports, aviation, military, parking and roadway

structures, and wastewater facilities. Beck is currently the project executive for both the

City of Cincinnati and Hamilton County on The Banks project on Cincinnati’s riverfront.

Since 1999 Beck has been honored to serve as an offi cer in the United States Navy,

Civil Engineering Corps (including the Seabees). He is a veteran of Operation Iraqi

Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan).

Beck and his wife, Suzanne, have been residents of Symmes Township since 2000.

They have three children in the Indian Hill School District.

Beck enjoys serving as an assistant scoutmaster and supporting his children in their

extracurricular activities. He and his family enjoy traveling to National Parks, seeing

places of signifi cance to American history, and visiting an occasional sunny beach. He

can be reached at [email protected].

ELECTED OFFICIALSA three-member board of trustees and a fi scal offi cer govern Symmes Township. The board develops policy and oversees the

township government.

Symmes Township Board of Trustees

DID YOU KNOW?The township takes its name from John Cleves Symmes (1742–1814) who completed the Miami Purchase in

1788, which led to the founding of Cincinnati.



JODIE LEIS, TRUSTEE Jodie Leis was elected to the board of trustees in 2001. She graduated from Mother of

Mercy High School and attended the University of Cincinnati where she graduated with

a bachelor’s degree in marketing.

Leis has been employed with the Hamilton County Adult Probation Department since

1989. She worked as an intensive supervision probation offi cer for 15 years and is currently

employed as the director of community service. She is married to a Loveland-Symmes

fi refi ghter, Jack George, and has three children: McKenzie, Bailey, and Remington.

McKenzie attends Nova Southeastern University, working towards an anesthesiologist

assistant degree, and Bailey and Remington attend Loveland High School.

Leis is committed to a fi scally responsible government, providing quality services

while keeping taxes as low as possible. She feels it is important to connect neighbor-

hoods to libraries, schools, and parks through the township’s sidewalk program. She has

developed two parks, Home of the Brave and Hopewell Park, since serving as trustee.

She promotes fi tness in the township by organizing Yoga in the Park, Get Fit Symmes

Township, and Walk and Get Fit programs. She is involved in the community through

school, youth sports programs, and volunteering. Leis also feels that family is the key to

a great community and brings the community together through events in the township.

She can be reached at [email protected].

DID YOU KNOW?Santa and his helpers have distributed more than 7,200 treat bags to Symmes Township kids since the

Operation Santa program began in 2002. In return, more than 4,800 toys have been donated to the Toys

for Tots program.

CAROL A. SIMS, FISCAL OFFICER Carol A. Sims started with Symmes Township in 1989 and served as the assistant fi scal

offi cer. Her duties included all fi nancial aspects of township government—from the

day-to-day fi nancial operation to providing assistance in the development of the annual

budget and year-end reports. She was secretary to the zoning commission and the

board of zoning appeals, as well as other various committees. She was responsible for

the computerizing of the accounting and cemetery records, played an integral role in

the development of the township zoning resolution, and worked for the establishment

of the Symmes Township Historical Society.

Sims was fi rst elected to the fi scal offi cer position in November 2013. Prior to that,

the board of trustees had appointed her to the post, taking the place of long time Fiscal

Offi cer John Borchers, who retired in March 2013 after 20 years of service. Sims is also

the cemetery sexton and manages the township’s three cemeteries.

Sims is pleased to have the opportunity to continue working for the residents of Symmes

Township and is honored to be entrusted with the fi nancial management and oversight

of our tax dollars. She continues to be a great source of knowledge and experience.

Sims resides in the historic Camp Dennison area and is actively involved with St.

Andrew Church in Milford. She is current president of the Symmes Township Historical

Society and worked toward the restoration of the 1830s Ross Family Log House located

in Meade Park. She enjoys being active with other organizations. She can be reached

at (513) 683-6644 ext. 304 or at [email protected].

DID YOU KNOW?Chateau LaRoche is located in Symmes Township on the banks of the Little Miami River. This impressive

European-style castle was built by Boy Scout Troop Leader Harry Andrews over the course of 50 years.



OVERVIEW & NEIGHBORHOODS

SYMMES TOWNSHIP

PHOTOGRAPHS BY JEREMY KRAMER

Living The Dream

Calumet Farm

Calumet FarmRiver Oaks



I f you’re in search of the American Dream,

talk to residents of Symmes Township,

because they likely will tell you they’re living

it. A close look at the community proves

they’re onto something.

Within the T-shaped township’s 41.8

square miles in northeastern Hamilton

County you’ll fi nd many of the amenities

associated with the good life: beautiful

neighborhoods, an abundance of green

space, three of the state’s most highly rated

school districts, a wide range of shopping

and dining options, and a thriving business

community that looks to the future with an-

ticipation. At the foundation of what makes

Symmes Township a great place today is a

rich history with roots in the very formation

of our country.

From Frontier Outpost to Upscale CommunityThe United States was a mere fi ve years

old when Judge John Cleves Symmes, a

member of the Continental Congress and

one of the country’s fi rst land developers,

acquired 300,000 acres in the southwest-

ern part of what would become the state

of Ohio. Positioned between the Big and

Little Miami rivers, the fertile ground of

the Symmes Purchase proved to be the

perfect location for settlements when the

new nation began to push west.

As Losantiville, renamed Cincinnati in

1790, grew along the banks of the Ohio River,

Symmes Township grew too. The community

evolved from stagecoach outposts in the

18th century to towns and villages along

and near the Little Miami Railroad and old

Ohio turnpike roads in the 19th and early

20th century, until it fi nally formed into the

prosperous 21st century suburb it is today.

A Great Mix of Old and NewThe appeal of living in Symmes Township

is foremost evident in its wide range of

housing options and neighborhoods. Newer

signature subdivisions include River Oaks,

Steeplechase, Calumet Farm, Terwilligers

Run, Paulmeadows, Hearthstone, and Plan-

tation Pointe. These upscale communities

feature a variety of architectural styles on

wooded and beautifully landscaped lots.

Since 1976, Symmes Township has been

home to seven Homeramas, the area’s

premier showcase of new homes.

Camp Dennison, located in the south-

ernmost portion of the township, retains

strong ties to its important and historic past

as a Civil War recruiting and training center

and military hospital for Union troops. Rem-

nants of that and earlier eras can be found

at the Camp Dennison Civil War Museum

and Waldschmidt House, built in 1804 by

Christian Waldschmidt, a Revolutionary War

soldier and one of Symmes Township’s

fi rst settlers.

Convenience Today, regardless of which part of the

townships residents call home, they are

only minutes away from top-notch schools,

beautiful parks and playgrounds, and a wide

range of faith-based organizations. And

when the big city calls, the surrounding and

intersecting highway system means down-

town Cincinnati is a half-hour’s drive south.

Symmes Township: It just might be the

best of all possible worlds.

DID YOU KNOW?Camp Dennison was established in 1861 by General William Rosecrans to be a recruitment or rendezvous

area for Union regiments during the Civil War. As the war progressed, the camp also had a hospital and

treated wounded Union soldiers and Confederate soldiers who were prisoners of war.

Camp DennisonWaldschmidt House

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OVERVIEW & NEIGHBORHOODS

2015

WINTER

Operation SantaSanta and his helpers will visit various

neighborhoods in Symmes Township to

spread holiday cheer. Donations will be

accepted for The Dragonfl y Foundation

and Marine Toys for Tots organization.

2016

SPRING

The Great Symmes Egg HuntThis family event off ers the usual

favorites including face painting, games,

candy, the “hunt,” and a visit from the

Easter Bunny.

SUMMER

Symmes Honors VeteransSymmes Township honors veterans who

served this great nation.

Saturday Morning YogaFree summer classes are conducted by a

certifi ed yoga fi t instructor.

Movie Night in the ParkSit back under the stars while we play

your favorite movies on the big screen.

Symmes Day in the ParkEnjoy a fun day at the park with a cruise-

in, great food, live music, kids’ activities,

a fi reworks display at dark, plus much

more.

FALL

Fall for SymmesWe celebrate the fall season with

hayrides, a hay maze, pumpkin patch,

petting zoo, a “haunted trail” with trick-or-

treat stations, and much more.

Call (513) 683-6644 or visit symmestownship.org for updates and details.

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SAFETY FIRSTKeeping residents safe is a priority of Symmes Township trustees. The township contracts with the Hamilton County Sheriff ’s depart-

ment to provide deputies whose sole responsibility is the protection of the township using the latest technology and equipment.

The Loveland-Symmes Fire Department, rated one of the best in Ohio, provides fi refi ghting and emergency medical services

to residents. They also off er CPR classes and several specialized services, including Paramedics on Bikes to assist injured bikers

on the Little Miami Scenic Trail and a database of information on special-needs children and seniors in the township, available to

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DID YOU KNOW?The township hall was originally located on Trustee Street. The hall had no running water and had a double

outhouse out back. It was later turned into a volunteer fi re station.



PARKS & RECREATION

PARKS AND RECREATIONSymmes residents love their green spaces, evidenced by the spacious yards that surround many homes and the

beautiful parks that can be found throughout the township. How important are they? Each time a levy or ballot issue

dealing with the parks appears, locals have voted “yes.” The hiking trails, variety of play areas, and athletic fi elds guar-

antee that there’s a park to suit every need and leisure moment.

PHOTOGRAPHS BY JEREMY KRAMER

Lake Isabella

Home of the Brave ParkLittle Miami Scenic Trail

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THE DETAILSSymmes Parks

Camp Dennison Nature TrailCorner of Munson and Campbell streets, Camp Dennison 45111

This 12-acre nature site contains a half-mile

crushed limestone trail.

Highlight: The beautiful wooded setting

is the perfect alternative for mall walkers

seeking more scenic surroundings.

Home of the Brave Park11605 Lebanon Rd., Symmes Twp. 45140

This newest addition to Symmes Park

system is a focal point for team sports. Its

54 acres contains fi ve multi-purpose fi elds

for baseball, softball, soccer, and lacrosse.

Other amenities include wet and dry

playground areas and a large shelter that

can hold up to 60 people. The centerpiece

of the park is a Veteran’s Memorial plaza

containing an engraved wall honoring

past and present veterans of all the armed

services.

Highlight: If you’re a kid, the wet play-

ground features a splash pad to cool off

and slip and slide through those hot, muggy

days of summer.

Hopewell Meadows Park9131 Hopewell Rd., Symmes Twp. 45242

The 14-acre residential park, just around

the corner from the neighborhood of

Steeplechase, features tennis courts, a

playground and a two-thirds mile paved

walking trail. The main shelter, which can

accommodate up to 68 people, is located

near the playground; a smaller shelter at

the northeastern edge of the park is a more

private setting for groups up to 38 people.

Highlight: The large shelter has a fi replace

to take the chill off spring or fall days.

Meade Park11887 Lebanon Rd., Symmes Twp. 45140

The centerpiece of this 27-acre park is

a stunning 1906 Greek Revival mansion,

headquarters for the Cincinnati Horticultural

Society and a horticulture education center

for children and adults. The park features a

number of fl ower gardens including a rose

garden. The Symmes Historical Society and

Symmes Township Trustees collaborated

to move and reconstruct the 1830s Ross

Family Log House in the park several years

ago. Several walking trails also meander

throughout the grounds.

Highlight: The Ross Family Log House

is open to the public the first and third

weekends of the month, April through

October, from 1 to 3 p.m. Private tours

available upon request.

Seven Gables Park11680 Seven Gables Rd., Symmes Twp. 45249

This 8.3-acre park features a playground,

tennis and basketball courts, and half-

mile paved walking trail. A small shelter

can accommodate up to 20 people and

contains three picnic tables.

Highlight: The park’s wide open spaces

are friendly to park visitors looking to toss

a Frisbee or a ball.

Symmes Township Park11600 Lebanon Rd., Symmes Twp. 45140

The township’s largest park at 61 acres

has three playgrounds, basketball and

Symmes Township Park

(Wet & Dry)



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PARKS & RECREATION

volleyball courts, a soccer/softball fi eld, a

seasonal dog run, bird sanctuary, and six

walking trails that vary in length from 1/10

to 7/10 of a mile. Three shelters located in

diff erent parts of the park can accommodate

48 to 80 people depending on the shelter.

Highlight: The dog run, a fenced-in area at

the back of the park that is open between

April and November, allows pooches to

work off a little steam while sticking close

to their owners.

More Recreational Sites

Lake Isabella10174 Loveland Madeira Rd., Symmes Twp. 45140 greatparks.org/parks/lake-isabella

This Hamilton County Park features a 28-

acre pay lake that is stocked weekly March

through October. Fishing is permitted from

the bank, dock, or rental boat. Personal

watercrafts are not permitted. Amenities: a

full-service boathouse, picnic areas, play-

ground, and access to the Little Miami River.

A Hamilton County Park day or season

pass is required.

Highlight: Each year Lake Isabella hosts a

number of fi shing contests and river trips

for adults and children, as well as popular

Friday night cookouts.

Little Miami Scenic Trailmiamivalleytrails.org/little-miami-scenic-trail

Cyclists will revel in this fl at portion of the

75-mile paved Little Miami Scenic Trail that

runs between Newtown and Springfi eld

and passes through picturesque Camp

Dennison in southern Symmes Township.

Highlight: The bike trail runs right behind

the historic Schoolhouse Restaurant, a

great place to stop and refuel with a piece

of chocolate peanut-butter pie.

The Historical Chateau Laroche12025 Shore Dr., Symmes Twp. 45140

Chateau Laroche comes under the head-

ing: You have to see it to believe it. The

full-scale medieval castle, near the Little

Miami River, was the life’s work of Harry

Andrews, an intellectual eccentric, who

preferred the days of yore to the present.

Highlight: When touring the castle, be on

the lookout for ghosts.

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parks-recreation/parks.aspx

Blong Memorial Park11433 Blong Rd., Symmes Twp. 45249

Shore Drive ParkShore Dr., Symmes Twp. 45140

Stonebridge Park12150 Stonebridge Way, Symmes Twp. 45140

Symmes Township Park Shelters

Symmes Township park shelters can be

rented from April 15 to October 15. Fees vary

with size. Symmes Township residents may

reserve a shelter after October 15 for the

coming calendar year. Nonresidents may

reserve a shelter one week prior to the date

of the event. For more information or to make

a reservation, call (513) 683-6644.

DID YOU KNOW?

The township has more

than 196 acres of parkland.Camp Dennison Nature Trail



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DINING, SHOPPING, AND MORE

A variety of retail, dining, and unique shopping opportunities

can be found throughout Symmes Township, but many shops

and restaurants are located within three main business corridors:

Fields Ertel Road along Symmes’ northern border, Montgomery

Road in the northwestern portion of Symmes, and Loveland-Madeira

Road north and south of Interstate 275 near the Little Miami River.

DININGFrom morning till night and casual to fi ne, there’s an option

to satisfy every appetite. Begin the day at Balance Café & Smoothies with one of a dozen fruit smoothies or choose a

scratch-made breakfast bagel from Skip’s. Later in the day,

drop by deSha’s for a menu built around American tavern

fare. If it’s a chicken fi x your taste buds crave, Silver Spring House is the answer. When the occasion calls for an upscale

experience, Tony’s Steaks & Seafood is the destination for

fi ne dining. Venture beyond the three main business corridors

to Corner Coff ee Café in Remington to combine a meal with

antiquing. The Schoolhouse Restaurant, housed in an 1862

two-room schoolhouse in Camp Dennison, off ers a lesson in

history as well as a fried green tomato BLT, or chow down on a

regional favorite at nearby Midwest Best BBQ and Creamery.

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SHOPPINGThe Shops at Harper’s Point, lying within the three business

corridors, has a range of specialty stores, including Cooks’ Wares for kitchenware and a full roster of classes for the novice

or gourmet cook. Earthwise Pet Supply specializes in natural

and holistic pet products, as well as grooming. Ed’s Feed & Seed has been helping residents beautify yards and care for

pets and wildlife for more than 30 years. McCabe Crossing shopping center is the destination for lighting with two specialty

shops: Lighting One of Cincinnati and A Shade Better with

thousands of lampshades in stock. BOVA, on Royal Point Drive,

is a contemporary furniture store showcasing pieces ranging

from modern Italian design to sleek Scandinavian design and

everything in between. Rose & Remington promises to keep

you and your space current with the latest fashions, soaps and

sundries, jewelry, accessories, and trendy touches for the home.

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EDUCATION

EDUCATION

Residents of Symmes Township are served by three highly rated school

districts (based on address) and one top-ranked private school.

Loveland City School District serves the northeastern portion of Symmes

Township and includes six schools: early childhood center, primary, elementary,

intermediate, middle, and high school. The school system has a history of

community support, updating and expanding its facilities as enrollment

has grown. LCSD has a strong commitment to preparing students for

the digital world they will live and work in. Beginning with the 2015–

2016 academic year, all students pre-K through grade 12 have access to

either a Chromebook Internet-based learning system or Android tablet.

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Indian Hill Exempted Village Schools serves students living in the Camp

Dennison and Remington areas of Symmes Township, as well as other

designated areas. The district consists of four schools: primary, elementary,

middle, and high school. With a motto of “Enduring Excellence in Learning,

Leadership, Innovation & Service,” Indian Hill provides students with exceptional

opportunities to explore and participate in a range of academic, artistic, and

athletic pursuits. The district receives superior ratings on the State Performance

Index. It is consistently ranked fi rst, second, or third in Ohio by Newsweekand U.S. News & World Report and has been ranked in the top 100 schools

nationally by Newsweek four years in a row.

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Serving 29 Great Communities

DID YOU KNOW?All three public school districts in Symmes Township have earned the Excellent with Distinction rating on

their annual report cards from the Ohio Department of Education.

Sycamore Community Schools serves students in western Symmes Township.

Consistently rated as one of the top-performing school districts in the state,

Sycamore High School graduated 21 National Merit Scholarship fi nalists in

2015. Sycamore is known for its top-notch faculty, challenging curriculum, and

high expectations for all students throughout its elementary, intermediate,

junior high, and high schools. High school students have a study choice of

six diff erent languages, and all students have access to a 10-acre land lab

at Symmes Elementary for instilling environmental responsibility through a

variety of projects and opportunities.

sycamoreschools.org

Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy is a private, college-prep, multi-

denominational academy off ering preschool through grade 12. The school’s

primary goal is to help each student discover and develop his or her unique

gifts and talents. All students are prepared to succeed in college and later in

life through a rigorous academic program and by encouraging and supporting

their “courageous curiosity, discerning wisdom, and resilient Christian faith.”

Students have a variety of athletic and fi ne-arts opportunities, 18 AP classes at

the high-school level, and all grades have access to science labs. The student/

teacher ratio is 12 to 1, with 100 percent of CHCA graduates heading to college.

chca-oh.org


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