In May of this year the Cincinnati Art Museum opened it’s much-anticipated Art Climb in Eden Park. Unfortunately, many steps are required to traverse the steep terrain of Mt. Adams. For an accessible alternative, look no farther than Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park.
Situated along the Ohio River at the foot of Mt. Adams, Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park offers beautiful landscaping, relaxing riverfront views, and public art. For those who use wheels to get around, all of the incredible amenities of this park can be enjoyed from two accessible, intertwining paths that meander gracefully along a half mile stretch of river.
Named after Cincinnati’s first African-American mayor, Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park was completed in 2003. The park serves as a lasting tribute to world unity and global understanding, principals that were important to the late Mayor Berry.
The grand design of this linear green space beautifully reflects all 5 continents through a glorious display of colorful gardens, intriguing earthworks, and impressive sculptures. Despite the park’s accessibility and award-winning design, Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park attracts far less crowds than neighboring Sawyer Point, Smale Park, and Eden Parks.
To get to the park, use the free parking lot at 925 Riverside Drive, 45202. It’s adjacent to the Montgomery Inn Boathouse. You can also access Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park by foot, bicycle, or wheelchair from the eastern edge of Sawyer Point.
Photos courtesy of Cincinnati Parks.