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Eden Park

Explore Cincinnati’sbeautiful and historicEden Park on this unique, guided, headset tour.

This 90 minute tour will also include additional training by your experi-enced Segway® guide toenhance your comfort and enjoyment.

Cost is $50 per person plus tax. To schedule a tour, please visit segway.com,segwayofohio.net, or call (859) 628-7728.

*Custom tours are available.

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Eden ParkLandmarks & Features Commerce Building, which burned in 1911.

6. Twin Lakes: Twin Lakes was once an old stone quarry. Twin Lakes play host to dozens of runners, chess tournaments, and much, much more. kCapitolineWolf-theCapitolineWolfwasagiftfrom theItaliangovernmentandpresentedbytheorderof theSonsofItalyin1931. kCormorantFisherman-thisbronzesculpture,agiftto CincinnatifromoursistercityGifu,Japan,represents aJapanesefishermanwithhiscormorantseabird.

7. Liberty Garden: In 2002, Keep America Beautiful invited affiliates across the nation to create Liberty Gardens in remem-brance of those who lost their lives during the attacks on 9/11. At the entrance of the Liberty Garden a representation of the seven rays in the Statue of Liberty’s crown welcomes you as your journey begins.

8. Presidential Grove: The Presidential Grove was started in 1882 when the Forestry Congress met in Cincinnati. Located south of the Water Tower, the grove contains a tree planted for each of the Presidents of the United States.

9. Water Tower: Completed in 1894, the 172-feet high water tower is now used by the city as a communications facility.

10. Donald Spencer Overlook: The overlook was renovated and dedicated in 2002 in honor of Donald Spencer. Mr. Spencer was the founder of “Friends of Cincinnati Parks” support group whose mission is to raise awareness and support of our award winning parks. k OhioRiverMonument-this30feethighgraniteshaftwith bronzetabletswasdedicatedbyPresidentHerbertHoover in1929tocommemoratethecanalizationoftheOhioRiver.

11. Water Works Pump Building: The water pump station went into operation in 1894 as a pumping station to supply water to Walnut Hills. The station was closed in 1907. It reflects an eclectic composition of Romanesque and Neo-Classical ele-ments.

12. Seasongood Pavilion: The Pavilion was erected in 1959 to replace a former bandstand and was a gift of Martha S. Stern to commemorate the services of her brother, former Mayor, Murray Seasongood.

13. Cincinnati Art Museum: The original limestone-faced Ro-manesque Revival building was designed by James McLaughlin and dedicated in 1886. Notable architects, including Chicago ar-chitect Daniel Burnham, added several additions to the structure, which was completed in 1960.

14. Spring Gazebo House: The oldest of Cincinnati’s park structures, this whimsical gazebo was built in 1904 to replace a straw-shack springhouse. In early years water from springs was thought to have medicinal qualities.

1. Mirror Lake: Mirror Lake covers the city’s reservoir. The beauty of the lake was enhanced by a fountain which shoots water 60 feet into the air, a gift in 1987 by Mrs. Eleanor Meacham and her son Standish Meacham, Jr. Mrs. Meacham served as a Park Board Commissioner from 1957 to 1963. Her husband was the architect for Krohn Conservatory.

2. Accessible Walk Path: Offers a paved path around Mirror Lake and a second paved path from the Gazebo to Hinkle Garden

3. Hinkle Garden: The Hinkle Magnolia Garden was named for Frederick A. Hinkle as a testimonial to his many years on the Park Board. kDeupreeGazebo:thispicturesqueGazebowasdedicatedto thememoryofMarthaRuleDeupreeandRichardRedwood Deupreein1982.

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4. Krohn Conservatory: This award winning building, made of aluminum and glass, mimics the form of a Gothic arch and features Art Deco details. The conservatory was named in honor of Irwin M. Krohn, who served as a park commissioner from 1912 to 1948. Krohn Conservatory features plant materials from all over the world. k BigBellyTrashcans:Solarpoweredtrashreceptaclesthatallow bettermaintenanceandcontroloftrashpickup. k Wirelessinternet:FreewirelessInternetServiceofferedatKrohn Conservatory.

5. Melan Arch Bridge: The Melan Arch Bridge was built of concrete in 1894, a pioneer engineering feat that attracted world-wide atten-tion. The bridge is flanked by stone eagles from the old Chamber of

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