The newest addition to Nisbet Park’s outdoor dining area has been installed, as part of the ongoing revitalization of the park.
Eight metal picnic tables with attached benches were installed by Loveland Public Works along the Little Miami Scenic Trail. This is in addition to four tables installed in 2023, creating a large outdoor dining patio. The area is ADA-compliant and has been constructed to protect the park’s existing trees.
To build the dining area, the City of Loveland was awarded a $35k grant from the Hamilton County Board of Health and a $27,845 grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ NatureWorks Program.
The upgrades are part of the city’s master plan for Nisbet Park. Tentative plans for 2024 are to build more walking paths, improve landscaping, and continue to seek grant funding for other components of the plan, including a new amphitheater.
“Little projects are all part of the big picture. Our goal is to offer amenities for all ages and abilities in Nisbet Park,” explained David Kennedy, Loveland City Manager.
Nisbet Park runs through the heart of Historic Downtown Loveland and is located just off the Little Miami Scenic Trail. According to a 2022 study by the Friends of the Little Miami State Park, the stretch of the trail where Nisbet Park is located averages 124k trail users a year — not to mention regular park visitors.