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Community spirit on the Kentucky side of the Ohio River
On warm August nights, the green in front of the Municipal Park amphitheater fills with lawn chairs and blankets for the Cold Spring Summer Concert Series. It’s just one of the many examples of community events held in Cold Spring, a city of approximately 6,300 situated on the Kentucky side of the Ohio River. In the wintertime, residents collect donations for the holiday coat drive and participate in Halloween costume contests come fall. “It’s a super close-knit community, and that’s a huge draw for the people that live there,” says Laura Meiners of Keller Williams Seven Hills Realty, adding, “The town has a community center where they put on the Summer Concert Series, movies and a bunch of festivals throughout the year.” Central to Cold Spring’s appeal, in addition to its community spirit, is its proximity to Cincinnati, about 8 miles away via Interstate 471. “The location is ideal, just 10 minutes from downtown,” says Meiners. It’s common for residents to drive to and from the larger city to work at companies like Procter & Gamble, or Kroger, traveling back at night to quiet suburban streets lined with basketball hoops and decades-old trees.
Pickle ball courts have been installed at the Cold Spring municipal center.
Residents can head to nearby Neltner's farm to attend seasonal festivals.
Cold Spring Municipal center has a veterans monument.
Meet with family and friends at Rancho Grande.
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Shopping and dining along Alexandria Pike
Most retail and dining options in Cold Spring are concentrated along Alexandria Pike, and it’s common to find fast food restaurants and sit-down chains like Cracker Barrel and Bob Evans. Barleycorn’s, where the menu includes items like loaded potato skins and chicken wings, is also popular. “It’s a real melting pot where people can come before and after games, have a drink and socialize,” says Meiners. There’s a fire pit on the patio when the weather gets cold, and the restaurant also hosts live music and trivia nights. Cold Spring Crossing Shopping Mall is also home to big-box retail options like Kroger, Kohl’s and Home Depot.
Cold Spring is convenient to many shopping centers and restaurant like Longhorn Steakhouse.
Residents can head to Biggby Coffee when craving caffeine.
Longhorn Steakhouse is usually busy throughout the evening.
Celestial Scents Candles has plenty of gifts.
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Homes built between the 1940s and early 2000s
While some Cold Spring neighborhoods date back to the 1940s—when it was officially incorporated—the majority were developed in the ‘90s and early 2000s. Prospective buyers will find Tudor-inspired architecture, ranch-style houses and, in the newest pockets, Traditional single-family homes and townhouses on quiet, winding streets. Median townhouse prices hover around $200,000, whereas single-family homes typically fall between $300,000 and $500,000. Some lots reach upwards of half an acre, and wide driveways with multi-car garages.
Brick New Traditionals are common throughout in Cold Spring.
New construction is abundant as New Traditional homes are being built in Cold Spring.
Cold Spring has newer neighborhoods that are situated in Northern Kentucky.
Homebuyers have a variety of two story colonials to choose from.
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Top-rated schools in the Campbell County School District
Children in Cold Spring can attend public school within the Campbell County School District, which earns an overall A-minus grade from Niche. The district is comprised of five elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school. Private school options include St. Joseph’s Elementary, which serves prekindergarten through Grade 8. “St. Joe’s puts on art shows and plays that a lot of people inside and outside the community attend,” says Meiners. Northern Kentucky University, which is home to approximately 10,000 undergraduates, is less than 2 miles from Cold Spring in neighboring Highland Heights.
Campbell County High School is a public education option.
Campbell County Middle School is a public school for grades 6-8.
Crossroads Elementary School educates grades 1-5.
Donald E. Cline Elementary School serves students in the community.
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Playgrounds, fishing and outdoor concerts in public parks
There are six public parks within the city, most of which feature playgrounds and picnic tables. Robert J. Barth Lake Park sits behind Cracker Barrel, and although there’s no boating allowed in the lake, those with fishing licenses can cast their lines out from the banks. Youth athletic teams practice at Friendship Park and Municipal Park hosts the Cold Springs Summer Concert Series, where residents line up to grab snacks from food trucks and beer vendors, parked near the amphitheater, befor listening to live music. Crime rates in Cold Spring fall nearly 50% below national averages. In 2022, there were a total of 74 reported incidents, the vast majority of which were property crimes.
Residents can take advantage of the grounds at Municipal Park.
Children can play at many local playgrounds around the community.
Head to Robert J. Barth Lake Park for an afternoon fishing.
Municipal Park features an outdoor amphitheater that hosts community events.
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TANK Buses stop along the Alexandria Pike
The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky—TANK—operates public bus routes throughout the city with multiple stops along U.S. Highway 27, also known as Alexandria Pike. The Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport, about 16 miles from Cold Spring via Interstate 275, has over 50 direct flights to choose from, and medical care is available at nearby facilities like Cold Spring Primary Care, part of the Christ Hospital Network, and Pediatric Associates PCS. Covington, a waterfront city about 8 miles away via Johns Hill Road, is home to St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Public transportation is readily accessible in Cold Spring.
There are multiple bus stops up and down the Alexandria Pike.
The Tank Bus conveniently offers transportation to and from Cold Spring.
For public transportation, look to use the Tank bus.
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Community center events and a chili cookoff at Christ Baptist Church
Along with the Municipal Park Music series in the summer, the City of Cold Spring sponsors events like Fall Fest in October. The day includes bounce houses, a petting zoo and pumpkin decorating at the community center; the Book Bus, a mobile branch of the Campbell County Public Library, will sometimes make an appearance. There are also city-sponsored cleanups and 5K races throughout the year, and Christ Baptist Church on Alexandria Pike hosts an annual Chili Cookoff.
Cold Spring Community Center features a track for indoor exercise.
Residents utilize the amenities at the Cold Spring Community Center.
Christ Baptist Church in Cold Spring hosts many events.
Christ Baptist Church is a staple for the community, hosting events year round.
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