Discover Park Hills

Park Hills combines a leafy character with a history connected to streetcars, historic homes, and public gathering places. A mature tree canopy frames the historic homes, and the streets take on different colors throughout the year. If you’re deciding whether Park Hills is right for your stay, Trolley Park and the historic district offer some useful points to consider.

Trolley Park and Streetcar History

Trolley Park takes its name from the streetcar line that ran through it. Historically, an extensive streetcar line connected Park Hills with downtown Covington, Cincinnati, and other areas of Kenton County. Devou Park was also a destination: visitors used the streetcars from Park Hills to get there. The stone buildings at either end of Trolley Park once served as shelters for commuters waiting for the streetcar. Together, these places tell the story of a public space whose name and former use were connected to transportation at the time.

Historic Homes and Townscape

The historic district of Park Hills is listed on the National Register. Its character reflects landscaping carried out between the 1920s and 1950s. The tree canopy, historic homes, and seasonal colors of the streets give this protected townscape its varied character: architecture and landscape are closely intertwined in the district’s appearance.

Stonewall House is another chapter in the town’s history. Built in the mid-19th century, the building was a restaurant and tavern. It served as a stopover for drovers on the turnpike traveling to markets in Covington and Cincinnati. Later, it was known as Hotel Hahn. This earlier use places the house in a period when routes to the markets shaped the daily lives of travelers and merchants.

Green Spaces and Seasonal Activities

Devou Park in Covington is located near Park Hills. It covers more than 700 acres and offers golf, mountain bike trails, a fishing lake, and paved and natural-surface trails. It is therefore different from Trolley Park as a larger landscape area with several of the activities mentioned. Information about amenities and access can change; check current notices when planning a visit to the park.

Trolley Park also hosts seasonal activities. A free, one-hour yoga session takes place on Saturdays in May during the summer. The annual traditional Easter egg hunt is for children ages two to twelve and includes an egg hunt, snacks, and the Easter Bunny. “Christmas in the Park” includes a tree lighting at Trolley Park, as well as visits from Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. Event details can change; check the dates before making plans.

The city is improving Trolley Park and other public areas in Park Hills with play areas, seating, lighting, and other amenities. These listed amenities may change over time. For 2026, cars, pedestrians, cyclists, businesses, and youth and sports groups were welcome to take part in the Memorial Day parade. The route ran from Dixie Highway via Arlington, Old State Road, Terrace Drive, and Amsterdam Road to Park Drive. This information refers to the 2026 parade; future routes and opportunities to participate may differ.

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