Recreation/Sports

The University of Cincinnati has a very successful sports program, but there are many other recreational attractions to take in. Cincinnati is home to the oldest professional team in baseball, the Cincinnati Reds, as well as the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals, two professional hockey teams, the Mighty Ducks and Cincinnati Cyclones hockey teams, the Tennis Masters Series Cincinnati, the Kentucky Speedway, horse racing, professional basketball, soccer, golf (LPGA & Senior PGA) events.

Not to mention, Cincinnati has many beautiful golf courses, either one of the city's public courses or The Golf Center at Kings Island, home of two Jack Nicklaus designed courses.

Paramount's Kings Island

Cincinnati Art Museum

University of Cincinnati Athletics; University of Cincinnati, Stadium Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0021; 513/556-2170 Fax: 556-5059 . Intercollegiate athletic events September through June. Season, individual game and group tickets available. Phone and mail orders are accepted. Contact the Athletic Ticket Office (513)556-2287 for more information. Multi-purpose facility for event and exhibit use, two-level restaurant and lounge overlooking the arena.

Cincinnati Reds; 100 Cinergy Field, Cincinnati, OH 45202; 513/421-4510 Fax: 421-7342 . 81 major league baseball games Apr. thru Sep. Tickets on sale at Cinergy Field, Reds Dugout Gift Shop/ Westin Hotel. Groups welcome - Mail orders accepted.

Cincinnati Bengals; One Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, OH 45202; 513/621-3550 Fax: 621-3570 . Visit spectacular Paul Brown Stadium on Cincinnati's new riverfront. Tickets are available. Rice range is $35-$50. Call (513) 621-TDTD (513-621-8383). Feel the Power!

Cincinnati Mighty Ducks; 2250 Seymour Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45212; 513/351-3999 Fax: 351-5898 . October 2001 will begin our 5th year as the top developmental team for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. Call the Ducks at (513)351-3999.

Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon; 644 Linn Street, Suite 626, Cincinnati, OH 45203; 513/721-7447 Fax: 381-1484 media@flyingpigmarathon.com . A 26.2 mile road race created to be a first class and fun marathon event weekend for participants, volunteers, spectators and sponsors in order to raise money for charities.

Kentucky Speedway; Highway 35, Route 1, Box 15, Sparta, KY 41086; 859/567-3400 Fax: 859/567-5689 . 1.5 mile, tri-oval track, 14 degrees banking. 70,000 Phase 1 grandstand seats, 50 luxury suites, driving schools, conference center, concerts, auto shows and racing gift shop.

Tennis Masters Series Cincinnati; Tennis for Charity, Inc., 250 East Fifth St. - Ste. 1610, Cincinnati, OH 45202; 513/651-3087 Fax: 651-3088 . 6140 Fairway Dr., Mason, OH, 45040, (513)651-0303. One of the world's most important mens' professional tennis events. See stars such as Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras and Patrick Rafter compete for this prestigious title and $3 Million in prize money.

Devou Park Golf & Tennis Club; 1344 Audubon Rd., Covington, KY 41011; 859/431-8030 Fax: 859/292-3202 devouprk@aol.com. 18 hole golf facility. Perfect place to play golf or to organize an outing. Hall suitable for meetings and banquets. 5 minutes from downtown Cincinnati.

Golf Center at Kings Island; 6042 Fairway Dr., Mason, OH 45040; 513/398-5200 Fax: 398-4583 . Forty-Five holes of golf designed by Jack Nicklaus. Open to the public. Meeting/Banquet space 30-325. Restaurant overlooking course with outdoor patio bar and grille.

The Golf Ranch - Burlington; 5390 Limaburg Road, Burlington, KY 41005; 859/282-1110 Fax: 859/292-3202 . Northern Kentucky's premiere golf practice facility. Practice range and short game area. A staff of PGA professionals available for Individual and Group lessons.

The Golf Ranch - Tri-County; 455 East Tri-County Pkwy., Springdale, OH 45246; 513/771-6001 Fax: 671-4653 . Greater Cincinnati's premiere golf practice facility and Par 3 Golf Course. Event room available for outings, banquets and business meetings.

Legendary Run Golf Course; 915 Legendary Run Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45245; 513/753-1919 Fax: 513/753-1912 . Public golf course and practice center designed by Arthur Hills. Nominated to Golf Digest as the Best New Public Course. We are only 20 minutes from downtown Cincinnati.

Pebble Creek Golf Course; 9799 Prechtel Road, Cincinnati, OH 45252; 513/385-4442 Fax: 923-3297 . Pebble Creek is a beautiful 18 hole championship caliber golf course that is open to the public. Pebble Creek has a 2 1/2 story Southern plantation-style clubhouse that features two banquet rooms for seating up to 220 for any occasion.

Shaker Run Golf Club; 4361 Greentree Rd, Lebanon, OH 45036; 513/727-0007 Fax: 1-727-4756 . Ohio's #1 public golf course specializes in corporate golf! Allow us to make the arrangements so you can conduct your business.....on the course!

Turfway Park Racing Assn.; P.O. Box 8, 7500 Turfway Rd., Florence, KY 41022; 859/371-0200 Fax: 859/647-4730 . 10 minutes from Cincinnati. Climate-controlled grandstand, fine or casual dining. Group rates available. Live racing Sep., Dec.-Mar., simulcasting year-round.

River Downs Racetrack; 6301 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45230; 513/232-8000 Fax: 232-1412 . Live Thoroughbred racing; 2001 live afternoon racing April 13th- Labor Day. Full card simulcasting year-round, 7 days a week. Climate controlled clubhouse with casual dining. Group rates available. Free general parking and free admission. Free pony rides for children on weekends (weather permitting).

River Front Classic & Jamboree; 621 E. Mehring Way, Suite 401, Cincinnati, OH 45202; 513/621-6387 Fax: 621-2995 rfclassic@zoomtown.com. "Procter & Gamble River Front Classic & Jamboree September 14-16 Grambling State vs. Florida A&M Football Game, Battle of the Bands, StepShow, Education Summit, Riverboat, Dinner Cruise, Physicians/Dentist Caucus, and More!"

Morgan's Canoe & Outdoor Centers; 5701 State Route 350, Oregonia, OH 45054; 800/WECANOE Fax: 321-3123. The largest, most experienced canoe rental business in midwest. Senior guided nature raft trips. See the gentle and beautiful So. Ohio country-side by canoe or raft.

Hamilton County Park District; 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231; 513/521-7275(PARK) Fax: 521-2606. Enjoy the 17 Hamilton County Park District parks, featuring golf, fishing, picnicing, camping, playgrounds, trails as well as natural habitat and wildlife preservation.

The Cincinnati Zoo
The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden opened in 1875 and now exhibits over 700 different animal species and over 3,000 types of plants. 1.3 million people visit the Zoo's 70 acres each year.