Anderson Parks 2023 Capital Improvement Levy

Table titled ‘Park Improvement Project Status Update’. Click to enlarge.

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March 2, 2026

Drone image of the wheel at Riverside Park of the new all weather turf infield baseball diamonds

June 10, 2025

Kellogg Park Pickleball Courts and Loop Trail Complete!

November 15, 2024

Veterans Park Parking Lot Expansion and Trail Extension Complete

August 28, 2024

Riverside Park All Weather Field #3 and Path Extension Complete

July 1, 2024

Veterans Park Parking Lot Expansion and Trail Extension Project with a rendering of the parking and path improvements

June 10, 2024

Riverside Park New All Weather Field and Path Extension - More Playability and Paths!

May 28, 2024

Kellogg Park Pickleball Courts Project Final Plan. Thanks to everyone who filled out the survey and attended the open house! Construction will begin early summer 2024.

April 10, 2024

Kellogg Park Pickleball Courts Project. Open house at Julifs Park Office on Wednesday April 17th from 5-7 PM. Online survey open April 10-24, 2024.

Pickleball Court Survey

March 11, 2024

With the new capital levy in place, the Anderson Park District hit the ground running to begin making improvements throughout the Anderson Parks!

The Anderson Park District is an active park and recreation agency focused on enhancing the parks with amenities that promote healthy, active lifestyle activities. The 25-year park improvement plan will extend beyond the comprehensive list of projects when possible. Additional amenities within the scope of the Ps may be added or expanded while the Park Board remains committed to the comprehensive list of projects. Community partnerships will continue to expand the park district’s ability to put more in the parks.

Two recent examples include:
• Belterra Park Cincinnati’s generous $25,000 donation to the Anderson Foundation for Parks & Recreation for the Kellogg Park pickleball courts project extends the funding for enhancements.
• Cincinnati Reds Community Fund and the Anderson Parks are working on a partnership to improve the Juilfs Park Marty Brennaman Field with a conversion of the infield from dirt to all weather. While the project was not on the 2023 comprehensive list, it meets the APD’s goal to increase playability in the parks and the partnership provides additional funding.

Planning for many of the projects will take place in phases. Visit AndersonParks.com/Capital-Improvement-Levy/ to see the full comprehensive list of park improvement projects. If you have questions, please contact Ken Kushner, Executive Director (513) 388-2492 or KKushner@AndersonParks.com.
We are excited to improve your parks! We are grateful for the community’s support and we are committed to delivering what we promised. We look forward to seeing you out in your parks!

Anderson Park District Board of Park Commissioners

Marty Brennaman Field Upgrade at Julifs Park - A Community Partnership Project from Anderson Parks District, Anderson Township Youth Sports, The Julifs Foundation, The Kid Glove Way, and the Reds Community Fund.

Voters said YES on Park Improvement Levy Issue 18. Thank You!

November 8, 2023

Anderson Parks Issue 18

On behalf of the Board of Park Commissioners, thank you Anderson Township residents for voting yes on November 7^th for the capital levy to improve the Anderson Parks. We are fortunate to live in a township where the residents recognize the benefits of continuing a quality park system in their community.

The Commissioners extend a sincere thank you to the volunteers who devoted countless hours of their personal time to share the park’s message with the voters. We specifically want to recognize the Citizens for Parks and Recreation levy committee members for their tireless efforts: Doug Boettner, PhD, Levy Chair, and Harry Fermann, Treasurer. I also thank the Anderson Parks staff whose efforts to educate the public about the purpose for the capital levy ensured a positive outcome for this endeavor.

With the new capital levy in place, the Anderson Park District will hit the ground running to make the improvements throughout your parks. The immediate projects include:

Riverside Park: all weather field (existing) turf replacement, estimated by summer 2024.
Beech Acres Park: ready the Beech Acres Parenting Center property expansion.
Kellogg Park:
- pickleball court construction (minimum 6 courts, oriented north/south)
- paved trail outside dog field
Veterans Park: complete playground renovation, parking lot renovation, and trails extension.
W. M. Johnson Hills Park: natural surface trails renovation.
Laverty Park Design: restroom addition and parking lot renovation.

The planning for the additional projects will begin in phases. Visit the Comprehensive List to see the full list of capital levy park improvements. Project status updates will be posted so that residents can stay informed about the park improvements progress.

Again, thank you, Anderson Township residents, for your support! We are grateful for your approval.

If you have questions about the park improvements levy, contact Ken Kushner, Executive Director, 513-388-2492 or KKushner@AndersonParks.com.

We look forward to seeing you in the parks!

Best Regards,

Dominic Wolfer, President
Anderson Park District Board of Park Commissioners

Informational graphic about the Anderson Park District's Park Improvement Levy, detailing its importance, financial implications, and the voting date of November 7. Opens a PDF with additional details.

Informational graphic of Improvement Highlights for the 2023 capital levy plan, featuring maps of Julifs and Riverside Parks. More details in PDF.

View Proposed Improvements by Park

Design Concepts – Proposed Improvements

Beech Acres

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Clear Creek

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Juilfs

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Kellogg

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Laverty

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Riverside

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Veterans

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W. M. Johnson

Hills Park

View Park Improvements - Comprehensive List

Capital Levy FAQ’s

What is a mill?
A mill is the amount of tax payable per dollar of the assessed value of a property and is defined as one-tenth of a percent or one-tenth of a cent (0.1 cents). Mills are often communicated as cost per $100,000 of home property value. For example, a 1.0 mill capital levy equates to $35.00 annually per $100,000 of home market value in Anderson Township.
What is a Capital Levy?
A capital levy provides funding for park improvement projects, facility upgrades, and certain pieces of equipment that are designed to last five years or more.
What is an Operating Levy?
An operating levy funds the day-to-day operations of the park district:
- Personnel, utilities, and supplies to maintain the parks and facilities:
  
  picnic shelters, playgrounds, hike/bike trails, nature trails, athletic fields, courts for tennis, pickleball, basketball, and sand volleyball, ball diamonds, dog field, amphitheater, skatepark, and the RecPlex: 3 classrooms, gym, and covered patio.
- The Anderson Park District (APD) maintains, owns, and manages 504 acres of park land for year-round recreational activities for all ages.
What levy does the Anderson Park District (APD) have?
- The APD has one, 1.9 mill operating levy that provides for the day-to-day operations of the APD.
- The APD’s operating levy expires after 10 years, last passed in November 2016.
- The APD has had one, 1.9 mill operating levy since 1992.
- Operating costs have gone up, leaving no funding for projects.
- The APD has never had a capital levy.
- View the APD’s current approved budget.
- The APD participates in OhioCheckBook.gov.
Why can’t the APD pay for projects out of its Operating Levy?
- In short, there is nothing left after day-to-day expenses.
- The APD has acquired many project grants. Grants generally require matching funds which this capital levy would provide.
Why is the APD buying the Beech Acres property if it needs a capital levy to improve parks?
Frequently Asked Questions – Beech Acres Parenting Center Property Acquisition
What authority does Anderson Township Government have over the Anderson Park District?
Frequently Asked Questions – Anderson Township Government Authority over the APD
What happens if the capital levy does not pass?
If this levy does not pass, the APD will take out a revenue bond to replace the Riverside Park all weather field turf, and go into a Maintenance Only Mode. The APD will not be able to make the improvements listed in the Comprehensive Improvements List.