April 8, 2026
Final Community Engagement Study Report
This report, prepared by Brandstetter Carroll, outlines the strategies, outcomes, and recommendations surrounding the engagement process for the Beech Acres Park Expansion.
March 25, 2026
Meeting Presentation
On March 24, 2026, Pat Hoagland with Brandstetter Carroll presented the Community Engagement Study regarding the use of the property adjacent to Beech Acres Park.
March 9, 2026
Public Presentation: Community Engagement Study Results
A public presentation of the results of the Community Engagement Study regarding the use of the Anderson Park District property adjacent to Beech Acres Park will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Anderson Center.
Pat Hoagland with Brandstetter Carroll will present the final report of the Community Engagement Study. The results include feedback gathered through statistically valid surveys, online surveys, open houses, focus groups, and stakeholder meetings conducted last summer.
The public is welcome to attend. Please note that no public comments will be taken during this presentation.
Brandstetter Carroll’s final report will be posted here following the presentation at the special meeting.
To view the official Notice of Special Meeting, click here.
If you have questions, please contact Kim Farrell, Anderson Park District Assistant Director, at 513-474-0003.
March 9, 2026
***NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING***
ANDERSON TOWNSHIP PARK DISTRICT BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
The Anderson Township Park District Board of Park Commissioners hereby provides notice of a SPECIAL MEETING on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room at Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road, Anderson Township, Ohio 45230.
The Board will participate in a public presentation for the Community Engagement Study regarding the use of the property adjacent to Beech Acres Park.
Visit www.AndersonParks.com/park-board/ or call 513-474-0003 for Park Board meeting materials including agendas, the most current schedule, notices, and minutes.
Posted: 3/9/2026
Kim Farrell, Board Clerk. KFarrell@AndersonParks.com
November 3, 2025
***NOTICE OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING***
ANDERSON TOWNSHIP PARK DISTRICT BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
The Anderson Township Park District Board of Park Commissioners hereby provides notice of a COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STEERING COMMITTEE meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, beginning at 3:00 p.m. at Park District Headquarters, Juilfs Park, 8249 Clough Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45244.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the community engagement study for the Anderson Township Park District, Anderson Township and the Forest Hills School District, specifically relating to the Beech Acres Property on Beechmont Avenue.
Visit www.AndersonParks.com/park-board/ or call 513-474-0003 for Park Board meeting materials including agendas, the most current schedule, notices, and minutes.
Posted: 11/3/2025
Kim Farrell, Interim Executive Director. KFarrell@AndersonParks.com
July 10, 2025
Community Conversation: What’s Next for Beech Acres Expansion?
The Anderson Park District, Anderson Township Government, and Forest Hills School District are collaborating on a Community Engagement Study to explore future possibilities for approximately 23 acres of land adjacent to Beech Acres Park. This area includes the recently acquired 17-acre parcel and the 6-acre RecPlex site—both formerly part of the Beech Acres Parenting Center.
The steering committee hired Brandstetter Carroll Inc. to lead the process of community engagement which includes citizen satisfaction surveys, park and recreation surveys, focus groups, open houses and stakeholder interviews.
This joint effort seeks valuable input from Anderson Township residents on how the space can best serve the community’s needs now and in the future.
Community Engagement Survey Open House
📅 Wednesday, July 30
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Anderson Parks RecPlex Gym
Residents are encouraged to attend and share their thoughts on current facilities and programs, as well as their hopes and ideas for future developments.
📧 Questions? Contact:
Kim Farrell, Anderson Park District Assistant Director
Email: KFarrell@AndersonParks.com
March 27, 2025
Community Engagement Study
Anderson Park District recently worked in conjunction with the Anderson Township Government and Forest Hills School District to create a Request for Qualifications (RFQ).
The purpose of this RFQ is to complete a community engagement study for the 23 acres within Beech Acres Park (including the 17 new acres purchased in 2023 and the 6 acres around the RecPlex) to determine what types of recreational amenities the public would like to see on that portion of the property. A committee comprising of staff and officials from the Anderson Park District, Anderson Township Government and Forest Hills School District selected Brandstetter Carroll Inc. for this community engagement study because of their experience and knowledge in this line of work.
Brandstetter Carroll Inc. has created over 200 Park Master Plans, 300 Park Designs and 100 Park and Recreation System Plans. Their project team has extensive public engagement and consensus building project experience. Brandstetter Carroll will contract with ETC Institute for the statistically valid survey. ETC Institute is a market research firm that specializes in the design and administration of market research for government organizations. Their major area of emphasis includes citizen satisfaction surveys, park and recreation surveys, focus groups, and stakeholder interviews.
The entire community engagement study process is estimated to take 7 months. The process of developing a comprehensive parks and recreation master plan is intricate and multifaceted, involving extensive research, community engagement, design, and planning expertise. Stay tuned for additional updates.
If you have questions, please contact Ken Kushner, Anderson Park District Executive Director at 513-474-0003.
