A renovation project in a popular Cincinnati suburb started four years ago. It’s finally ready for the public.
The city of Blue Ash announced a grand opening celebration for the renovated Towne Square in a community newsletter Friday.
According to the letter, the new Towne Square features a Veterans Memorial with a QR code to help people locate their memorial bricks, an expansive civic lawn, a multi-use pavilion and stage, a promenade seating area, various play areas, a dog park, restroom facilities, more parking and a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, also known as DORA.
The square is located at the corner of Cooper and Hunt roads. City officials previously said the renovation will transform city-owned property into a “year-round hub of activity for residents and visitors alike.”
Blue Ash will host weekly concerts at the square nearly every Friday between June 6 and Aug. 15.
The renovation has been in the works since 2021, when the city sought public input and residents voted on initial design concepts.
In 2023, Blue Ash City Council awarded a $9.1 million contract to Alpha Construction.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the completed project will take place at 9520 Towne Square Ave. on Saturday, May 3, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The celebration will include yard games, a DJ and a beer truck.
Lineup for weekly concerts held at Blue Ash Towne Square
The concert series is called “Park Pour Friday Concerts.” The concerts will be held from 8 to 10 p.m.
Check out the lineup below:
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June 6 − Soul Pocket | Beer sales benefit Sycamore Athletic Boosters.
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June 13 − Forever Diamond | Beer sales benefit Sycamore Lacrosse Association.
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June 20 − DAT Band | Beer sales benefit Sycamore High School Vocal Boosters.
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June 27 − Second Wind | Beer sales benefit Sycamore Youth Football.
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July 4 − No Concert | Come see us at Red, White & Blue Ash at Summit Park.
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July 25 − Cassette Junkies | Beer sales benefit Sycamore Baseball & Softball Association.
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Aug. 8 − DV8 | Beer sales benefit Sycamore High School Vocal Boosters.
All concerts are held outdoors, rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, the event staff will determine if the concert should be canceled.
Canceled concerts are not rescheduled or moved indoors. Cancelations will be posted in a pop-up alert on the homepage at blueashparksandrec.com.
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