Smale Park is eroding, what do we do? Here are today's top stories | Daily Briefing

Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer
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When the Ohio River rises, it hides severe erosion on the western edge of downtown's Smale Riverfront Park. On Feb. 1, with the river at 48 feet, water stood just about 12 feet from the park's sidewalk.
When the Ohio River rises, it hides severe erosion on the western edge of downtown's Smale Riverfront Park. On Feb. 1, with the river at 48 feet, water stood just about 12 feet from the park's sidewalk.

When the Ohio River rises, all looks well along the western edge of downtown’s Smale Riverfront Park.

But when the water level falls – as it has in recent weeks – Smale’s ragged shoreline comes into full view.

Cincinnati Parks has planned to address the growing erosion there since it began building Smale in 2008. It’s taking up the project in full this year, working on a study, considering early designs and chasing federal dollars.

The $120 million park is not in danger of sliding into the Ohio, parks officials say. But without intervention, “Mother Nature will win” and will take more land, parks director Jason Barron said.

We’ve got the details in today’s story, along with a survey to send your ideas for Smale to parks officials.

Click or tap here to learn more.

What else you need to know Friday, Feb. 23

⛅ Weather: High of 57. Mild with clouds and sunshine.

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Enjoy yourself. Stay safe. Use your turn signals.

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