And yes, there are lots of dogs around. Greer willed the property to Cincinnati in 1943 along with his house, and it has remained in Cincinnati Park Board fisticuffs ever since. Now called French House, the abode is the sparkly tiara of French Park. A shelter house offers grills and picnic tables, as well as bathrooms, and two small playgrounds entertain kids. In fact, the park is such a popular pooch place, there are rumblings of creating a dog park within the area.
Parking is plentiful, for both cars and the tired walker.
Benches beckon under oak trees, in shaded corners of the woods, and cleared meadows provide sunshine for all the frolicking pups I saw. They weren't messing around when they said it was a choice spot for dog-walkers. French House rental is available for wedding receptions and other large events. Over 150 can be seated inside, and more than 500 can fit outside. Rental is allowed in 6-hour increments and can be done up to a year in advance.