Explore Forest Park, Ohio, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Forest Park, Ohio. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Ohio or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Forest Park.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Forest Park |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.286209 |
| Longitude | -84.525958 |
| Population | 20,189 |
| Density | 1208.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 44145, 43430, 45240 |
| Area Code | 614, 513 |
| County Seat | Cincinnati |
| School District | Winton Woods City School District |
Forest Park occupies a stretch of land defined by the quiet persistence of inland geography, sitting comfortably within the broader regional landscape of Ohio. It lies 1.0 miles west-northwest of Springdale, OH (from Springdale, OH: bearing 283°T), and is situated 6.9 miles east-northeast of Colerain Township.
The terrain surrounding Forest Park reveals the subtle character of the Midwest, where the land opens into expansive, level stretches that catch the amber light of late afternoon. Just two miles away, the steady flow of West Fork Mill Creek provides a natural boundary, carving a path through the earth that speaks to the slow erosion of time. Residents often find respite in the local greenery, particularly when visiting the grounds of Unknown Park, which serves as a central green space for the neighborhood. On the horizon, the distant forms of the Clifton Hills offer a faint, shadowy relief against the sky, grounding the view in a soft, geological permanence. Those who look toward the nearby Springdale Lake might appreciate the way the water mirrors the shifting cloud formations, creating a brief, reflective pause in an otherwise busy day.
The history of Forest Park grew from the deliberate expansion of mid-century development, transforming former agricultural tracts into a structured residential hub. Local industry has long relied on the strength of nearby manufacturing corridors, which provided the economic backbone for families settling into the region during the post-war era. This heritage remains visible in the orderly layout of the streets, designed to balance proximity to essential commerce with the quietude of suburban living. Many residents continue to participate in an economy that values regional logistics and technical services, keeping the pulse of Forest Park synchronized with the broader industrial shifts of the state. The steady hum of daily commerce reflects a pragmatism born of necessity, where the work of the day leaves a distinct, productive mark on the character of the collective.
Cultural life in Forest Park thrives on the familiar connections forged through local gatherings and the shared pride of its inhabitants. While the landscape is modest in its elevation, the community spirit is marked by a clear sense of place that honors the quiet dignity of everyday labor. Notable landmarks are few, yet the presence of dedicated public spaces ensures that the rhythm of life remains anchored in the outdoors, even as the seasons turn from the crisp brown of autumn to the sharp white of winter. Residents frequently find common ground during municipal events that highlight the diverse backgrounds of those who call the area home. Although no singular, world-famous figure claims this exact soil as their birthplace, the character of the people is shaped by the same resilient, grounded temperament found in the writers and thinkers of the broader Ohio region.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Forest Park, Ohio. Coordinates: 39.286209, -84.525958. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Forest Park includes the ZIP code (44145, 43430, 45240), telephone area code (614, 513), county seat of Hamilton County (Cincinnati), and school district assignment (Winton Woods City School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |