June 26, 2020
COVID-19 information from the City of Blue Ash
Inside this issue:

  • Family Wading Pool and Olympic-Sized Pool will open on 6/30
  • Local business creatively overcomes COVID-19 challenges
  • Additional concert cancellations
  • Tax office now accepting appointments
  • Hunt House update
Family Wading Pool and Olympic-Sized Pool will open on 6/30
The Blue Ash Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the Family Wading Pool will also be opening along with the Olympic-Sized Pool on June 30 at the Blue Ash Recreation Center.

The following social distancing measures will be in place:

  • One way entry and exit to the pool area.
  • Chair groupings will be spaced 6 ft. apart.
  • Pool sessions are in 90 and 120 minute increments with limited capacity.
  • Reservations for pool time and lap lanes are recommended.
  • Reserve your spot on the new Blue Ash Recreation Center app.

The concession stand will be open, coolers and food items will be allowed on the pool deck (no glass or alcohol), and there is a new area in the deep end of the large pool for those 18 and up.

Please click here to view the full 2020 Pool Guide. For a quick overview, watch the video above.
Local business creatively overcomes
COVID-19 challenges
Businesses in Blue Ash have taken extraordinarily creative steps to overcome the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a new Blue Ash Economic Development Business Spotlight Series, find out what businesses have accomplished, why Blue Ash is the place for entrepreneurs and businesses to thrive, and why business owners still see a bright future ahead.


Has your company had to create new products or services to meet your customers’ needs due to COVID-19? Email Economic Development Director Neil Hensley and your company could be featured in a future Business Spotlight .
Additional Concert Cancellations
The City of Blue Ash Parks and Recreation Department announces two additional cancellations in the Summer Concert Series.

The Tuesday, July 7, concert at the Blue Ash Nature Park and the Friday, July 10, concert at Blue Ash Towne Square have been cancelled.

The Blue Ash Events team is making decisions on cancellations in two-week increments, in hopes that some of the Summer Concert Series will proceed as scheduled if new COVID-19 directives are released by the Ohio Department of Health and the Governor’s Office.

Updates on the further upcoming concerts will be provided as they become available at  blueashevents.com.
Tax office now accepting appointments
If you need help with your City taxes, the Blue Ash Tax Office is now scheduling in-person appointments. Read more.
Hunt House update
Extermination of a type of wood borer beetle is complete at the the Historic Hunt House in Blue Ash.

The infestation caused extensive damage to the structure of the home, so some areas need to be rebuilt.

Construction is expected to wrap up in late summer or early fall, according to the latest Blue Ash Historical Society newsletter.

COVID-19 information
Find COVID-19 related information and updates at the Blue Ash COVID-19 webpage . It contains answers to many questions you may have and helpful links. It is being updated as events unfold.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to bring you City services while also taking steps to keep citizens and employees safe during these unprecedented times.

For the latest information from County, State and National officials on COVID-19:
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The U.S. Census Bureau, in coordination with federal, state and local health officials, will begin to drop off 2020 Census questionnaire packets at front doors of households in Ohio in the week of June 1, according to a news release. This is done in areas where the majority of households do not receive mail at their physical address. The Census Bureau began hand-delivering census materials on March 15, but suspended all fieldwork for this operation on March 18 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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