Hillsdale Park was located 2322 Vine Street near Hollister Avenue just outside downtown Cincinnati. The park was not your traditional park so to speak. It was located on a hillside and serviced by one of Cincinnati’s incline cars in the late 1880’s. The park began as a hunting area by German immigrant George Schoengerger. The area was populated with a heavy influence of German immigrants from the Over-the-Rhine area and the park provided a great area to hold German and American festivals.

In 1870’s regular concerts began.

Originally known as Innsdale Park, amusement rides were added after Samuel Fine worked out an agreement to lease 30 acres in 1896 to make the park more appealing. One of the first rides was a Cincinnati manufactured Ferris wheel type ride built by Albert Heinichen called Riesenrad. A carousel, bowling lanes, fireworks and dancing were also added. Admission was 25 cents.

In 1897, a new dance floor was installed.

In 1907, Hillsdale Park was sold to the Cincinnati and transformed into a city park and the name reverted back to Innwood Park. The rides were dismantled and sold.