| About Mason Ohio Incorporated as a city in 1971, the City of Mason was named after Civil War veteran William Mason. Mason occupies 17.65 square miles and is located in between I-71 and I-75 for convenient access and about 25 miles northeast of Cincinnati. About 25,000 people live in Mason, which encompasses a tall expanse from north to south and over 40,000 residents live in the areas served by the Mason School System (including Deerfield Township). Over 8,600 students attend the Mason School System, which is rated "Excellent," and are served by over 550 teachers. The high school and municipal buildings were just completed in 2002 and are located right on Mason Montgomery Road. In 2006 a brand new early childhood learning center opened. There is a state-of-the art recreational facility and fitness center and a municipal swimming pool. The community's theme is "Imagine Mason," which points out the progressive nature of the area. There are about 500 businesses in Mason, including Luxottica Retail (formerly Lenscrafters), a huge Procter & Gamble healthcare facility, and the headquarters of Cintas, the uniform company. It is certainly a business-friendly environment. On the fun side, there are six city parks, multiple golf courses, and Paramount Kings Island, the area's premiere amusement park, which draws visitors from several states. Nearby is The Beach water park and The Golf Center at Kings Island (formerly Jack Nicklaus Golf Center). In August every year the Tennis Masters Series visits Mason, where the world's top players come to compete. The Mason-Montgomery Road shopping corridor in Deerfield Township is ever growing to include new choices of shops and restaurants. Housing choices run the gamut from older homes on lovely treed lots, to affordable first-time buyer's subdivisions, to glamorous homes on the golf courses. There are many condominiums available in the area as well. Mason Schools Website: www.masonohioschools.com City of Mason |