Boike Park, adjacent to LHS would transfer to the school district  

By Chuck Gibson

LOVELAND, OH (January 22, 2026) – In a news release issued by the Loveland City School District (LCSD) following the Board of Education meeting Tuesday night January 20th, it was announced the school board approved a proposed agreement with the City of Loveland to transfer to the school district  a 9.5 acre property adjacent to Loveland High School known as Boike Park and currently under city ownership of the city.

The release issued by LCSD quoted the district Board of Education President Jonathan Eilert in reference to the opportunity.  

“We are fortunate to have a great working relationship with the City of Loveland,” Eilert said, “and appreciate the opportunity to find a win-win partnership between our two organizations.”

Information in the news release indicates, while the school board approved the school district portion of the agreement during their Business Meeting Tuesday evening, finalization of the property transfer awaits approval by Loveland City Council. Consideration of the City’s portion of the proposed agreement by City Council is expected to occur during council meetings in February.

A statement by LCSD Treasurer John Espy makes clear the transfer will not impact the general fund budget.

 “This property transfer would satisfy upcoming Tax Increment Finance (TIF) payments owed to the school district by the City of Loveland,” Espy said. “If approved by the City of Loveland, the property transfer will not impact the district’s general fund budget, no financing is involved, and no funds would be transferred between the City and the District.”

Superintendent Mike Broadwater spoke of the benefits this property transfer will afford the school district and the city including a safe student parking solution as well as addressing the upcoming TIF payment with no impact on the bottom line of the city budget. Not to mention the property best known as Boike Park with two athletic fields used for youth sports will remain available for community use.

“Having both sides of Tiger Trail under school district ownership would be an improvement for staff and student safety. Currently, when our lots are full, students use Phillips Park and cross Rich Road during busy traffic times,” Broadwater said. “If we acquire the property, we may be able to expand student parking in the future. We’re fortunate to have a great relationship with the city, and to have found a potential solution to this upcoming TIF payment that makes the district whole without impacting the city’s bottom line.”

Again, the Loveland City School District Board of Education voted to enter into an agreement with the City of Loveland for transfer of a 9.5 acre property currently known as Boike Park and adjacent to Loveland High School. The school board vote took place Tuesday, January 20th at the BOE business meeting. Loveland City Council is expected to consider their portion of the agreement during council meetings in February. Finalization of the proposed property transfer agreement awaits approval by the City of Loveland.