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 system 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 and the park provided a great area to hold German and American festivals.

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 built by Albert Heinichen. A carousel and bowling lanes were also added.

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 Inwood Park. The rides were dismantled and sold.