Located in the heart of the Mid-Ohio Valley, Belpre, Ohio is situated on the banks of the Ohio River and offers a quality of life based on a strong heritage, family values and community pride.  Established in 1789, Belpre is the second permanent American settlement in the Northwest Territory.  Evolving from an agrarian society and truck farms into manufacturing and chemical industries, the principals of those first settlers remain.  People living daily routines, building one generation on another, developing from year to year a community anyone would be proud to live in. 

With medical services rapidly evolving, Belpre is proud to have some of the areas most up-to-date facilities and medical personnel around.  People living in the Belpre Area are realizing more each day how important it is to have the doctors and health agencies that make up our medical field and feel secure that medical care is as close as their hometown.  

Belpre, Ohio is your place to relax and enjoy all year round.  Residents and visitors alike are always amazed at the beautiful parks and the recreation that is available for all ages.  There are sports for young and old alike, concerts in the park during the summer and holiday lights in December, which has caused the town of Belpre to be known as the “City of Lights.”  There are many outdoor activities, including walking trails, golfing, fishing, boating, swimming, etc. Visitors enjoy all the beauty of the parks in our town. You can relax in Depot Park and see the restored caboose, picnic under the beautiful trees in Howes Grove Park, or if you are looking for a place to launch your watercraft, enjoy a concert or relax by the pool then spend a day in beautiful Civitan Park, located on the banks of the Ohio River and overlooking the historic Blennerhassett Island and Mansion. Come take a drive through the Ohio Scenic byways managed by the Ohio River Trails, or take an excursion to the Island.  Relaxation is something to look forward to in the Belpre area. 

The annual Belpre Invitational Homecoming draws approximately 20,000 visitors to the Belpre are each year during the first weekend in August.  Belpre Pride shines during this yearly event as Belpre’s 7000 residents and volunteers join together to welcome visitors and celebrate the traditions and heritage that keeps the community strong.  With pageants, parades, carnival rides, crafters, food, contests and entertainmentthere is plenty to be enjoyed by everyone. 

There is no place like Belpre, Ohio, a small town with a unique past, exciting present and a promising future with a community full of vitality.