Cincinnati's new food truck park: Everything you need to know

Sharon Coolidge
Cincinnati Enquirer
Mama Bear's Mac, Stellar Street Eats, Sweets & Meats BBQ, are some of the food trucks that will be part of Cove Food Park, Cincinnati's premier food truck park that opens May 3rd at 4601 Kellogg Avenue. The new food truck park will be open Tuesday - Sunday 11 am - 11 pm and with covered dining, pop up shops, craft beer/wine, farmer's market and more.

What's a food truck park?

A dedicated place where food trucks can park, with seating for patrons.

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Where is it?

4601 Kellogg Ave., on land owned by Rivertowne Marina. It's roughly a 15-minute drive from downtown.

What about parking? 

There is free parking on site.

What food trucks will be there?

Depends. There are almost 140 food trucks in Cincinnati. Trucks park on a first-come basis, but there will always be some there. A daily list can be found at www.covefoodpark.com.

Can I drink alcohol at this food truck park?

The Food Truck Association has that covered, too. It's procuring a liquor license and will sell craft beers on site.

Until then, it's BYOB. Of course, there will also be a selection of water and soda.

What hours is the food truck park open?

11 a.m. to 9 p.m. - plus some late nights - Wednesdays through Sundays. it's only open May through November; it's too cold during the rest of the year.  

Wait, can I go there after Riverbend concerts?

Hungry? Want to wait out Riverbend Music Center traffic? This could be just what you're looking for. For most concerts the food truck park will remain open until midnight. 

Can I boat to the food truck park?

Yes. It's on Rivertowne Marina land and boaters can also use courtesy docks.