Florence is located in Northern Kentucky, roughly 12 miles south of downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. While the community's proximity to Cincinnati ensures that there are a host of metropolitan amenities and activities available, Florence's rural location provides a respite from the busy cosmopolitan lifestyle. Florence's rural location also lends itself to a wealth of recreational opportunities, including golf at Boonelink Golf Course, swimming at the Florence Family Aquatic Center and skating and biking at the local skate park. Visitors can also enjoy the outdoors at the Florence Nature Park, featuring 15 acres (6 ha) of green space and a building that can be rented for weddings and special events. Sports fans can take in a professional baseball game starring the Florence Freedom, a minor league team that plays home games at Champion Window Field. The Boone County Fair is welcomed back to Florence every August and boasts amusement park rides, food and game concessions, grandstand entertainment and more for the whole family.