Archive for March 2020
BRINGING NATURE TO YOUR LIVING ROOM DURING THE QUARANTINE
Is your self-quarantine getting you down? Got the missing-my-park-blues? We definitely understand! Being outdoors has amazing physical and mental health benefits which are hard to give up. This is why we are bringing neighborhood parks to YOU! Every day, for the remainder of the Stay At Home Order, we will be broadcasting live from Cincinnati Parks! Throw…
Read MoreHOW TO SOCIALLY DISTANCE WHILE VISITING YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
During the “Stay At Home” order, many of Cincinnati Parks’ trails and open spaces can continue to be used in a safe manner that allows people to enjoy the health benefits these spaces provide. In all instances though, it is critical to follow Centers for Disease Control and general public health guidelines during the current pandemic. If you follow…
Read MoreWHAT THE OHIO “STAY AT HOME” ORDER MEANS FOR PARKS
Governor Mike DeWine announced that Ohio will enter a period of “Stay At Home” as ordered by state Heath Department Director Amy Acton. The order requires that all Ohioans remain at home in effort to prevent further spread of COVID-19. The order goes into effect Monday, March 23 at 11:59 p.m. and remains in effect until April…
Read MoreCOVID-19 CAN’T CANCEL SPRING BLOOMS
We all can admit that this is an uneasy time. Schools are closed along with all of our favorite restaurants, gyms, and community centers. Due to orders from local and state governments, all social events are cancelled. However, it seems Mother Nature missed the “cancel everything” memo because spring blooms are proceeding as planned! Take some…
Read MoreBE.WELL PARTNERSHIP WITH CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Children with physical disabilities engage in 30% less physical activity than national fitness guidelines. They also spend double the amount of time in sedentary behavior relative to typically developing peers. The implications of not moving are serious and can negatively affect a child’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. To address this problem the Cincinnati Children’s…
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