Projects and Campaigns

In Your Parks

We are here to support improvements in Cincinnati Parks across the city.

We support projects like capital improvements, invasive species removal, urban canopy expansion, landscape beautification, ADA accessibility upgrades, and much more. 

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Following a Master Plan to Uplift all Neighborhoods

The projects we support align with the Cincinnati Park Board’s Master Plan and ultimately seek to uplift every neighborhood in the City. Below is a list of active projects and campaigns with active fundraising.

People standing beside new trees that line Ezzard Charles Drive

Ezzard Charles in Laurel Park

Clay Model of Ezzard Charles Statue

The Ezzard Charles statue project is revitalizing Laurel Park with the sculpture, the planting of 100s trees, the installation of benches, wayfinding signage, a web app and walking loops, free public WiFi, and an accessible plaza.

Mt. Airy Forest

Everybody's Treehouse in Mt. Airy

Projects include enhancements to the arboretum, new accessible pathways, improvements to the picnic areas and trails, a new bike skills course, and adaptive programing for individuals with disabilities.

Smale Expansion

Smale Expansion

Revitalizing pavement into a beautiful event lawn with gardens, pergolas, and tree groves alongside the Andrew J. Brady Music Center, the Smale Expansion is the next step to complete Smale Riverfront Park.

Mt. Adams Save the Greenspace

Mt. Adams Save The Green Space signage

Community members are coming together to save the greenspace at the end of Martin Drive bordered by Parkside Place and Paradrome Street in Mt. Adams, near the Tom Jones Commons.

Sawyer Point Pickleball

People playing Pickleball at Sawyer Point

With help from community donors, we are expanding the number of Sawyer Point Pickleball courts from four to eight and making other improvements in the courts. Pickleball is a great social-distancing-friendly activity.

Tree and Bench Program

A bench in a Cincinnati park

Honor a loved one with a dedicated tree or bench in a Cincinnati Park. Commemorative trees include the tree, plaque, and maintenance of the tree. Commemorative benches include the bench, plaque, and maintenance.