Posts by Cincinnati Parks Foundation
Volunteering in Our Parks
Our parks were filled with volunteers this past weekend through Monday for a day of service in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Thank you to the nearly 300 volunteers over the weekend –and the 160 on Monday alone, who worked in seven parks throughout the city.
Read MoreVote for Smale for Best Riverfront Park
The voting is now open and the John G. and Phyllis W. Smale Riverfront Park is in the running for the best riverfront park in the country.
Read MoreResolve for Wellness in Cincinnati Parks This Year
January is a time for resolutions and pledges to new habits in the new year. It’s no secret that many will flock to the gym floor and crowd fitness classes as part of a commitment to improved health as we turn the calendar page to 2023. According to a CBS News poll, the most popular resolutions for the new year typically involve improving health and physical fitness. However, a new poll from Forbes Health found that more and more people are resolving to focus on their mental health, with more than half of respondents between the ages of 26 and 41 looking to improve their mental health in 2023. Although there are numerous resources for both physical and mental health, it’s likely you have access to something that can help you fulfill those new year’s resolutions within steps of your front door–a Cincinnati Park!
Read MoreThe Women’s Committee of Cincinnati Parks Gathers for Holiday Greenery
The Women’s Committee of Cincinnati Parks recently gathered for their annual Greens Workshop. Members are invited to bring their containers, clippers, garden gloves, and creative ideas and gather for an…
Read MoreLindsay Wilhelm Joins the Cincinnati Parks Foundation Team
Lindsay Wilhelm has joined the Cincinnati Parks Foundation as the organization’s new Director of Development. A volunteer within several non-profits around the city, Wilhem served on the Foundation’s Board of Directors from 2010-2019. She brings her career experience as a Vice President of Marketing and Development for local and minority construction firm, D.A.G. Construction, to grow the impact of the Foundation both within the city boundaries and reputationally within the national landscape, because of its innovative programs that reignite interest in parks around the country.
Read MoreCincinnati Parks Foundation Supports Cincinnati Recreation Commission
Peanut butter and jelly. Peas and carrots. Cincinnati chili and spaghetti. Parks and Rec. These are things that go together. Parks and Rec is more than a great TV show–it’s…
Read MoreGet Outside and Give on #GivingTuesday
Cincinnati is home to 130 parks and greenspaces, touching every neighborhood in our city. Our parks continue to flourish through continued maintenance, improvements, programming, and more.
And you can help.
Read MoreAn Attitude of Gratitude in Cincinnati Parks
As we enter Thanksgiving week, it’s time to recognize the gratitude in our attitudes. There’s so much to be thankful for in our Cincinnati Parks. We are sharing a few…
Read MoreObliterating Litter in Your Cincinnati Parks
Cincinnati Parks Foundation volunteers get their hands dirty. Each month, a dedicated group of volunteers gathers at parks around Cincinnati to remove litter. The Cincinnati Parks Foundation provides the tools…
Read MoreAccessible Hiking Grows Across the Country
Looks like we’re on to something. This past weekend, the Cincinnati Parks Foundation team celebrated another successful season of accessible hiking with our partners at Luke5Adventures, a group that organizes…
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