Posts by Cincinnati Parks Foundation
Trail Fest Benefits Cincinnati Parks Foundation
Nonprofit group Cincinnati Hikes is partnering with Cincinnati Parks to present the FREE Trail Fest on June 5th, 2022 at Mt. Airy Forest! Trail Fest’s mission is to celebrate the city’s nature and all it has to offer. The event will bring together the Cincinnati community and its many resources committed to education on recreating…
Read MoreMadTree Brewing To Throw “One Good Party” With Non-Profit Partners
Over the years, MadTree Brewing has been an amazing partner to Cincinnati Parks and the Cincinnati Parks Foundation. They have helped to plant thousands of trees through the Fall ReLeaf Program and at their “all-hands” volunteer events in Mt. Storm Park, Laurel Park, Inwood Park, and more. To celebrate their partnership with the Foundation and…
Read MoreWomen’s Committee Members Plant Hundreds of Pollinators
This week, Cincinnati Parks Foundation Women’s Committee members volunteered with Cincinnati Parks’ Greenspace team at the Smale Anniversary Garden located at Butler and 5th Street. This is urban garden is at the epicenter of the highway exchange and is a gift to the City of Cincinnati from Phyllis and John Smale on the occasion of…
Read MoreCincinnati Ranks 4th in the Nation For Parks
Story by Cincinnati Parks Cincinnati came in 4th for parks in a national ranking of the largest 100 US cities released today. The annual ranking of park access, quality and equity was compiled by the Trust for Public Land whose mission is to “create parks and protect land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for…
Read MoreobLITTERators Remove 45 Bags of Trash from Mt. Airy Forest
Like so many in Cincinnati, we couldn’t help but notice the explosion of litter across the city. In an effort to be part of the solution, Cincinnati Parks Foundation created the “obLITTERators” monthly volunteer outings to remove litter from Cincinnati Parks. The program kicked off on April 30th in Mt. Airy Forest. Volunteers included Cincinnati…
Read MoreCPF launches new obLITTERators Program to Fight Litter
If you’re like us, you’ve noticed that there has been explosion of litter in Cincinnati. Many organizations are working to fight this problem and City leaders are looking for solutions—and so are we! That’s why the Cincinnati Parks Foundation is happy to announce our new “obLITTERators” volunteer program to help get litter out of YOUR…
Read MoreCity Council Recognizes Jennifer Spieser for Women’s History Month
On Wednesday, March 30, 2022, Cincinnati Parks Foundation Executive Director Jennifer Hafner Spieser received recognition from Mayor Aftab Pureval and Cincinnati City Council. Recommended through the office of Councilmember Mark Jeffreys, Jennifer received an official recognition resolution “for Women’s History Month 2022, when the City celebrates women who are making history while bringing national attention…
Read MoreUtilizing the Power of Women for YOUR Cincinnati Parks
Some of Cincinnati Parks most beautiful spaces have been impacted by the power of women banding together to make a difference. The Women’s Committee of Cincinnati Parks has rallied for 15 years to enhance and improve the city’s parks and greenspace. The Women’s Committee of Cincinnati Parks The Women’s Committee of Cincinnati Parks is a…
Read MoreKennedy Heights Park gets a New Boardwalk
Kennedy Heights Park recently received a new boardwalk thanks to a collaboration between the community, the Cincinnati Parks Foundation, Renewed by Robertson LLC., and the Cincinnati Parks team! The Kennedy Heights community brought forth a concern of a failing and unsound boardwalk along the small wetland within the park. Aligning with the Cincinnati Parks Foundation’s Neighborhood…
Read MoreFamily Fun Days Kick Off This Weekend
We are proud to offer a variety of programs and events in YOUR Cincinnati Parks that uplift the community. We support partners across the city and team up with Cincinnati Parks staff to offer family-friendly and accessible programs for all. This month our Family Fun Days kick off at Laurel Park and will continue throughout…
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