Posts by Cincinnati Parks Foundation
7 Ways to Celebrate Black History in YOUR Parks
February is Black History month! There are many great ways to explore Cincinnati Parks AND celebrate Black History Month at the same time. Here is a list of seven ways to get outdoors and learn more about Cincinnati Black History in YOUR parks. 1: HIKE THE RAVINE TO FREEDOM IN LABOITEAUX WOODS PRESERVE There are…
Read MoreCincinnati Parks Foundation Wins Governor’s Award, be.well and other programs
Cincinnati Parks Foundation’s be.well Fall Adaptive Hiking program is the winner of the 12th Annual Governor’s Award for Parks and Recreation presented by Ohio Parks and Recreation Association. The be.well Fall Adaptive Hiking program is part of a series of free seasonal programs for children with disabilities in partnership between Cincinnati Parks Foundation and Cincinnati…
Read MoreWe’re Hiring: Part-Time Program Coordinator
THIS POSTING IS NOW CLOSED The Cincinnati Parks Foundation is expanding the team! We are hiring a part-time Program Coordinator to help with our award-winning free programs in Cincinnati Parks. Do you love working with others to help improve the community? This job may be for you! Program Coordinator Position The Program Coordinator works under…
Read MoreSix Friluftsliv Hiking Challenges to Get You Outdoors
Our free 6-week winter Friliftsliv Hiking Challenge embraces nature during the colder months. The group challenge ran from December 20, 2021-January 30, 2022. You can still complete the hikes on your own by using the links below! Friluftsliv (pronounced free-loofts-leev), is one Norwegian word that encompasses the significance of bonding with nature, whatever the weather.…
Read MoreGrassroots Fundraisers Rally for Pickleball Renovations
Pickleball is a wildly popular sport sweeping the nation. It inspires comparisons to badminton, ping pong, and tennis. Played as doubles on a badminton-size court (1/3 the size of a traditional tennis court), players strategically hit a light plastic ball over a net. The Economist has named pickleball as the “fastest growing sport in America,”…
Read MoreNeighborhood Parks Campaign in 2022
Cincinnati Parks touch all 52 neighborhoods within the city, and as any Cincinnatian knows, each neighborhood and its parks are unique. This is why in 2018, the Cincinnati Parks Foundation started the Neighborhood Parks Campaign to focus on capital improvement and unique programming of neighborhood parks. A Look Back on the Campaign’s Success Since 2018,…
Read MoreWelcome to our New Board Members for 2022
We would like to welcome the newest members of our Board of Directors. With their leadership we will be able to renovate greenspaces, restore trails, plant hundreds of trees, and more this year! Our volunteer Board consists of diverse community leaders who share their talents, professional expertise, and passion to improve the City of Cincinnati’s…
Read MoreYear in Review: 2021 Mission Moments
This year a lot has been happening in Cincinnati Parks across the city. From free community wellness events to ribbon cuttings on new expansions, the bustle of activity has kept pace all year. Aside from the AMAZING team of hard-working individuals at the Cincinnati Park Board, our team has played a major role in the…
Read MoreCommunity Cuts Ribbon on CROWN trail in Ault Park
On December 15th, we saw our $25,000 investment in the CROWN Cincinnati and Wasson Way trails come to fruition! This new section of paved trail in Ault Park connect to the Murray Path at Old Red Bank Road. Once completed, the 34-mile CROWN Cincinnati trail will be a walkable, rollable, and bikeable network that will…
Read MoreCincinnati Parks Holiday Gift Guide
It’s the time of year where everyone is rushing to find that perfect holiday gift. But do you know someone who “has it all” or simply loves the outdoors? Think outside the giftbox and simply think “outside”! Why not skip the hectic shopping season and give a gift that matters? Check out this Cincinnati Parks…
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