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Helping Youth ‘Explore Nature’ in Cincinnati Parks

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation | July 6, 2022
A child touch a snake that a Cincinnati Parks Explore Nature naturalist is holding

Cincinnati Parks’ “Explore Nature!” programs educate and excite people of all ages about the natural and historical resources in Cincinnati Parks. These programs include summer camps for children, wildflower hikes, animal…

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CPF Partners with Community Organization Aimed at Stopping Gun Violence

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation | June 21, 2022
Reach a Youth Teach a Youth with Stephan Pryor in Eden Parkrk

Gun violence and declining mental health are on the rise, presenting major problems for the community. Luckily there are local organizations that are taking a creative approach to mentoring youth,…

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Hats Off Luncheon Returns In-Person on October 7th

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation | June 21, 2022
Hats Off Luncheon in 2019

Hold on to your hats because the 16th annual Hats Off Luncheon is set to be an unforgettable afternoon of festivities, fun — and fundraising — all set to make…

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Family Fun Days Kick off in Avondale with Juneteenth Celebration

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation | June 18, 2022
Member of the Positive Vibe band playing at MLK Jr. Park Family Fun Day

One of the Cincinnati Parks Foundation’s core pillars is activation. Parks are safer and the community is healthier when their neighborhood parks are programmed with FREE activities. This is why…

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CPF Honored with Growing Abilities Award for Inclusive Programming

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation | June 17, 2022
Jennifer Spieser and kate Gille accepting Growing Abilities Award

This spring, Cincinnati Parks Foundation was honored with the Growing Abilities Award from nonprofit organization Redwood. Redwood’s mission is to guide children and adults with severe and multiple disabilities to achieve…

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CPF Distributes First Round of CPAC Grants to Activate Parks

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation | June 8, 2022
Cincinnati Parks Advisory Council event in Mt. Storm Park. Two people watching a play on stage in the park.

In 2019, the Cincinnati Parks Foundation created a CPAC Grant Program to provide financial and logistical support to each Cincinnati Parks Advisory Council (CPAC) across the city. “We believe that the best…

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Trail Fest Raised over $4,000 for the Cincinnati Parks Foundation

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation | June 7, 2022
Trail Fest in Mt. Airy Forest

Nonprofit group Cincinnati Hikes partnered with Cincinnati Parks to present the FREE Trail Fest on June 5th, 2022 at Mt. Airy Forest. Over 1,200 people came out to celebrate nature and all…

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Women’s Committee Event Brings Out Social Butterflies

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation | June 7, 2022
Members in The Women's Committee of Cincinnati Parks at a Krohn Conservatory butterfly event.

The Women’s Committee of Cincinnati Parks is a dedicated group of nearly 900 park advocates. Their membership in the Women’s Committee supports Cincinnati Parks through advocacy and fundraising. On June…

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obLITTERators Remove 65 Bags of Trash From Mt. Airy

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation | June 2, 2022
Piles of litter in trash bags by the Mt. Airy Sign

We can’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 outing…

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Emerging Leaders Raise $16K with Views and Brews Event

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation | May 23, 2022
Emerging Leaders and guests at Views and Brews

The Views and Brews fundraising event, presented by the Cincinnati Parks Foundation’s Emerging Leaders, returned this year after a two year hiatus. Guests spent the evening enjoying beautiful park views…

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