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News Release: Cincinnati Parks 2023 Outdoor Roller Skating Season Opens on May 27th

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / May 22, 2023 / Comments Off on News Release: Cincinnati Parks 2023 Outdoor Roller Skating Season Opens on May 27th

Sawyer Point Riverfront Rink will host series of roller skating events as a fundraising initiative to restore the rink kicks off. CINCINNATI, Ohio (May 22, 2023) – Outdoor roller skating returns to the Riverfront Rink at Sawyer Point on May 27th and continues through October with a series of free outdoor roller skating events with…

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Large group of people posing with obLITTERator shirts and bags of trash

obLITTERate Litter in Parks

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / February 25, 2023 / Comments Off on obLITTERate Litter in Parks

The Cincinnati Parks Foundation obLITTERators is back at it again this year. We’re rolling up our sleeves and mobilizing our volunteers to keep our Cincinnati Parks clean. Become an obLITTERator and join us each month as we travel from park to park spending two hours picking up litter. Last year, we removed nearly 5,000 pounds of trash from our parks and greenspaces. Together with the team at Cincinnati Parks, our board of directors, our volunteers and YOU, we’re prepared to do even more.  

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Love in Cincinnati Parks

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / February 14, 2023 / Comments Off on Love in Cincinnati Parks

We all love Cincinnati Parks. But this time of year, it’s fun to hear stories about those who found love in our Parks. We’re sharing with you a few stories we uncovered. Because who doesn’t love a good love story–especially today.

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Man kneeling to pick up trash in the woods

Volunteering in Our Parks

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / January 17, 2023 / Comments Off on 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.

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Flowers in Smale Riverfront Park

Vote for Smale for Best Riverfront Park

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / January 10, 2023 / Comments Off on Vote 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.

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Resolve for Wellness in Cincinnati Parks This Year

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / January 3, 2023 / Comments Off on Resolve 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! 

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Cincinnati Parks Foundation Supports Cincinnati Recreation Commission

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / December 13, 2022 / Comments Off on Cincinnati 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 a natural partnership. After all, parks are made for people and for playing. The Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC) and the CRC Foundation is the team…

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An Attitude of Gratitude in Cincinnati Parks

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / November 21, 2022 / Comments Off on An 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 things we are most grateful for this season. I’m so thankful to have an incredible park and playground within walking distance from our house where…

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Capitoline Wolf statue in Eden Park

Fundraising Progress for the Capitoline Wolf Statue

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / November 3, 2022 / Comments Off on Fundraising Progress for the Capitoline Wolf Statue

The Capitoline Wolf statue will soon be restored to Eden Park. Read more about our efforts that cross the ocean and how you can help. Art is not just something to be enjoyed in a museum. In Cincinnati, art is everywhere, from the murals (link to artworks) on the sides of our buildings to the…

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Sawyer Point Pickleball courts after renovations

Sawyer Point Pickleball Courts Grand Opening

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / August 30, 2022 / Comments Off on Sawyer Point Pickleball Courts Grand Opening

 Join City leaders, Parks officials and pickleball enthusiasts for a short program followed by a ribbon cutting to officially open the new pickleball and tennis facility along Cincinnati’s riverfront on September 9 at 9am. Check out the newly renovated Sawyer Point Courts to incorporate brand new pickleball courts, a new state of the art surface,…

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