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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Capitoline Wolf statue in Eden Park

Planning begins for Capitoline Wolf restoration in Eden Park

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / August 26, 2022 / Comments Off on Planning begins for Capitoline Wolf restoration in Eden Park

Cincinnati Parks is pleased to report efforts are underway to replace the Capitoline Wolf Statue right back to its home within Cincinnati’s storied Eden Park. The statue was vandalized and…

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Laurel Park sign, whcih is to be changed to Ezzard Charles Park

Laurel Park Renamed Ezzard Charles Park

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / August 18, 2022 / Comments Off on Laurel Park Renamed Ezzard Charles Park

After receiving a request from the community, the Cincinnati Board of Park Commissioners voted affirmatively to rename Laurel Park to Ezzard Charles Park. The West End Community Council voted unanimously…

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Banner for Ezz Fest

5th Annual Ezz Fest on October 1

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / August 15, 2022 /

Cincinnati Parks Foundation and 7 Hills Neighborhood Houses invite all to attend the 5th Annual Ezz Fest in Laurel Park on October 1 from 10am to 3pm! This year’s festivities…

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Kate Gille, Creative and Communications Director at Cincinnati Parks Foundation

CPF Staff Award: Kate Gille Wins Forty Under 40

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / July 21, 2022 / Comments Off on CPF Staff Award: Kate Gille Wins Forty Under 40

The Cincinnati Business Courier named its Forty Under 40 class of 2022. The annual awards program recognizes young leaders and professionals from across Greater Cincinnati. Kate Gille, the Cincinnati Parks Foundation’s…

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Green Team for Groundwork ORV in Mt. Airy Forest

CPF Supporting Groundwork ORV’s ‘Boots on the Ground’

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / July 20, 2022 / Comments Off on CPF Supporting Groundwork ORV’s ‘Boots on the Ground’

Green Team in Cincinnati Parks Each year, the Groundwork Ohio River Valley (ORV) Green Team works on conservation projects within Cincinnati Parks. This year the Cincinnati Parks Foundation supported their…

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