Community

Ribbon cutting for the The Wasson Way and CROWN trail in Ault Park

Community Cuts Ribbon on CROWN trail in Ault Park

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / December 17, 2021 / Comments Off on Community 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…

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be.well Program Wins Another First-Place Award

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / November 10, 2021 / Comments Off on be.well Program Wins Another First-Place Award

Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) has announced its 2021 Annual Awards of Excellence winners.  Cincinnati Parks Foundation won 1st Place in the Adaptive Programming category for the Fall be.well Adaptive Hiking…

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People in voter booths, to illustrate the voters for the Great parks of Hamilton County levy

What does the Great Parks of Hamilton County levy mean for Cincinnati Parks?

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / November 8, 2021 / Comments Off on What does the Great Parks of Hamilton County levy mean for Cincinnati Parks?

On the November 2021 ballot, voters approved Issue 29 (also called Great Parks of Hamilton County levy), a 10-year tax levy which funds Great Parks of Hamilton County. This is…

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MadTree Brewing volunteers planting trees in Inwood Park near the PNC Grow Up Great Playground

MadTree Plants 40 Trees at Inwood Park

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / November 1, 2021 / Comments Off on MadTree Plants 40 Trees at Inwood Park

Inwood Park in Mt. Auburn is a priority park identified in the Cincinnati Parks Foundation’s Neighborhood Parks Campaign. Earlier this year, in partnership with CPF, Cincinnati Parks and PNC Bank,…

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Groundbreaking in Laurel Park for Ezzard Charles Statue

Community Breaks Ground in Laurel Park

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / October 12, 2021 / Comments Off on Community Breaks Ground in Laurel Park

On Saturday, October 9, 2021 the West End community celebrated the official groundbreaking for the Ezzard Charles statue in Laurel Park. This statue and plaza will honor the life and legacy of…

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A group of women at the 15th Annual Hats Off Luncheon

Hats Off Raises Over $488,000

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / October 5, 2021 / Comments Off on Hats Off Raises Over $488,000

The Hats Off Luncheon presented by the Women’s Committee of Cincinnati Parks, is the Cincinnati Parks Foundation’s largest fundraising event of the year. The Luncheon fundraising ensures the Foundation can…

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The new sculpture in Ault Park with Artist Marjorie Pease Applegate and Ellen Sole

New Artwork Added to Ault Park Gardens

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / October 5, 2021 / Comments Off on New Artwork Added to Ault Park Gardens

A new piece of stone sculpture artwork by Marjorie Pease Applegate has been added to the Ault Park Gardens. This piece is part of a series of works by Applegate…

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Mary Jo Bazeley

Honoring Mary Jo Bazeley with the Phyllis W. Smale Award

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / September 30, 2021 / Comments Off on Honoring Mary Jo Bazeley with the Phyllis W. Smale Award

Each year, the Cincinnati Parks Foundation presents the Phyllis W. Smale Award at the Hats Off Luncheon to recognize outstanding achievement, inspiring leadership, exemplary service, and creative vision in many…

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Jennifer Spieser and Kara Kish at a Cincinnati Parks Event

Ascending Women Speaker Series

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / September 29, 2021 / Comments Off on Ascending Women Speaker Series

Jennifer H. Spieser, Executive Director of Cincinnati Parks Foundation and Kara Kish, Director of Cincinnati Parks are speaking at the third event in MadTree Brewing’s Ascending Women Series. Their talk…

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Two people at Ezz Fest in laurel park

Ezz Fest and Groundbreaking at Laurel Park

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / September 16, 2021 / Comments Off on Ezz Fest and Groundbreaking at Laurel Park

On Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 10am, all are invited to join in celebration of the official groundbreaking for the Ezzard Charles statue honoring the life and legacy of World…

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