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Dave Gamstetter holding a freshly planted tree

New Gamstetter Grove In Burnet Woods

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / December 16, 2019 / Comments Off on New Gamstetter Grove In Burnet Woods

This year we dedicated the Gamstetter Grove in Burnet Woods in honor of the recently retired Cincinnati Parks Head of Urban Forestry, Dave Gamstetter. Dave was a dedicated public servant who spent 30 years making Cincinnati greener. Over his tenure, Dave oversaw the planting of roughly 50,000 trees in the city. The Gamstetter Grove is carefully designed in…

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A mother with two children wearing face paint sit it an audience on a grassy lawn.

Cincinnati Parks Foundation: 2019 In Review

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / December 9, 2019 / Comments Off on Cincinnati Parks Foundation: 2019 In Review

We have had an amazing and action packed year! From restoring trails in French Park to collaborating on a BLINK art installation, we’ve done it all! Thanks to our donors, volunteers and the Cincinnati Parks team we have been able to accomplish so much. Below are a few of our favorite projects and accomplishments this year. VIETNAM…

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A woman planting in the ground

6 Opportunities To Volunteer For The Holidays

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / November 19, 2019 / Comments Off on 6 Opportunities To Volunteer For The Holidays

During the holiday season, it’s easy to get caught up in the stressful whirlwind of travel and hectic gift shopping. Instead, consider slowing down, avoiding the holiday crowds and volunteering for a good cause!  What better way to spread holiday cheer than giving back to your community? Grab a friend and check out these great…

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A group of people hilding shovels and smiling at a ground breaking at Tome Jones Commons

Parks Breaks Ground On The Tom Jones Commons

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / October 28, 2019 / Comments Off on Parks Breaks Ground On The Tom Jones Commons

Cincinnati Parks Foundation, with the City of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Park Board, officially broke ground on October 28, 2019 for the new Tom Jones Commons. Thanks to a gift from donor Tom Jones, over half a million dollars worth of improvements will develop the lower reservoir area at Eden Park. A large crowd of…

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