COVID-19

A family with people using wheelchairs poses at the be.well Halloween Hike

BE.WELL HALLOWEEN HIKE FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES SPARKED JOY

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / November 1, 2020 / Comments Off on BE.WELL HALLOWEEN HIKE FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES SPARKED JOY

The be.well Adaptive Hiking Program by Cincinnati Parks Foundation, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, and Luke5Adventures concluded with a costumed hike at Caldwell Nature Center. This 8-week hybrid program made hiking accessible in Cincinnati Parks across the city. Over 100 participants were given a Passport Book to earn prizes for visiting Cincinnati Parks, which they claimed at the Halloween Hike. “We are…

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A family walking in an open field at Owls Nest Park

KEEP YOUR DISTANCE IN ONE OF THESE SEVEN PARKS

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / April 3, 2020 / Comments Off on KEEP YOUR DISTANCE IN ONE OF THESE SEVEN PARKS

The Ohio Stay At Home Order has been extended to May 1st, 2020. Luckily, Governor Mike DeWine has decided to keep parks open to all during this difficult time! However, it is worth mentioning that the Governor stressed that parks could be closed at any point, if the public does not demonstrate proper social distancing while visiting.…

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A "live" broadcast button over flowering branches

BRINGING NATURE TO YOUR LIVING ROOM DURING THE QUARANTINE

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / March 27, 2020 / Comments Off on BRINGING NATURE TO YOUR LIVING ROOM DURING THE QUARANTINE

Is your self-quarantine getting you down? Got the missing-my-park-blues? We definitely understand! Being outdoors has amazing physical and mental health benefits which are hard to give up. This is why we are bringing neighborhood parks to YOU! Every day, for the remainder of the Stay At Home Order, we will be broadcasting live from Cincinnati Parks! Throw…

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Looking up into a tree

HOW TO SOCIALLY DISTANCE WHILE VISITING YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD PARK

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / March 24, 2020 / Comments Off on HOW TO SOCIALLY DISTANCE WHILE VISITING YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD PARK

During the “Stay At Home” order, many of Cincinnati Parks’ trails and open spaces can continue to be used in a safe manner that allows people to enjoy the health benefits these spaces provide. In all instances though, it is critical to follow Centers for Disease Control and general public health guidelines during the current pandemic. If you follow…

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Man outdoors with a face mask on.

WHAT THE OHIO “STAY AT HOME” ORDER MEANS FOR PARKS

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / March 22, 2020 / Comments Off on WHAT THE OHIO “STAY AT HOME” ORDER MEANS FOR PARKS

Governor Mike DeWine announced that Ohio will enter a period of “Stay At Home” as ordered by state Heath Department Director Amy Acton. The order requires that all Ohioans remain at home in effort to prevent further spread of COVID-19. The order goes into effect Monday, March 23 at 11:59 p.m. and remains in effect until April…

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People walking past blooming Magnolia trees

COVID-19 CAN’T CANCEL SPRING BLOOMS

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / March 18, 2020 / Comments Off on COVID-19 CAN’T CANCEL SPRING BLOOMS

We all can admit that this is an uneasy time. Schools are closed along with all of our favorite restaurants, gyms, and community centers. Due to orders from local and state governments, all social events are cancelled. However, it seems Mother Nature missed the “cancel everything” memo because spring blooms are proceeding as planned! Take some…

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