Fundraising

The Countown is On for Cincy Gives!

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / November 27, 2023 / Comments Off on The Countown is On for Cincy Gives!

Please join us in supporting Cincinnati Parks Foundation during the Cincy Gives Challenge from November 27 to December 7.

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An Artist’s Park Perspective at HOL

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / September 19, 2023 / Comments Off on An Artist’s Park Perspective at HOL

A watercolor painting of the Krohn Conservatory by watercolorist Josie Masset. Josie is among the artists who will be painting live at the 17th annual Hats Off Luncheon on October 6.

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A group of roller skaters watches a man on roller skates do a hand stand

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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17th Annual Hats Off Luncheon Set to Raise Funds for Cincinnati Parks

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / March 27, 2023 / Comments Off on 17th Annual Hats Off Luncheon Set to Raise Funds for Cincinnati Parks

The Cincinnati Parks Foundation is proud to announce the 17th annual Hats Off Luncheon to support the preservation and enhancement of Cincinnati’s parks. The group recently started planning its marquis fundraiser, which will host nearly one thousand attendees. The event will occur on Friday, October 6th, 2023, at the John G. and Phyllis W. Smale Riverfront Park.

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Woman in bright clothing on roller skates on a sidewalk in front of the river

Keep Rolling. . .

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / February 7, 2023 / Comments Off on Keep Rolling. . .

Your social media feed may now be filled with roller skating routines, but the athletic art form has long been an important part of Black culture. As we recognize Black History Month, our current project to renovate the Sawyer Point outdoor roller rink, which, once completed, will be one of the largest outdoor rinks in the country, has more meaning. Roller rinks have long been a place for entertainment and socialization and a place for Black artists and musicians to perform and showcase their talents. The love of roller skating is passed down through generations. 

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CPF Board Tours Cincy Parks

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / January 24, 2023 / Comments Off on CPF Board Tours Cincy Parks

Cincinnati Parks Foundation and Cincinnati Parks welcomed new members of the Foundation’s Board of Directors to a day-long bus tour of Cincinnati Parks, led by CPF’s Executive Director, Jennifer Spieser, and Park’s Director, Jason Barron, highlighting opportunities for the two organizations to work together to improve our parks. The tour of Cincinnati Parks included all…

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Get Outside and Give on #GivingTuesday

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / November 28, 2022 / Comments Off on Get Outside and Give on #GivingTuesday

Cincinnati is home to 130 parks and greenspaces, touching every neighborhood in our city. Our parks continue to flourish through continued maintenance, improvements, programming, and more.

And you can help.

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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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16th Annual Hats Off Luncheon Raises Over $500K for Cincinnati Parks

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / October 8, 2022 / Comments Off on 16th Annual Hats Off Luncheon Raises Over $500K for Cincinnati Parks

The Hats Off Luncheon presented by the Women’s Committee of Cincinnati Parks, the Cincinnati Park Foundation’s signature event and largest fundraiser of the year, was back in person this year and better than ever before. The theme of this year’s event, which was held at the John G. and Phyllis W. Smale Riverfront Park, was…

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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 stolen in June of this year. After the tragic theft, Cincinnati Parks was overwhelmed with calls and messages from frustrated citizens offering their support in…

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