Programming

A group of peope roller skating in a big outdor space

Rolling Through Summer at the Riverfront Rink

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / July 11, 2023 / Comments Off on Rolling Through Summer at the Riverfront Rink

A letter from Skatedowntown Cincinnati founder Morgan Rigaud. Let’s reflect on what we’ve accomplished together during June: Our month started strong with our indoor WakeNSkate session at the Over the…

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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…

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Women holding green bucket and a stick removing litter from a roadside in a park

Obliterating Litter in Your Cincinnati Parks

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / November 19, 2022 / Comments Off on Obliterating Litter in Your Cincinnati Parks

Cincinnati Parks Foundation volunteers get their hands dirty. Each month, a dedicated group of volunteers gathers at parks around Cincinnati to remove litter. The Cincinnati Parks Foundation provides the tools…

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The Luke5Adventures partnership with Cincinnati Parks Foundation helps people with disabilities explore our parks with all-terrain wheelchairs.

Accessible Hiking Grows Across the Country

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / November 16, 2022 / Comments Off on Accessible Hiking Grows Across the Country

Looks like we’re on to something. This past weekend, the Cincinnati Parks Foundation team celebrated another successful season of accessible hiking with our partners at Luke5Adventures, a group that organizes…

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Lighting Up Cincinnati Parks with BLINK 

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / October 18, 2022 / Comments Off on Lighting Up Cincinnati Parks with BLINK 

Attendees Experienced Cincinnati Parks in a Whole New Way. Cincinnati Parks were the backdrop for three installations supported by The Cincinnati Parks Foundation as part of the four-day light and…

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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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2022 Fall ReLeaf Program Opens Soon

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / August 3, 2022 /

For the last 35 years, Cincinnati Parks’ Fall ReLeaf Program has given away over 20,000 free trees to Cincinnati residents. Since 1995, CPF has provided more than $350,000 in support…

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A child touch a snake that a Cincinnati Parks Explore Nature naturalist is holding

Helping Youth ‘Explore Nature’ in Cincinnati Parks

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / July 6, 2022 / Comments Off on Helping Youth ‘Explore Nature’ in Cincinnati Parks

Cincinnati Parks’ “Explore Nature!” programs educate and excite people of all ages about the natural and historical resources in Cincinnati Parks. These programs include summer camps for children, wildflower hikes, animal…

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Reach a Youth Teach a Youth with Stephan Pryor in Eden Parkrk

CPF Partners with Community Organization Aimed at Stopping Gun Violence

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / June 21, 2022 / Comments Off on CPF Partners with Community Organization Aimed at Stopping Gun Violence

Gun violence and declining mental health are on the rise, presenting major problems for the community. Luckily there are local organizations that are taking a creative approach to mentoring youth,…

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Member of the Positive Vibe band playing at MLK Jr. Park Family Fun Day

Family Fun Days Kick off in Avondale with Juneteenth Celebration

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / June 18, 2022 / Comments Off on Family Fun Days Kick off in Avondale with Juneteenth Celebration

One of the Cincinnati Parks Foundation’s core pillars is activation. Parks are safer and the community is healthier when their neighborhood parks are programmed with FREE activities. This is why…

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