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4th Annual Smale Family Fun Days hosted by the Cincinnati Parks Foundation and Cincinnati Parks to Include Bike Helmet and Book Giveaways for Cincinnati-Area Children Cincinnati families eagerly await the joyous and exciting annual Smale Family Fun Days, a delightful event series hosted by the Cincinnati Parks Foundation and Cincinnati Parks at the Schmidlapp Lawn…
Read MoreStereo ’24, Cincinnati’s Largest DJ Festival, Kicks Off Summer Season in Cincinnati Parks with Music, Roller Skating, Yoga, Dancing, Vendors and More The Cincinnati Parks Foundation announces the return of Cincinnati’s largest DJ Festival, Stereo ’24, from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm on Saturday, June 1, at Sawyer Point. This event kicks off the 2024…
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreJoin the Osher Center for Integrative Health and the Cincinnati Parks Foundation for An Evening of Wellness in Nature at Ault Park on Thursday, September 7 from 4-7 p.m. This evening wellness retreat combines physical activity, social interaction, and exposure to nature and sunlight to help you harness the healing power of nature and invest in your well-being through a range of experiential sessions led by Osher Center practitioners including yoga, tai chi, mindful walking, and sound immersion. Register Now: An Evening of Wellness in Nature at Ault Park
Read MoreSun Up to Sun Down Skate Is A Full Day of Roller Skating Fun on August 5 CINCINNATI, OHIO – Get ready to roll into summer fun! Skate Downtown Cincinnati, in partnership with Cincinnati Parks Foundation, is thrilled to announce an exhilarating full day of roller skating events, Sun Up to Sun Down Skate, scheduled…
Read Morehe records will spin on The ICON Festival Stage at Smale Park on Saturday, August 12, 2023 from noon until 11pm for the first annual DJ Festival. The Cincinnati Parks Foundation is proud to announce STEREO ‘23, a day-long festival at the John G. and Phyllis W. Smale Riverfront Park outdoor stage, celebrating both local and international DJs.
Read MoreSawyer 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…
Read MoreA birthday is always something to celebrate! And 100 years is a special milestone. This month, we’re celebrating the 100th birthday of Carol Ann Haile. The namesake of the carousel in the Anderson Pavilion at Smale Riverfront Park, Carol Ann, alongside her husband Ralph, had a tremendous love for Cincinnati, and their impact is everywhere in our city. Cincinnati Parks Foundation is thrilled to partner with the Haile Foundation and Carol Ann’s Carousel at the Andrson Pavilion at Smale Riverfront Park to plan a very special weekend for a special person on May 20-21.
Read MoreThursday, March 30th, is Take a Walk in a Park Day, an occasion dedicated to encouraging people to explore and appreciate the natural beauty of their local parks. A walk in a park is a perfect way to escape stress and chaos while embracing nature’s rejuvenating power. After all, we all know the power of our parks to boost our moods, bond with friends, get some exercise, or relax. As we wrap up Women’s History Month, we spoke to many of the women in Cincinnati who are making a difference in our parks to find out what Cincinnati Park they will likely explore today.
Read MoreThe Cincinnati Parks Foundation obLITTERators is back at it again this year. We’re rolling up our sleeves and mobilizing our volunteers to keep our Cincinnati Parks clean. Become an obLITTERator and join us each month as we travel from park to park spending two hours picking up litter. Last year, we removed nearly 5,000 pounds of trash from our parks and greenspaces. Together with the team at Cincinnati Parks, our board of directors, our volunteers and YOU, we’re prepared to do even more.
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