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Members in The Women's Committee of Cincinnati Parks at a Krohn Conservatory butterfly event.

Women’s Committee Event Brings Out Social Butterflies

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / June 7, 2022 / Comments Off on Women’s Committee Event Brings Out Social Butterflies

The Women’s Committee of Cincinnati Parks is a dedicated group of nearly 900 park advocates. Their membership in the Women’s Committee supports Cincinnati Parks through advocacy and fundraising. On June 2, 2022, members were invited to attend a members-only “Butterflies After Dark” viewing of the Krohn Conservatory’s “Butterflies of the Nile” show. Over the course…

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Piles of litter in trash bags by the Mt. Airy Sign

obLITTERators Remove 65 Bags of Trash From Mt. Airy

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / June 2, 2022 / Comments Off on obLITTERators Remove 65 Bags of Trash From Mt. Airy

We can’t help but notice the explosion of litter across the city. In an effort to be part of the solution, Cincinnati Parks Foundation created the “obLITTERators” monthly volunteer outing sfor litter removal within Cincinnati Parks. The program kicked off on April 30th in Mt. Airy Forest. The second event on May 25th picked up…

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Person hiking for Cincinnati Trail Fest

Trail Fest Benefits Cincinnati Parks Foundation

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / May 20, 2022 / Comments Off on Trail Fest Benefits Cincinnati Parks Foundation

Nonprofit group Cincinnati Hikes is partnering with Cincinnati Parks to present the FREE Trail Fest on June 5th, 2022 at Mt. Airy Forest! Trail Fest’s mission is to celebrate the city’s nature and all it has to offer. The event will bring together the Cincinnati community and its many resources committed to education on recreating…

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Band playing at One Good Party at MadTree Brewing

MadTree Brewing To Throw “One Good Party” With Non-Profit Partners

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / May 9, 2022 / Comments Off on MadTree Brewing To Throw “One Good Party” With Non-Profit Partners

Over the years, MadTree Brewing has been an amazing partner to Cincinnati Parks and the Cincinnati Parks Foundation. They have helped to plant thousands of trees through the Fall ReLeaf Program and at their “all-hands” volunteer events in Mt. Storm Park, Laurel Park, Inwood Park, and more. To celebrate their partnership with the Foundation and…

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ObLITTERators volunteers removing litter in Cincinnati Parks

obLITTERators Remove 45 Bags of Trash from Mt. Airy Forest

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / May 1, 2022 / Comments Off on obLITTERators Remove 45 Bags of Trash from Mt. Airy Forest

Like so many in Cincinnati, we couldn’t help but notice the explosion of litter across the city. In an effort to be part of the solution, Cincinnati Parks Foundation created the “obLITTERators” monthly volunteer outings to remove litter from Cincinnati Parks. The program kicked off on April 30th in Mt. Airy Forest. Volunteers included Cincinnati…

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Person removing litter in Cincinnati Parks

CPF launches new obLITTERators Program to Fight Litter

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / April 1, 2022 / Comments Off on CPF launches new obLITTERators Program to Fight Litter

If you’re like us, you’ve noticed that there has been explosion of litter in Cincinnati. Many organizations are working to fight this problem and City leaders are looking for solutions—and so are we! That’s why the Cincinnati Parks Foundation is happy to announce our new “obLITTERators” volunteer program to help get litter out of YOUR…

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Person juggling at a free family event in Cincinnati

Family Fun Days Kick Off This Weekend

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / March 1, 2022 / Comments Off on Family Fun Days Kick Off This Weekend

We are proud to offer a variety of programs and events in YOUR Cincinnati Parks that uplift the community. We support partners across the city and team up with Cincinnati Parks staff to offer family-friendly and accessible programs for all. This month our Family Fun Days kick off at Laurel Park and will continue throughout…

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Marian Spencer statue surrounded by people in Smale Riverfront Park.

7 Ways to Celebrate Black History in YOUR Parks

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / February 17, 2022 / Comments Off on 7 Ways to Celebrate Black History in YOUR Parks

February is Black History month! There are many great ways to explore Cincinnati Parks AND celebrate Black History Month at the same time. Here is a list of seven ways to get outdoors and learn more about Cincinnati Black History in YOUR parks. 1: HIKE THE RAVINE TO FREEDOM IN LABOITEAUX WOODS PRESERVE There are…

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Hiking in a creek in Cincinnati Parks

Six Friluftsliv Hiking Challenges to Get You Outdoors

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / January 24, 2022 / Comments Off on Six Friluftsliv Hiking Challenges to Get You Outdoors

Our free 6-week winter Friliftsliv Hiking Challenge embraces nature during the colder months. The group challenge ran from December 20, 2021-January 30, 2022. You can still complete the hikes on your own by using the links below! Friluftsliv (pronounced free-loofts-leev), is one Norwegian word that encompasses the significance of bonding with nature, whatever the weather.…

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People playing Pickleball at Sawyer Point

Grassroots Fundraisers Rally for Pickleball Renovations

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / January 20, 2022 / Comments Off on Grassroots Fundraisers Rally for Pickleball Renovations

Pickleball is a wildly popular sport sweeping the nation. It inspires comparisons to badminton, ping pong, and tennis. Played as doubles on a badminton-size court (1/3 the size of a traditional tennis court), players strategically hit a light plastic ball over a net. The Economist has named pickleball as the “fastest growing sport in America,”…

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