Things To Do
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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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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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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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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It’s the time of year where everyone is rushing to find that perfect holiday gift. But do you know someone who “has it all” or simply loves the outdoors? Think outside the giftbox and simply think “outside”! Why not skip the hectic shopping season and give a gift that matters? Check out this Cincinnati Parks…
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The Cincinnati Parks Foundation is absolutely delighted to reopen the opportunity to join The Women’s Committee of Cincinnati Parks! The Women’s Committee of Cincinnati Parks is a fierce group of civic-minded leaders who started a movement to transform Cincinnati’s riverfront. The Founding Women’s Committee members spearheaded private fundraising to support the development of Smale Riverfront…
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A new piece of stone sculpture artwork by Marjorie Pease Applegate has been added to the Ault Park Gardens. This piece is part of a series of works by Applegate within Eden Park, Cincinnati Art Museum, and others at Northern Kentucky University, The Village of Indian Hill, the Cincinnati Nature Center, Spring Grove Cemetery, Seven…
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Jennifer H. Spieser, Executive Director of Cincinnati Parks Foundation and Kara Kish, Director of Cincinnati Parks are speaking at the third event in MadTree Brewing’s Ascending Women Series. Their talk will explore the importance of urban greenspaces and urban canopy for cities, and what the parks are doing to positively impact the environment and community.…
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On Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 10am, all are invited to join in celebration of the official groundbreaking for the Ezzard Charles statue honoring the life and legacy of World Heavyweight Boxing Champion and favorite son of Cincinnati’s West End. The statue and plaza is to be erected and dedicated in Laurel Park in 2022.…
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We are joining our good friends and supportive community partner MadTree Brewing for a series of community hikes and litter clean ups in the month of September. Sign up online to join a hike and we’ll see you out in YOUR Cincinnati Parks for a day of fun and volunteerism! Cincinnati Parks will provide litter…
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