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Man in uniform standing with the Juneteenth Flag in Eden Park

Juneteenth Flag Flying In Eden Park

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / June 18, 2021 / Comments Off on Juneteenth Flag Flying In Eden Park

The Juneteenth Flag is flying high at the Cincinnati Park Board Administration Office in historic Eden Park. Earlier this month, the Cincinnati Art Museum held a Juneteenth celebration at the new Art Climb. The event included Bishop Todd O’Neal, Dr. Catherine Roma, the Unity Celebration Choir, and a flag-raising by Buffalo Soldier Reginald B. Murray.…

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Smale Expansion and Banks Phase IIIB tree groves

Phase 1 of the Smale Expansion Opens June 14

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / June 11, 2021 / Comments Off on Phase 1 of the Smale Expansion Opens June 14

On June 14, 2021, at 11 a.m., the public is invited to attend the dedication and ribbon-cutting for the completion of Phase 1 of the Smale Expansion and The Banks Phase IIIB near the Andrew J. Brady ICON Music Center. After the speakers and ceremony, Cincinnati Parks Foundation will be providing free popsicles from Honey…

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Cincinnati Parks Advisory Council event in Mt. Storm Park. Two people watching a play on stage in the park.

First CPAC Grant Recipients Awarded

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / May 27, 2021 / Comments Off on First CPAC Grant Recipients Awarded

Cincinnati Parks Advisory Councils (CPAC) are volunteer citizen groups which seek to build and maintain public support for neighborhood Cincinnati Parks. CPACs provide feedback to the Cincinnati Park Board, advocate for their neighborhood park and organize community volunteer and programming events.  In 2019, the Cincinnati Parks Foundation created a CPAC Grant Program to provide financial…

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Be.well athletes with disabilities pose for a team photo.

be.well Move Team Making Great Strides

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / May 27, 2021 / Comments Off on be.well Move Team Making Great Strides

Cincinnati Parks Foundation is proud to partner with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital to bring the be.well program to Cincinnati Parks. The program gives children with disabilities, and their families, free wellness programming all year long. Six sessions of the program will be offered in Cincinnati Parks. Each program begins with a pre-assessment by Cincinnati Children’s Hospital…

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Person in a wheelchair does karate at the Smale Riverfront Park labyrinth

Sign Up Now for be.well Adaptive Martial Arts

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / May 21, 2021 / Comments Off on Sign Up Now for be.well Adaptive Martial Arts

We are to be on the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital list of be.well program partners by sponsoring the program in Cincinnati Parks. With collaboration between parks, healthcare providers, and community partners, we are improving the lives of children and families who need it most. Part of Cincinnati Parks Foundation’s mission is to activate park spaces through…

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Women's Committee member at the overlook in Eden Park

Overlook Challenge Starts June 1

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / May 18, 2021 / Comments Off on Overlook Challenge Starts June 1

Looking for a new perspective?  Take in the best views of the city with our FREE 4-week Summer Overlook Challenge beginning June 1!  Each week you’ll be emailed a new challenge that will take you to the best overlooks that Cincinnati Parks has to offer.  You’ll also learn fun facts about the Parks you’ll be…

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People doing free Cincinnati Yoga at a free wellnes program from Cincinnati Parks Foundation

Tons of FREE Wellness Programs for YOU

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / April 23, 2021 / Comments Off on Tons of FREE Wellness Programs for YOU

We are proud to partner with yoga studios, personal instructors, and other non-profits in Cincinnati to bring FREE wellness programs to you! You can enjoy a variety of classes from yoga, meditation, martial arts, dancing, and more. Below is a list of current programs happening in Cincinnati Parks in neighborhoods across the city. Please sign…

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Marjorie stands by her sculpture in Eden Park

Art in YOUR Parks: Marjorie Pease Applegate

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / March 4, 2021 / Comments Off on Art in YOUR Parks: Marjorie Pease Applegate

ART IN YOUR PARKS Every month we will be highlighting a piece of public art within YOUR Cincinnati Parks system to celebrate the newest edition, the Ezzard Charles statue, which will be erected in Laurel Park this October. Did you know that Cincinnati Parks has over 90 pieces of public art throughout the city?  During Women’s…

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ART IN YOUR PARKS: BLACK BRIGADE MONUMENT

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / February 18, 2021 / Comments Off on ART IN YOUR PARKS: BLACK BRIGADE MONUMENT

ART IN YOUR PARKS Every month we will be highlighting a piece of public art within YOUR Cincinnati Parks system to celebrate the newest edition, the Ezzard Charles statue, which will be erected in Laurel Park this October. Did you know that Cincinnati Parks has over 90 pieces of public art throughout the city?  During Black…

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The Bur Oak

CELEBRATE PRESIDENT’S DAY WITH A HIKE IN EDEN PARK

By Cincinnati Parks Foundation / February 15, 2021 / Comments Off on CELEBRATE PRESIDENT’S DAY WITH A HIKE IN EDEN PARK

Presidents’ Day is a federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. It was originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, but is now a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents, past and present. You can honor this day by taking a trip to Eden Park. Several memorial tree Groves have…

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