Thanks to a grant from the Arbor Day Foundation and CHEP, Cincinnati’s riverfront just got a lot greener.
On May 28, 2025, Cincinnati Parks Foundation took a meaningful step toward a greener, more resilient riverfront by planting 80 new trees at Sawyer Point Park. This impactful event was made possible through a partnership with CHEP and the Arbor Day Foundation and marked a collective effort to restore the park’s canopy and protect it against future environmental challenges.
The newly planted trees replaced groves lost to flooding and storm damage in recent years, reinforcing Sawyer Point’s natural defenses against erosion while adding beauty and much-needed shade to one of Cincinnati’s most popular public spaces.
“This was not just about flood recovery—it was about long-term resilience,” said Jennifer Hafner-Spieser, President + CEO of Cincinnati Parks Foundation. “Thanks to the generous support of our partners, we’ve helped protect the future of Sawyer Point for generations to come.”
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80 trees in Yeatman’s Cove and the Public Landing
✅ Restoring Canopy
✅ Stabilizing Soil
✅ Managing Stormwater
✅ Adding Beauty
"We were proud to support this project with both people and resources. Volunteering at Sawyer Point gave our teammates a chance to make a tangible impact in a place they care about deeply.”
-Sandra Leyva
Head of Sustainability, CHEP Americas
CHEP, a global leader in sustainable supply chain solutions, contributed both funding and hands-on volunteer support. Dozens of local CHEP team members joined the planting effort, underscoring the company’s commitment to the communities where its employees live and work.
“At CHEP, we believe in building sustainable communities from the ground up,” said Sandra Leyva, Head ofSustainability for CHEP Americas. “We were proud to support this project with both resources and people. Volunteeringat Sawyer Point gave our teammates a chance to make a tangible impact in a place they care about deeply.”
