First CPAC Grant Recipients Awarded

May 27, 2021

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 and logistical support to each CPAC across the city. “We believe that the best people to program their own neighborhood park is the community members who live around and play in those parks. They understand their community’s wants and needs the best. We give them the resources and tools to support their plans,” said Foundation Executive Director, Jennifer Spieser.

The first round of CPAC Grants have been awarded, with the second deadline for submission in July. The current grantees are:

Mt. Auburn Community Development Corporation, Inwood Park– The Mt. Auburn Family Picnic will be held in July (after the cicadas are gone) at Inwood Park. This picnic will include games like cornhole & volleyball, food trucks, snacks, giveaways and even a DJ! (More details coming soon.)

CUF Neighborhood Association, Bellevue Park – This event will be held in June and will be a combination cleanup, picnic, and discussions about future improvements that the community would like to make to the park. Food, drinks, and entertainment will be provided. (More details coming soon.)

Mt. Storm Park Advisory Council, Mt. Storm Park, Mt. Storm Park – The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company will be performing Midsummer Night’s Dream on August 18, 2021.

Mt. Echo Park Advisory Council, Mt. Storm Park – Several community groups have come together to sponsor this year’s Riverfest West celebration which coincides with city’s Riverfest celebration. The overlook at Mt. Echo Park offers a great view of the fireworks. This will be great family event including activities and entertainment for the kids.

Learn how you can get involved in a CPAC by visiting the Cincinnati Parks website.

See photos from CPAC Grant Supported Programs in 2019 below.