obLITTERators
We're obLITTERating litter in Cincinnati Parks!
It's time to say goodbye to litter!
Cincinnati Parks Foundation is proud to host litter clean-ups in Cincinnati Parks and surrounding greenspaces across the city. Grab a trash bag and some gloves and join us as we get HANDS ON to get LITTER OUT of the parks.
Litter is a problem, but there are solutions.
We are joining forces with the City of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Parks, the Clean Up Collective, Keep Cincinnati Beautiful, and volunteers to take action against litter. You can join us at one of our litter cleanups across the city.
Volunteer dates are below, locations will be added the month of each clean-up.
obLITTERators Clean-Ups
Volunteer and get a branded high-visibility t-shirt!
Volunteers will receive a branded obLITTERators t-shirt to wear at the event and beyond!
What you need to volunteer
Roll up your sleeves to help fight litter! Everyone is encouraged to join, from families to local businesses and city leaders. All tools and supplies will be provided, including litter pickers, trash bags, gloves, and plastic 5-gallon buckets. Bring a reusable water bottle and your own sunscreen and let's get to obLITTERating some trash!
*Most events will take place the 3rd Sunday of the month, 12-2 pm. Please check the schedule for date and locations
Scroll to the bottom for the Waiver of Liability and Release.
Every volunteer who attends will be entered to win 2 FREE tickets to the current Krohn Conservatory Show.
2024 Season Dates:
Sunday, February 18 | 12-2 pm (SEASON KICKOFF)
Location: Parker Woods
Meet at Parker Woods Elementary
4370 Beech Hill Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223
Click here for directions.
Sunday, March 17 | 12-2 pm
Location: Mt. Airy Forest, Everybody's Treehouse
5083 Colerain Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45223
Park along Trail Ridge Rd. and meet in front of Mt Airy Forest Everybody's Treehouse.
We will pick up trash within the playground, along Oak Ridge Rd to Oak Ridge Lodge, and along Trail Ridge Rd towards Stone Steps Shelter.
Coordinates: 39.17470530736195, -84.56797681743492
Sunday, April 21 | 12-2 pm
Location: Owl's Nest Park
1984 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Park along Pogue Avenue near Cohoon Street; meet at the Pavilion.
Click here for directions.
Sunday, May 19 | 12-2 pm
Location: Burnet Woods
3251 Brookline Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220
Meet at Trailside Nature Center.
Click here for directions.
Sunday, June 9 | 12-2 pm
Location: MLK Jr. Park and Seasongood Square
3740 Reading Rd. Cincinnati
Park alongside Burton Avenue and meet at the playground.
We will pick up event litter and trash in MLK Park, and if there is time, we will break up into another group to focus on Seasongood Square.
*There is no entrance to the park off of Fred Shuttlesworth Circle.
Coordinates: 39.15084720080959, -84.48502771871935
Sunday, July 21 | 12-2 pm
Location: Inwood Park, Grow Up Great Playground
2308 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45219
Sunday, August 18 | 12-2 pm
Location: Mt. Echo Park
Sunday, September 15 | 12-2 pm
Location: Stanbery Park
Sunday, October 20 | 12-2 pm
Location: Bellevue Park
Sunday, November 17 | 12-2 pm
Location: Rapid Run Park
4450 Rapid Run Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45205
Sunday, December 15 | 12-2 pm
Location: Fernbank Park
The individual named below (referred to as "I" or "me") desires to participate in the “obLITTERators” program with the Cincinnati Parks Foundation, an Ohio non-profit corporation, located at 421 Oak Street, Cincinnati, Ohio (the "Foundation"). As lawful consideration for being permitted by the Foundation to participate in the Activity, I agree to all the terms and conditions set forth in this agreement (the "Agreement").
I AM AWARE AND UNDERSTAND THAT THE ACTIVITIES ARE DANGEROUS ACTIVITIES AND INVOLVE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR DEATH AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ANY INJURIES THAT I SUSTAIN MAY BE COMPOUNDED BY NEGLIGENT EMERGENCY RESPONSE OR RESCUE OPERATIONS OF FOUNDATION. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITIES WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE DANGER INVOLVED AND HEREBY AGREE TO ACCEPT AND ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS OF INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE FOUNDATION OR OTHERWISE.
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