Posts by Cincinnati Parks Foundation
SMALE EXPANSION PHASE 1 COMING THIS SPRING
The John G. & Phyllis W. Smale Riverfront Park is a now famous 23-acre park along the banks of the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati that serves over 5 MILLION…
Read MoreART 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…
Read MoreCELEBRATE 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…
Read MorePICTURESQUE PARKS FOR AN ADVENTUROUS DATE
Valentine’s Day is almost here and things are sure to look a little different this year. During the pandemic, spending time outdoors is a safer alternative to cliché dates like…
Read MoreTOM JONES COMMONS WILL OPEN THIS SPRING
If you have visited Eden Park this winter you may have noticed gates and construction in the lower reservoir. We are pleased to say that this construction is for the Tom Jones…
Read MoreWelcome To Our Newest Board Members
We would like to welcome the newest members of our Board of Directors. With their leadership we will be able to renovate greenspaces, restore trails, plant hundreds of trees, replace…
Read MoreCATCH UP ON THE FRILUFTSLIV HIKING CHALLENGE
FRILUFTSLIV HIKING CHALLENGE HOSTED BY THE WOMEN’S COMMITTEE OF CINCINNATI PARKS Our free 6-week winter hiking challenge, which began on December 14th, embraces nature during these colder months. Friluftsliv (pronounced…
Read MoreEZZARD CHARLES FUNDRAISING KNOCKED OUT
Cincinnati Parks Foundation is delighted to announce that the Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation KNOCKED OUT the fundraising dollars needed to complete the Ezzard Charles statue at Laurel…
Read MoreBE.WELL ADAPTIVE RUNNING PROGRAM WINS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) has announced its 2020 Annual Awards of Excellence winners. Cincinnati Parks Foundation won 1st Place in the Adaptive Programming category for the Spring be.well Adaptive Running Program!…
Read MoreBE.WELL HALLOWEEN HIKE FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES SPARKED JOY
The be.well Adaptive Hiking Program by Cincinnati Parks Foundation, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, and Luke5Adventures concluded with a costumed hike at Caldwell Nature Center. This 8-week hybrid program made hiking accessible in Cincinnati Parks across the…
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