Cincinnati Parks Foundation

We're committed to preserving the natural beauty of our parks by supporting crucial conservation efforts, like the removal of invasive species that threaten our local ecosystems. We've provided funding for the Conservation Stewardship program through the Civic Garden Center to train volunteers in invasive species removal. Thanks to the generous support of our Top Hat Sponsors – The Edelweiss Foundation and The Unnewehr Foundation, we're able to continue our mission to conserve, create, and connect in our city's parks and greenspaces. Together, we do more in Cincinnati Parks! For the full list of our sponsors as of 7/10, visit our website https://bit.ly/3cnQZwQ

We don't just love Cincy Parks--We ACORN them! As part of our mission to make Cincinnati Parks a welcoming place for communities to gather and grow, we're planting acorns all over our city. And just look at the amazing things that happened in August! - We supported 13 FREE events with community partners all over the city. - Our volunteer obLITTERators removed 39 bags of litter and 13 tires in Mt. Echo Park Ohio EPA Cleanup Collective - We helped give away 200 student book bags at Ezzard Charles Park - Through our Ellen's Heart & Soul book club, we distributed 300 picture books to area children with Queen City Book Bank. - We worked with Cincinnati Fire Department and Cincinnati Fire Foundation to distribute 300 bike helmets to Cincinnati kids - Expanded our be.well program to the Sawyer Point Skating Rink for a special "Try It Day" @cincychildrens @skatedowntowncincy. Cincinnati Children's Skate Downtown Cincy - We cheered on the dedicated volunteers clearing invasive species in French Park Friends of French Park Thank you to our volunteers, partners and community members who joined us by planting acorns of community, conservation and fun this month. Let's do it again in September. Together, we can do more in Cincinnati parks. Cincinnati Parks Bellevue Pavilion

🌳 Upcoming Community Events You Don’t Want to Miss! 🌳 🍃9/1 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM – Mt. Echo Park - Riverfest West - an afternoon of family fun, music, and picnicking with your neighbors, ending with a bang! when the Labor Day fireworks go off 🍃9/1 – 7:00 PM – Stanbery Park - Shakespeare in the Park - grab a chair or a blanket and come enjoy an evening of classic theatre with Cincy Shakes performing Hamlet 🍃9/6 – 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Bellevue Hill Park – Music at Bellevue Park - pop by Bellevue Pavilion and discover your new favorite Cincinnati band 🍃9/7 – 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Mt. Airy Forest – Trailfest 2024 - the celebration of nature and a day full of engaging activities, local vendors, entertainment for children, raffles, music, and local food trucks 🍃9/13 – 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM – California Woods Preserve – Night-time Caterpillar & Moth Hunt - an evening to discover a world of nocturnal life that most people rarely see; and learn why these creatures are vital to our local wildlife 🍃9/14 – 1:00 PM– 4:00 PM – Ezzard Charles Park – Push Play at Ezzard Charles - another fun filled Family Fun Day - bouncing houses, face paint and games galore! 🍃9/14 – 1:00 PM– LaBoiteaux Woods – LaBoiteaux Forest Restoration – this ongoing series of conservation events supports the efforts to improve the state of the natural resources in this forest 🍃9/21 – 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Burnet Woods – International Children’s Day - celebrate the children of the world and the culture and heritage of our neighbors and friends from around the globe. Festivities will include a parade, food trucks, cultural entertainment, and more! 🍃9/26 – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – LaBoiteaux Woods – All About Asters - an evening of information and conversation about Ohio Valley Asters 🍃9/27 – 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Alms Park – Bluegrass & BBQ - end the summer at Alms Park with Bluegrass and BBQ. Featuring live music and fine food truck cuisine... 🍃9/28 – 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park - International Friendship Day - the day filled with cultural information from a multitude of different countries, ranging from China, to France, Germany, Japan, Zimbabwe, and more 🍃9/28 – 1:00 PM – LaBoiteaux Woods – LaBoiteaux Forest Restoration These are just some of the many exciting community programs supported by our CPAC grants. Visit our website to learn more about them. What are CPACs? Cincinnati Parks Advisory Councils (CPACs) are volunteer groups dedicated to building and maintaining public support for neighborhood Cincinnati Parks. They help keep the parks thriving by giving feedback to the Cincinnati Park Board, advocating for their local parks, and organizing fantastic community events and volunteer activities. @cincyparks @cincyshakes @bellevuepavilion @stanberypark @trailfest_mtairy @coramtb @cincinnati_hikes @almsparkallies @cincinnatisistercities

The next time you visit your physician, Cincinnati Parks could be part of your prescription. We're thrilled to collaborate with Cincinnati Parks and the Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Cincinnati on one of the first partnerships between an academic hospital and a nationally ranked Park system and one of the first academic hospitals to have nature as a prescribed modality. Thank you to Elizabeth Kim and The Cincinnati Enquirer for telling our story. https://lnkd.in/g-Bts6Ua Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Cincinnati Sian Cotton, PhD Jennifer Hafner Spieser Cathy Crain #LOVECincyParks #CincinnatiParksforWellness

Nature is to be enjoyed by everybody, which is why our partnership with Luke5Adventures is so important. This incredible organization empowers individuals with mobility challenges to explore the great outdoors with the help of adaptive equipment and volunteer sherpas. If you want to make a difference, become a sherpa at Mt. Airy TrailFest. Sherpas guide and support participants on hikes, ensuring they experience the beauty of nature safely and confidently. Event Details: Mt. Airy TrailFest 📅 When: Saturday, September 7, 2024, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM 📍 Where: Oak Ridge Lodge, 4700 Oak Ridge Road, Cincinnati, OH 45223 Sign up today https://bit.ly/3YYJeGJ and be the reason someone can take that step into the wild. Together, we can do more in Cincinnati parks, making nature accessible for all. @cincyparks @luke5adventures @trailfest_mtairy @cincinnati_hikes @coramtb

Join us for the 18th Annual Hats Off Luncheon on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Smale Riverfront Park. Your support empowers us to ADD MORE to Cincinnati Parks—more trees, more park improvements, and more community connections. By attending, you’re not just celebrating—you’re directly supporting our mission to Conserve, Create, and Connect in Cincinnati Parks. CONSERVE: We're planting 1,000+ trees, restoring trails, and eradicating invasive species to preserve our parks for future generations. CREATE: Thanks to you, we've transformed Cincinnati Parks with projects like Smale Riverfront Park, Everybody’s Treehouse in Mt. Airy Forest, and the accessible playground at Inwood Park, making them more inclusive and vibrant. CONNECT: Our programs and partnerships, like be.well with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, accessible hiking with Luke5Adventures, community celebrations and neighborhood events, bring wellness and joy to our community through nature. Celebrate with us and continue making a lasting impact! RSVP today and let’s ADD MORE to Cincinnati Parks. https://bit.ly/3cnQZwQ #HatsOffLuncheon #CincyParks #AddMore @cincyparks @cincychildrens @luke5adventures

Sawyer Point is alive with pickleball excitement, and we’re aiming to make the experience even better. We’re raising funds to add a much-needed shade canopy over the spectator stands, creating a more enjoyable environment for everyone. 🌟 Fantastic news: Your donation will be matched! 🌟 Every dollar you contribute, up to $70,000, will be doubled, making your support go twice as far. This is a great opportunity to help us enhance the courts you love. 👉 Join us in this effort! Click the https://bit.ly/3ABcjhn or contact Lindsay Wilhelm at [email protected] for more information. Thank you for helping us make Sawyer Point even better! Let’s Net Some Shade Together! @sawyerpointpickleball

🗑️ September is National Cleanup Month! Let’s mark the occasion and obLITTERate some litter at Stanbery Park. 📅 Sunday, September 15 🕛 12-2 PM 📍 Stanbery Park – Meeting point in the parking area off Oxford Ave. near the Kyle Plush Pavilion We'll provide trash bags and gloves—all you need is your enthusiasm and a pair of comfortable, closed-toe shoes. How to Get Involved: Sign Up: Sign our waiver https://bit.ly/3S18JRf Show Up: Meet us at Stanbery Park. Take Action: Spend two hours helping us clean up. Looking forward to seeing you there. Together, we can do MORE in Cincinnati Parks. 🌳🗑️♻️ @cleanup_collective @ohioepa @cincyparks #obLITTERators #CincinnatiParks #CommunityCleanup #LOVECincyParks #CleanCincy #GreenCommunity #TrashFreeParks #KeepItClean #LoveWhereYouLive #LitterHeroes #ParkCleanup #GreenLiving #VolunteerCleanup #SustainableLiving #CleanUpCrew #BeautifyCincy #TrashBlazing #EcoFriendlyLiving #cincinnati #cincy #queencity #whattodocincy #thingstodo #event #community #nonprofit

What’s on your park weekend bucket list? Is there a park you’ve been meaning to explore or an activity you’ve always wanted to try? Drop your weekend park dreams in the comments. To get the ideas flowing, here are a few of our own: 🥾Hiking the trails at California Woods Nature Preserve 💧Creeking with the kids at Caldwell Nature Preserve 🌅 Enjoying a sunset at Alms Park overlook 🥏 Trying out disc golf at Mt. Airy Forest Now it’s your turn—what’s on your list? Let’s inspire each other to make more of our weekends in nature! 🍃 @cincyparks @natidiscgolf

🏓 Bring Shade to Sawyer Point Pickleball Courts spectator stands🏓 Our pickleball courts at Sawyer Point are a hub of action, bringing that joy to players of all ages and levels, but sitting in the blazing sun while waiting to play or cheering on your friends is not fun. That’s why we're raising funds for a much-needed shade canopy to keep spectators cool. 🌟 And the best part? All donations will be matched! 🌟 Yes, you heard that right! Every dollar you donate up to $70,000 will be doubled, making your impact twice as powerful. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to enhance our beloved courts. 👉 Donate today! Click the https://lnkd.in/gm4m24yz or contact Lindsay Wilhelm at [email protected] for more information. Thank you for your support and generosity! @sawyerpointpickleball #CincyParks #Pickleball #SawyerPoint #CommunitySupport #DonateNow