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Cincinnati Parks Foundation Cincinnati Parks Foundation is committed to building broad-based partnerships supporting the conservation and enhancement of our city’s parks.

At Cincinnati Parks Foundation, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and respectful space on our social media channels. We welcome open discussion and encourage community engagement, but we do not tolerate hate speech, harassment, spam or misinformation. Comments that violate these standards may be removed and repeat offenders may be blocked. We appreciate your support in fostering a welcoming online community that reflects our mission to conserve, create and connect through Cincinnati Parks.

What a day in the West End! Ezz Fest brought neighbors, families and friends together at Ezzard Charles Park for a celeb...
10/14/2026

What a day in the West End! Ezz Fest brought neighbors, families and friends together at Ezzard Charles Park for a celebration of neighborhood pride.

🌳🚶‍♀️ IT'S NATIONAL WALK TO A PARK DAY! 💚Did you know that more than 90% of Cincinnatians live within a 10-minute walk o...
10/10/2026

🌳🚶‍♀️ IT'S NATIONAL WALK TO A PARK DAY! 💚

Did you know that more than 90% of Cincinnatians live within a 10-minute walk of a park or greenspace? Even better, Cincinnati ranks #5 in the nation in Trust for Public Land's 2026 ParkScore rankings!

Today is all about celebrating the parks right outside our doors—and what better way to celebrate than by walking to one for something fun?

From yoga and wellness to biking, skating, hiking, and community celebrations like Ezz Fest at Ezzard Charles Park, Cincinnati Parks are filled with reasons to get outside, get moving, and connect with your community.

🌿 Our challenge to you: Take a 10-minute walk to your neighborhood park! Join a yoga class, hit the trails, enjoy a bike ride, lace up your skates, or simply grab a friend and enjoy some fresh air in your favorite green space.

✨ And don't forget about BLINK! It's another great reason to get walking and explore our city—including a few of your favorite Cincinnati Parks along the way!

Parks connect us, strengthen our neighborhoods, and make Cincinnati a greener, healthier, and more vibrant place to call home. We're proud to help make these spaces and experiences accessible to all!

💚 Find your park. Take a walk. Celebrate Cincinnati!

Learn more about : https://www.tpl.org/walktoapark

🍂 DON'T BLINK! Fall is in full swing, and so is our calendar! 🍁The next few weeks are JAM-PACKED with wellness and commu...
10/09/2026

🍂 DON'T BLINK! Fall is in full swing, and so is our calendar! 🍁

The next few weeks are JAM-PACKED with wellness and community events that take full advantage of this beautiful fall weather in Cincinnati Parks!

From guided hikes through colorful fall foliage to outdoor yoga, community gatherings, volunteer opportunities, and more, there are so many ways to get outside, connect with your neighbors, and enjoy the season.

🥾 Explore a new trail
🧘 Find your fall wellness routine
🌳 Take in your favorite green spaces
🍁 Make the most of these beautiful autumn days!

The days may be getting shorter, but the opportunities to get outside aren't slowing down--yet!

💚 Find your next outdoor adventure: cincinnatiparksfoundation.org/events

Your Week Looks Better in Cincy Parks!

Skate Downtown Cincy
Cincinnati Parks
Cincy Girls Who
Brandi Bee
Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses - Findlay Street Center
World Peace Yoga Cincinnati

Our eyes will be on the skies this weekend.As BLINK lights up Cincinnati, one of the most meaningful moments for Cincinn...
10/09/2026

Our eyes will be on the skies this weekend.

As BLINK lights up Cincinnati, one of the most meaningful moments for Cincinnati Parks Foundation will happen high above the Ohio River.

This weekend's spectacular drone show will pay tribute to the late John and Phyllis Smale, as well as their daughter, the late Cathy Caldemeyer, whose longstanding service as Cincinnati Parks Foundation's board chair, board member and founding Women's Committee member helped advance and expand Smale Riverfront Park.

The drone show will feature a special tribute to the Canada geese sculpture John lovingly commissioned for Phyllis to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. The sculpture stands prominently in Smale Park, dedicated to his "one and only," Phyllis.

Smale Riverfront Park is a prime viewing location for BLINK's drone show, lighting up the skies over the Ohio River every night at 8 and 10 p.m.

We hope you'll watch as you enjoy BLINK and celebrate the people, places and generosity that continue to make Cincinnati shine.

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Cincinnati Riverfront Parks

10/05/2026

Everyone comes to Hats Off Luncheon for a different reason. Some come for the parks, some for the party, and some come ready to turn conservation into couture.

Inspired by the conservation work at French Park, where removing invasive species has helped native plants return, this guest (and dedicated Cincinnati Parks Foundation and Skate Downtown Cincy volunteer) turned the comeback of little britches into an AVANT-GARDE(N) fashion moment.

Proof that native species can make quite the comeback -- and quite the entrance.

Exactly our kind of garden party.

Cincinnati Parks
Skate Downtown Cincy

10/05/2026

Four hours, 13 performances, and every one of them is free!!

Lion dancers kick things off at 11, taiko drums close it out at 2:45, and you’ll hear polka, gypsy jazz, steel drums and music from Zimbabwe in between.

Save this post so you know when to show up for your favorites, and tag the friend you’re bringing.

📍 International Friendship Park, 1135 Riverside Dr
🗓️ Saturday, October 17th

🍂 The weather is shifting, the leaves are changing colors, and fall is calling us outside!Join us TODAY at 10 AM for our...
10/04/2026

🍂 The weather is shifting, the leaves are changing colors, and fall is calling us outside!

Join us TODAY at 10 AM for our first October hike of the Cincinnati Parks + Rec for Wellness season at California Woods Nature Preserve, led by Emily Buckley of Get Living Guru.

🥾 TODAY, October 4 | 10 AM
📍 California Woods Nature Preserve
🍁 Guided by Emily Buckley, Get Living Guru
💚 FREE and open to all

Throw on your walking shoes, grab some water and come experience the changing season with us on the trails!

Your Week Looks Better Outside. 🌳

The forecast is in, and we're embracing it. ☔ Swap the heels for boots. Dig out your chicest umbrella. And get ready to ...
10/01/2026

The forecast is in, and we're embracing it. ☔

Swap the heels for boots. Dig out your chicest umbrella. And get ready to dance in the rain.

The 20th Annual Hats Off Luncheon is rain or shine, with cocktails under the Roebling Bridge and lunch under the tent. A little weather was never going to stop the avant-garde(n).

Please note: Attendees will have to walk on grass to reach the tent.

See you tomorrow at Smale Riverfront Park.

Tomorrow, the celebration begins.Twenty years of Hats Off. Hundreds of friends of Cincinnati Parks. One unforgettable af...
10/01/2026

Tomorrow, the celebration begins.

Twenty years of Hats Off. Hundreds of friends of Cincinnati Parks. One unforgettable afternoon at Smale Riverfront Park.

Come ready for incredible fashion, a little surprise and delight, and a celebration worthy of this milestone year.

AVANT-GARDE(N) is almost here.

We’ll see you tomorrow.

Address

421 Oak Street
Cincinnati, OH
45219

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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(513) 861-0023

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