Cincinnati Parks Foundation

At Cincinnati Parks Foundation, we believe parks are for everyone. As the official philanthropic partner of Cincinnati Parks, we are dedicated to making Cincinnati a cleaner, greener and more connected city. Through our mission to Create, Conserve and Connect, we transform our parks into vibrant spaces that bring communities together.

Why Support Us?

Cincinnati Parks are among the best in the nation, but maintaining 5,000 acres of green space, 130 parks, 65 miles of trails and 5 nature centers requires more than city funding. With no levy support, we rely on donors like you to help us enhance these spaces. Every contribution you make has a direct impact on creating accessible, safe and beautiful parks for all Cincinnatians to enjoy.

What We Do.

Cincinnati Parks Foundation works to create vibrant spaces, conserve our city’s green spaces, and connect people to nature and each other. Through innovative programs, meaningful partnerships, and impactful community projects, we ensure that Cincinnati Parks remain clean, green and welcoming for all. Your donation helps sustain this legacy, fostering beauty, wellness, and togetherness for generations to come.

Create represents Cincinnati Parks Foundation’s commitment to building vibrant, welcoming spaces and transformative programs that bring people together and inspire a love for nature.

●  Transforming the riverfront into Smale Riverfront Park, which we continue to expand.

●  Making neighborhood parks more inviting and accessible with current projects inOwl's Nest, Glenway, Ault and Sawyer Point.

●  Celebrating our recent projects in Ezzard Charles, Eden, Mt. Storm, Rapid Run and Mt. Airy.

Conserve embodies Cincinnati Parks Foundation’s dedication to preserving the natural beauty, history, and ecological health of our parks for generations to come.

●  Expanding Cincinnati’s tree canopy by planting over 1,500 trees each year, focused on neighborhoods with low coverage.

●  Restoring natural landscapes and removing invasive species to ensure sustainability.

●  Removing over 5 tons of litter in 2024 with our award-winning obLITTERators volunteers.

Connect reflects Cincinnati Parks Foundation’s mission to bring communities closer through inclusive programs, partnerships, and shared experiences in our parks.

 ●  Launching Cincinnati Parks for Wellness, allowing doctors to prescribe park-based wellness activities like yoga, mindfulness and hiking to patients.

●  Bringing children into Cincinnati Parks for summer camps, nature education, Family Fun Days and other free programs.

●  Developing free, inclusive programs and events to foster community and ensure Cincinnati Parks are welcoming for everyone.

Together, we can do even more in Cincinnati Parks.

Your support helps protect and enhance Cincinnati Parks for generations to come. With your

help, we will continue to make Cincinnati Parks a place where communities can gather and grow.

Join Us Today.

Together, we can create a brighter, greener Cincinnati.

Our Impact.

Thanks to supporters like you, we’ve accomplished so much in 2024—transforming neighborhoods, improving park access and planting a greener future. 

But there’s still more to do, and your gift can make a real difference.