Cincinnati Parks Foundation

We know you love Cincinnati Parks.

But do you acorn them?

At Cincinnati Parks Foundation, we believe that love is more than a feeling--it's an action! When you acorn Cincinnati Parks, you help them thrive. You plant the seeds that grow into cleaner, greener, more connected communities.

As the official philanthropic partner to Cincinnati Parks, we're dedicated to making Cincinnati a city where everyone has access to nature and wellness. Through our mission to Create, Conserve and Connect, we transform our parks into vibrant spaces that bring people 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 takes more than city funding. With no levy support, your donation makes the difference.

What We Do.

CREATE

We build vibrant, welcoming spaces that inspire connection and a love for nature. Over the past 30 years, we've raised over $110 million and managed more than 100 capital projects for Cincinnati Parks.

• We transformed the riverfront into Smale Riverfront Park, now a beloved city destination.
• We're revitalizing neighborhood parks like Owl's Nest in Evanston and East Walnut Hills, Glenway in East Price Hill, Inwood in Mount Auburn and Sawyer Point on the Riverfront.
• We're celebrating transformative projects in parks like Ezzard Charles, Tom Jones Commons in Eden Park, Mt. Airy, Alms, Bettman Nature Preserve and more.

CONSERVE

We protect the nature beauty and ecological health of Cincinnati Parks for future generations.

• We plant 1,200+ trees per year, with a focus on neighborhoods that need the tree canopy the most.
• We restore habitats by remove invasive species to preserve our forests.
• We've cleared over 100,000 lbs of litter since 2020 thanks to our award-winning obLITTERators volunteers.

CONNECT

We bring people together through programs that build wellness, joy and community.

• We launched Cincinnati Parks + Rec for Wellness, where University of Cincinnati doctors prescribe park-based activity for better health.
• We engaged thousands of children in free, nature-based learning and Family Fun Days.
• We fund over 200 community events per year that welcome everyone into Cincinnati Parks.

Our Impact: 30 Years of Growing Good

For three decades, Cincinnati Parks Foundation has turned small acorns into mighty oaks of impact. Together with donors, volunteers and partners, we ahve:

• Planted more than 30,000 trees across 52 neighborhoods.
• Raised $45 million to make Smale Riverfront Park a world-class destination.
• Removed 100,000 pounds of litter through our obLITTERators program.
• Restored 22 acres of native landscapes in French Park.
• Fundraised more than $110 million to enhance and expand Cincinnati Parks.
• Hosted more than 180+ free wellness gatherings this year alone through Cincinnati Parks + Rec for Wellness.
• Welcomed families to 200+ free, family-friendly events each year.

Join Us Today

This Cincinnati gives season, don't just love Cincinnati Parks. Acorn them!

Your support helps protect and enhance our city's most treasured spaces, ensuring every Cincinnatian can gather, play and grow in nature.

Every acorn you plant helps our parks and our city thrive.