Cincinnati Parks Foundation

We know you love Cincinnati Parks.
But do you acorn them?

At Cincinnati Parks Foundation, we believe that love is an action. When you acorn Cincinnati Parks, you help them thrive and grow into cleaner, greener and more connected spaces for everyone.

As the official philanthropic partner to Cincinnati Parks, we work to make sure every Cincinnatian has access to nature, wellness and community. With no levy support for the park system, your donation fills a very real need and keeps our city vibrant.

For 30 years, our mission to Create, Conserve and Connect has strengthened more than 5,000 acres of greenspaces, 130 parks, 65 miles of trails and five nature centers. Together with donors, volunteers and partners, we have turned small acorns into mighty impact.

Your gift today supports a stronger, healthier and more connected Cincinnati.

What We Do.

 

We protect the natural beauty and ecological health of Cincinnati Parks for future generations. Our team and volunteers plant more than 1,200 trees each year, restore native habitats and remove invasive species. Since 2020, our award winning obLITTERators program has cleared more than 100,000 pounds of litter from parks across the city.

Your support helps us protect forests, strengthen the urban canopy and keep our parks clean and healthy.

We bring people together through programs that support wellness, joy and community. Through Cincinnati Parks and Rec for Wellness, doctors prescribe park based activity for better health. We host nearly 200 free events each year with partners across the city and welcome thousands of families to nature based learning, outdoor classes and community celebrations.

From tai chi and hiking to skating and family fun days, your support helps every neighbor feel welcome and connected in our parks.

Our Impact: 30 Years of Planting Acorns

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

• 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, do more than love Cincinnati Parks. Acorn them.

Your support protects and enhances our city’s most treasured spaces and ensures that every person in every neighborhood can gather, play and grow in nature.

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