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ESTABLISHED 1995
MISSION Celebrating 30 years as the official philanthropic partner of Cincinnati Parks and guided by our pillars to Create, Conserve, and Connect, we bring people together to make more parks more vibrant, more welcoming, and more sustainable. When you volunteer, donate, or advocate, you “acorn” Cincinnati Parks—helping small acts grow into lasting impact for generations to come. Together, we’re building a healthier, more connected city rooted in our shared love for parks.
SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
Our 2025 initiatives include:
• Expanding Cincinnati Parks + Rec for Wellness, a collaboration with Cincinnati Parks UC’s Osher Center, Cincinnati Recreation Commission, and many community partners to bring free movement, mindfulness, and social connection into parks.
• Continuing revitalization efforts at Owl’s Nest Park.
• Growing Let’s Grow Local with MadTree Brewing, a neighborhood tree-planting initiative.
• Programming Sawyer Point with free roller skating at the Riverfront Rink and inclusive community events, while launching a new fundraising effort to rebuild the playground.
• Supporting sustainability through obLITTERators cleanups, ReLeaf tree distribution, and volunteer-driven park improvements.
• Hosting more than 200 free, family-friendly events citywide in Cincinnati Parks.
LEADERSHIP
Jennifer Hafner-Spieser, President + CEO
Board of Directors
Brian L. Tiffany, Chair
Lisa Diedrichs, Vice Chair
Aric A. Hassel, Treasurer
Kelly Brown, Secretary
Kevin M. Bruegge, Director at Large
Christine Schaub, Director at Large
Mike Schott, Director at Large
OTHER WAYS TO HELP
• Join your neighborhood Cincinnati Parks Advisory Council and help activate your local park.
• Attend a free Parks + Rec for Wellness class or Riverfront Rink skating session.
• Join our Winter Hiking Challenge.
• Become a Women’s Committee member.
• Celebrate our 20th annual Hats Off Luncheon fundraiser on Friday, October 2, 2026
• Spend time in your favorite park.
• Follow @cincyparksfoundation to discover how you can acorn Cincinnati Parks.
421 Oak St.
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 861-0023
https://cincinnatiparksfoundation.org
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