Greenspace
The incredible staff of Cincinnati Parks, Cincinati Recreation Commission, and Great Parks work hard to maintain our parks and greenspaces. Community groups and volunteers also contribute to keeping our greenspaces vibrant and healthy. Interested in getting involved? Check out the rest of the greenspaces page!
Cincinnati Parks depend on support from those who use and love them! Your volunteerism is one way to help Parks be one of the top urban park systems in the country.
Whether you are looking to plan a team-building event for your corporate group, pick up litter on your regular walk around your block, or provide professional expertise KCB has a wide range of opportunities available for anyone who wants to get involved! Click on the pictures below to learn more.
Help-A-Lot is a partnership with the City of Cincinnati to clean and beautify littered and overgrown vacant properties that have been cited for tallgrass, litter, or other violations.
Adopt-A-Spot by cleaning littered curbs, sidewalks, and vacant lots; cutting grass and high weeds; planting flowers; removing signs from utility poles; reporting graffiti, and other activities.
Groundwork Ohio River Valley runs a Green Team and Green Corps green workforce development program for young adults in the Cincinnati area to gain experience in invasive species removal, orchard building, native plant propagation, natural resource management, composting, urban agriculture, and green infrastructure building.
Keep Cincinnati Beautiful – Spaces to Places
The focus of the Spaces to Places initiative is to support neighborhoods that are working to overcome social and economic disparities, environmental inequities, and lack of public greenspace. Vacant spaces are re-designed and then transformed, through partnerships with engaged community members, into places that improve the safety, health, and happiness of residents.
- City of Cincinnati Urban Agriculture Program
- Local food production and distribution plays an important role in addressing health, social, economic and environmental issues. The City supports urban agriculture in a variety of ways. One of the most important is by providing financial grants.
- Civic Garden Center Community Gardens
- Are you looking to get involved in a community garden? With just three simple steps, you’ll be on your way to getting your hands in the soil and growing food.
While the Mill Creek was neglected for many years, Mill Creek Alliance is working tirelessly to achieve cleaner water and bring life back to the stream in the form of HUMANS!
Check out the many parks in Hamilton County and filter your search to find creeks, streams, and rivers to explore.
Find a park in Cincinnati with stream crossings, spray grounds, ponds, and more!
Ohio River Way helps people find adventure, inspire care for the land and water, and boost the economies of vibrant Ohio River communities by building partnerships that promote safe, healthy outdoor recreation; education; & tourism.