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A winding stream flowing through a lush green forest canopy at French Park.

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Cincinnati announces largest forest restoration effort in nearly 100 years

Cincinnati Parks is launching a major forest restoration project at French Park backed by a $1.8 million anonymous donation. The five-year effort is being described as the city’s largest forest renewal initiative since the creation and reforestation of Mount Airy Forest in the 1930s. Cincinnati forest restoration targets 228 acres The forest restoration project will…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 22, 20260Comments

A spotted lanternfly resting on a textured gray surface, showing its bright red and black underwings.

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Cincinnati sees rise in spotted lanternflies as egg-laying season begins

Spotted lanternflies are appearing in large numbers across Greater Cincinnati as the invasive insects enter the egg-laying season. They are now common across the Cincinnati area, and experts are urging residents to kill adults and nymphs and remove egg masses before they hatch next spring. The invasive pest has spread throughout Ohio since it was…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 18, 20260Comments

3D rendering of the Sawyer Point playground in Cincinnati featuring an orange slide tower and green lizard climbing structure.

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Cincinnati unveils whimsical new playground design with giant lizard, ice cream cone

Cincinnati’s new playground plans will bring a giant lizard and oversized sock to Sawyer Point. It will also feature a 36-foot upside-down ice cream cone and a 20-foot slide. Cincinnati Parks released the latest design Sept. 10 for a new playground at Sawyer Point, nearly two years after a fire destroyed the former 1,000 Hands…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 11, 20260Comments

A park playground at dusk clearly illuminated by a bright, newly installed overhead security light.

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Park safety improvements set to begin at Cincinnati parks after council funding approval

Cincinnati officials say work could begin soon after the city allocated funding for enhanced security infrastructure at parks. These are parks that have experienced violence or raised concerns among residents. The effort follows months of discussion among city leaders, community members, and public safety officials. They have talked at length about how to make parks…

ByNina OliverioJune 24, 20260Comments

A colorful, patterned inflatable pool ring floating in bright blue water, illustrating the early opening of Cincinnati public pools.

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Cincinnati pools open early as heat arrives across the city

Cincinnati pools opened early Friday as temperatures climbed ahead of the first major heat wave of the season. City officials said the Cincinnati pools and spraygrounds opened ahead of schedule to give residents more options to cool down during the warm weekend. The Cincinnati Recreation Commission opened Dunham Pool and Pleasant Ridge Pool on May…

ByNina OliverioMay 29, 20260Comments

A collage of four scenic Cincinnati parks, including Washington Park and Smale Riverfront Park, celebrating the Cincinnati park system ranking 5th in a 2026 national survey.

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Cincinnati parks rank 5th nationally in 2026 survey

Cincinnati parks continue to rank among the best urban park systems in the United States. The parks remained the top-rated major park system in Ohio after placing fifth in the 2026 ParkScore survey released by the Trust for Public Land. The latest rankings showed Cincinnati slipped one position from fourth place last year, but the…

ByNina OliverioMay 20, 20260Comments

Split image showing the Cincinnati skyline with the Roebling Bridge alongside a festive Thanksgiving dinner table setting.

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Things people can expect to do in Cincinnati on Thanksgiving Day 2025

Thanksgiving Day events offer a full slate of activities for Cincinnati families. Thanksgiving Day events include races, markets, and community traditions across the city. Cincinnati Thanksgiving events anchor much of the holiday for thousands of residents. These events remain deeply tied to community traditions, charitable efforts, and the start of the city’s winter festival season. Cincinnati offers…

ByNina OliverioNovember 26, 20250Comments

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Cincinnati announces largest forest restoration effort in nearly 100 years

Cincinnati sees rise in spotted lanternflies as egg-laying season begins

Cincinnati unveils whimsical new playground design with giant lizard, ice cream cone

Park safety improvements set to begin at Cincinnati parks after council funding approval

Cincinnati pools open early as heat arrives across the city

Cincinnati parks rank 5th nationally in 2026 survey

Things people can expect to do in Cincinnati on Thanksgiving Day 2025

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