Known as the Cincinnati Cobra, Ezzard Charles was a professional boxer and World Heavyweight Champion from 1949 – 1951. A long time Cincinnatian, he was… Read More »Ezzard Charles Statue Goes to Bronze Casting
The John G. & Phyllis W. Smale Riverfront Park is a now famous 23-acre park along the banks of the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati… Read More »Smale Expansion Phase 1 Coming This Spring
If you have visited Eden Park this winter you may have noticed gates and construction in the lower reservoir. We are pleased to say that… Read More »Tom Jones Commons Will Open This Spring
Cincinnati Parks Foundation is delighted to announce that the Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation KNOCKED OUT the fundraising dollars needed to complete… Read More »Ezzard Charles Fundraising KNOCKED OUT
In celebration of Cincinnati’s Ezzard Charles Day on October 6th, Cincinnati Parks Foundation Executive Director Jennifer Spieser and Cincinnati Parks Director Kara Kish visited sculptor… Read More »Parks Director Visits Ezzard Charles Statue
Cincinnati Parks Foundation is currently fundraising to build a statue of boxer and West End hero Ezzard Charles. The bronze statue will stand prominently within… Read More »The Ezzard Charles Statue is Igniting the Community
Hyde Park Square features a lovely island park, filled with benches and greenspace. It is a popular place where the community congregates and enjoys the… Read More »Revitalization for Hyde Park Square’s Island Park
Through the generosity of our donors (known as the Stewards of Burnet Woods) we have raised over $100,000 for several capital improvements within Burnet Woods.… Read More »Exciting Improvements in Burnet Woods
Cincinnati Parks, the Cincinnati Parks Foundation, and the Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance (CORA) are partnering on a brand new mountain bike skills course within Mt. Airy Forest as… Read More »New Bike Skills Course for Mt. Airy Forest
Cincinnati Parks Foundation is proud to lead the fundraising efforts to erect a statue commemorating the legacy of Ezzard Charles. Join us in the final round as we… Read More »Ezzard Charles Statue Fundraising in the Final Round
