Preserving Mt. Storm's Hillside: A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity for Cincinnati Parks
Preserve the Hillside. Grow the Park. Protect the Legacy.
Some opportunities only come along once.
Today, a 27-acre hillside adjacent to Mt. Storm Park is available for purchase, presenting a rare chance to permanently protect open space, expand one of Cincinnati’s most beloved parks and preserve an iconic landscape for future generations.
Without action, this land could be sold for private development. But with community support, it can become part of Cincinnati Parks—protecting the character of Mt. Storm while strengthening Cincinnati’s larger network of green spaces.
A Defining Opportunity
Mt. Storm Park has long been one of Cincinnati’s treasured destinations, known for its sweeping views, historic pavilion and beautiful natural setting. The neighboring hillside currently remains unprotected, creating both a challenge and an opportunity.
By preserving this land, Cincinnati Parks can safeguard a continuous stretch of green space and create new possibilities for recreation, exploration and environmental stewardship. Just as important, the acquisition would ensure that this landscape remains open and accessible for everyone to enjoy.
Why It Matters
Protecting this hillside is about more than adding acreage to a park.
It helps preserve the experience people associate with Mt. Storm while contributing to a healthier, more resilient urban environment. As cities continue to grow, protecting natural landscapes becomes increasingly important for environmental health, wildlife habitat, stormwater management and community well-being.
This opportunity would:
Expand Mt. Storm Park and preserve its natural character and views.
Strengthen connections to surrounding green space.
Create opportunities for future trails, exploration and recreation.
Ensure the landscape remains open and accessible to the public.
Support a stronger, more connected park system for generations to come.
Map showing Mt. Storm, possible opportunities and other properties around the park. Click image to enlarge.
Building on a Legacy of Conservation
For more than 30 years, Cincinnati Parks Foundation has partnered with the community to protect, enhance and expand Cincinnati Parks.
From restoring historic landscapes to planting thousands of trees and creating new parks and amenities, every project builds upon a shared vision of a city where nature, recreation and community thrive together.
Preserving this hillside continues that legacy.
Each acre protected today strengthens Cincinnati’s future tomorrow, reinforcing the city's identity as a place where parks are woven into the fabric of everyday life.
Growing What Comes Next
The acquisition and preservation of this property will require private support and community partnership. Whether through a financial contribution, a connection to potential supporters or helping raise awareness about the opportunity, every action plays a role.
This is what it means to acorn Cincinnati Parks: to invest in the places that shape our neighborhoods, connect our communities and improve quality of life for everyone.
The Temple of Love in Mt. Storm Park.
Join Us
The opportunity to preserve this hillside may not come again.
Together, we can protect this landscape, expand Mt. Storm Park and ensure that future generations experience the same beauty, views and connection to nature that make this park so special today.
Help us protect Mt. Storm’s hillside—and be part of what grows next.
For more information about supporting this opportunity, contact Lindsay Wilhelm at 513-861-0023, ext. 5, or lindsay@cincinnatiparksfoundation.org.