Go beyond the trails, trees and hillside views to see what makes Cincinnati Parks work. The Acorn is the space where the Cincinnati Parks Foundation shares stories, project updates and seasonal programming across the park system, offering a closer look at the people, projects and decisions that shape these spaces.
From maintaining greenspaces to planning events and community programs, it highlights the work that often goes unseen. You’ll also hear from the staff, volunteers, donors and community partners who keep the parks active and accessible.
Whether you’re looking for upcoming events, behind-the-scenes insight or a better understanding of how the parks operate, this is your inside look at the green spaces that bring Cincinnati together.
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A Lasting Legacy Takes Root at French Park
Cincinnati Parks, in partnership with Cincinnati Parks Foundation, is leading efforts to protect and restore Cincinnati's urban forest, alongside donors and community organizations.
A recent episode of CET's Brick by Brick highlights this work, including a transformational $1.8 million gift from an anonymous donor supporting the largest reforestation effort in a Cincinnati Park in nearly a century. The multi-year initiative will remove honeysuckle and other invasive species, restore the forest with a diverse mix of native trees and improv trails to make the park easier to navigate, more accessible and more enjoyable for visitors.
The work at French Park is about more than planting trees. It is an opportunity to restore a healthier forest, enhance how people experience the park and create a model for reforestation and thoughtful access that can inform future conservation efforts across Cincinnati and beyond.
Read the CET feature to learn more about this transformational investment in French Park.
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