The Great Parks Foundation is throwing a party…actually, make that four days of free entry and free activities at parks in the Great Parks of Hamilton County system.
Great Parks offering free days
Category: Nature
A weekend wonderland for plant lovers
The Civic Garden Center welcomed more than 2,000 visitors for its annual plant sale weekend. Now in its 56th year, it included the traditional plant sale preview party and the two-day sale.
Cincinnati Flower Show
Already, organizers from the Cincinnati Horticultural Society are making plans for next April’s Flower Show. Meanwhile, here’s a look at images from some of this year’s special events…
Little Miami Scenic Trail extension opening May 21
It’s time to hit the trail. The new 3.15-mile extension of the Little Miami Scenic Trail will be ready for walkers, runners and bicyclists this month. The public is invited to the opening celebration Saturday, May 21, at Little Miami Golf Center.
Great Parks team up to improve horse trails
Horseback riders aren’t the only ones who noticed the horse trails at Miami Whitewater Forest were much improved last year. Now, Great Parks of Hamilton County has won national recognition from the National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials.
Hats off to the Women’s Committee of Smale Riverfront Park
Never underestimate the power of a woman – or two, or seven. Especially those who dare to assemble 300 like-minded women intent on turning Cincinnati’s bleak riverfront into a green and vibrant park.
Civic Garden Center prepares ground for plant sale
The Civic Garden Center’s annual plant sale is all about greenery – both for visitors and the center, which hosts the sale as its largest fundraising event.