Great Parks

We want to hear from you! We're working with local communities to develop a master plan for the West Region Blueway & Trail System in western Hamilton County. Check out our progress (and the preferred alignment for a new 25-mile shared-use trail) and give your feedback at our Virtual Open House & Survey. Open now! https://lnkd.in/gbWGJheZ

Today, we're celebrating World Ranger Day! Let's hear it for the Great Parks Rangers who work diligently to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for guests 24 hours a day at over 18,000 acres throughout Hamilton County.

Build your career with us! There are openings for several positions including: - Ranger
 - Trails Manager
 - Architectural Design Project Manager 
- Assistant Construction Project Manager View all open positions here: https://bit.ly/3K9BN5r

Great Parks will receive $1.25 million from the state of Ohio biennial capital budget to construct its newest destination in Westwood. Funds will be administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and applied toward the development of the park under the master plan created in collaboration with community residents. The plan includes trails, boardwalks, playscape, a greenhouse, accessible treehouse and other amenities. We want to thank the Governor Mike DeWine, Ohio legislators including the Southwest Ohio delegation, leaders from Hamilton County, Ohio - Government and the City Of Cincinnati Government, the Cincinnati Business Committee/Cincinnati Regional Business Committee Capital Budget Prioritization Task Force and the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber for their support of the park. You can discover more about this destination and the master plan here: https://lnkd.in/gi9Jgq5p

Construction of the new Sharon Woods playground is underway!

 Demolition and renovation of the existing playground next to the Pavilion Grove shelter is scheduled to begin.

 The existing playground site will be replaced with new amenities and will be reopened when the new playground opens later this year. Have questions and want to learn more? Visit: https://lnkd.in/g72vktGM

We are thrilled to announce that we have begun paving the 4.5-mile golf cart path at the Miami Whitewater Forest Golf Course. Want to see the other projects we're actively working on? Visit: https://lnkd.in/ggcFMGHK

We are delighted to share that The Farmer Family Foundation provided a gift of $3 million plus a matching gift of $2 million, which could bring the total value to $7 million, to Great Parks Forever, the philanthropic partner of Great Parks. These funds will be used to build new trails, new park facilities and amenities as well as improved access to conservation areas. This announcement adds to previous major gifts to Great Parks Forever, with recent support coming from the James J. and Joan A. Gardner Family Foundation, Bob and Jeanne Coughlin Foundation, the Harold C. Schott Foundation and United Dairy Farmers. We would like to thank The Farmer Family Foundation for their support as we continue to expand our green spaces for present and future generations.

Are you up for a challenge? Great Parks' Park Passport is a guide to help you explore our natural destinations throughout the region while discovering new adventures along the way! Beginning today, you can get your Park Passport in visitor centers at the following destinations:
 - Winton Woods - Sharon Woods - Woodland Mound
- Glenwood Gardens
- Miami Whitewater Forest The first 100 guests to pick up their Passport will receive a limited edition sticker sheet! Once completed, return to one of the above visitor centers with your Passport to have it stamped and receive a free gift. Show us your adventures! Share your notes, sketches and experiences on social media! Tag us and use #FindYourWild on Facebook and Instagram. Become a Great Parks expert and learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gdbCPQj9

We are thrilled to share that Sharon Woods has been selected as the winner of the hiking spot category in the 2024 Family Choice Awards. Thank you to all who voted!

The Sharon Centre playground is coming together nicely! Want to learn more about this new thrilling destination for the little ones? Visit: https://lnkd.in/g72vktGM