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1. What hours are parks open?
A) 6 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.
2. Where can I obtain information on Cincinnati’s Parks- park locations, hiking trails, bike paths, park maps, etc.?
A) Contact Cincinnati Park’s visitor center (513-352-4080) or go to Cincinnati Park’s WEB site, www.cincinnatiparks.com for a complete listing of all parks, park information, and maps.
3. I need information about a Hamilton County Park.
Call 521-PARK or go to www.hamiltoncountyparks.org/ for information on:
- Embshoff Woods
- Farbach-Werner
- Glenwood Gardens
- Lake Isabella
- Little Miami Golf Center
- Miami Whitewater Forest
- Mitchell Memorial Forest
- Sharon Woods
- Shawnee Lookout
- Triple Creek
- Winton Woods
- Withrow Nature Preserve
- Woodland Mound
4. How do I obtain information on the use/rentals of picnic shelters/areas, Mt. Airy Forest lodges, bandstands, outdoor wedding areas, and on Alms Park Pavilion, Ault Park Pavilion, the French House, Krohn Conservatory, Mt. Echo Park Pavilion and the Friendship Pavilion at Theodore M. Berry International Park?
Call 513-357-2604 for facility and rental fee information or to make reservations for picnic shelters, group picnic areas, outdoor wedding areas and bandstands. Information can also be found on Cincinnati Park's WEB site at www.cincinnatiparks.com and go to Services Quick Jump and click on Reservations. Contact Cincinnati Park's rental agent Historic Properties Management for facility and rental fee information or to make reservation for Alms Park pavilion, Ault Park Pavilion, the French House, Krohn Conservatory, Mt. Echo Park Pavilion and the Friendship Pavilion at Theodore M. Berry International Park: 513-351-4777 or visit their WEB site at http://www.parkweddings.com/.
5. what is the process for holding special events in a Cincinnati Park, such as a bicycle & foot races, dances, community or religious social outreach activities, festivals/fairs, art sculpture exhibits and special observances?
Call 513-357-2605 for information on application procedures for obtaining a Cincinnati Park Board special use permit and associated use stipulations and fees or visit Park’s WEB site, www.cincinnatiparks.com and go to Services Quick Jump and click on Permits.
6. Where can I find information about special events happening in Cincinnati Parks?
Call the Cincinnati Parks visitor center, 513-352-4080 or visit the events/programs calendar on Park’s WEB site, www.cincinnatiparks.com and go to Services Quick Jump and click on Event Calendar.
7. Where do I buy a quarterly/annual-parking permit for Burnet Woods?
Burnet Woods parking permits are sold at the Visitor Center located in Krohn Conservatory and are needed if parking for more than 2 consecutive hours in the park. Permit holders must display their permits and park in designated parking areas, weekdays only. Permit costs - quarterly permits: $125, annual permits: $350. Call 513-352-4080 for more information or go to the Krohn page on Cincinnati Park’s WEB site www.cincinnatiparks.com to obtain a mail in order form.
8. What are the volunteer opportunities in Cincinnati Parks and who do I call to sign up as a volunteer?
Volunteer assistance is welcomed at Krohn Conservatory, at Nature Centers and programs, and to help with park beautification/maintenance projects. Call Cincinnati Parks volunteer coordinator, 513-352-4080 or visit Cincinnati Park’s WEB site, www.cincinnatiparks.com for more information.
9. Where are the offices of the Cincinnati Board of Park Commissioners located and, the Director’s Office?
The Commissioner’s office and Director’s office are located at 950 Eden Park Drive, the main entrance to Eden Park off of Gilbert Avenue. Call 513-352-4079 for more information.
10. When and where does the Cincinnati Board of Park Commissioners hold their meetings?
Public meetings of the Park Board are usually held once a month at 9:00 a.m. on the third Thursday of the month at the Park Board’s administration office, 950 Eden Park Drive. Call the Board’s office at 513-352-4079 to confirm meeting dates and times.
11. There is a ‘distressed’ wild animal in my yard. Whom do I call for assistance?
Contact a private animal control company or for deer, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife, 513-385-7396. For injured ‘baby’ animals call Second Chance, 513-875-3433. To report poaching issues, call the ODNR’s Xenia office, 937-372-9261. For injured birds of prey contact Raptor Inc., 513-825-3325.
12. Does Cincinnati Parks have a dog park where dogs are permitted to be off-leash?
Cincinnati Parks has developed approximately two acres in Mt. Airy Forest into a park for dogs. The area is fenced and usage rules are posted on site. Dogs may run leash-free in this dog park, when accompanied by a guardian. The dog park is located at Mt. Airy Forest's Highpoint Picnic Area on Westwood Northern Blvd. between Montana Ave. and North Bend Road.
13. Does the Park Department manage public athletic leagues, community recreation centers, swimming pools, senior centers, golf courses, therapeutic recreation programs, and along the downtown central riverfront- Sawyer Point and Yeatmans Cove?
No. These programs/facilities are managed by the Cincinnati Recreation Department. For more information call 513-352-4000, or visit Recreation’s WEB site: http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/crc/pages/-4993-/
14. What winter activities does Cincinnati Parks offer?
Ice skating is permitted on the lakes in Eden Park when conditions are deemed safe (look for the blue flags), sledding, and cross-country skiing permitted in all park area unless otherwise posted. In addition, outdoor public nature education programs continue throughout the winter months. Call Cincinnati Park’s Nature Education Division for more information: 513-321-6070.
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