BRINGING ON PARK BOARD FISCAL YEAR 2015 ANNUAL REPORT THE GREEN Below: The exterior of looks festive as it celebrates the 20th anniversary with this year’s “Butterflies of the Phillipines” show

TABLE OF CONTENTS Our Mission Message from the President 4 Waterfront Events 14 Business Services 24-25 Conserving, managing, Awards & Accomplishments 6 Smale Riverfront Park 15-17 Parks Foundation 26 sustaining, and enhancing Parks’ natural and Organization Chart/Contact Info 7 Explore Nature! 18-19 Financial Services 26 cultural resources and public greenspaces — for Greenspace Program 8 Carol Ann’s Carousel 20 Maintenance Cost Centers 28-29 the enjoyment, enlightenment, and enrichment Volunteers 10-11 Parks Advisory Council 21 Our Sponsors & Partners 30 of the Cincinnati community. Photography by: Gary Kessler Planning & Design 12-13 Krohn Conservatory 22-23 Meet Our Parks Staff 31

Photography by: Gary Kessler

Clockwise From Upper Left: Children enjoying an evening playing in the fountains at Washington Park; child admires butterfly at Krohn Conervatory’s Butterfly Show; the P&G go Vibrantscape is a fun and new musical way to play at Smale Riverfront Park; the water fountains at Pichler Plaza provide visitors with a night time light show that delights; recent graduates of Explore Nature! Camp Canine at ; visitors go Ordovician Fishin’ with Explore Nature! fossil searches at French Park. Page 2 | 3 Photography by: Robert Flischel Bringing on the Green Photography by: Gary Kessler A MESSAGE FROM THE

PRESIDENT

The Park Board is eternally grateful for the generous gift to Smale Riverfront Park by corporate“ and community sponsors. We hardly “know the words to say to let you know just how much we appreci- ate all you have done to make Smale Riverfront Park the envy of Cincinnati Parks...Bringing on the Green

every American city! We are proud of the achievements made in Fiscal Year 2015. to face challenges such as the Emerald Ash Borer and the Cincinnati Parks completed Phase 5 construction of Smale impact to Cincinnati’s tree canopy. Cincinnati Parks success The Park Board is proud of the many accomplishments of Fiscal Year 2015. The first Park Riverfront Park, which opened eleven new elements for visitors relies on our strong “parknerships,” many volunteers, and Board sponsored River Grill before the Big Chill was a resounding success with over to enjoy. Your Cincinnati Parks continues to be recognized for community support. With your help, Cincinnati Parks contin- 12,650 patrons, 52 professional teams, and 28 backyard teams. Plans are already under- excellence, and was humbled to receive the 2015 Alice and ues to focus on new innovative ways to provide clean, safe, way for the second annual River Grill event to be held October 9 and 10, 2015. Harris Weston Apple Award that honored Cincinnati Parks reliable, green, beautiful, and enriching parks for all visitors Our ninth annual Mayor’s Corporate Challenge was record breaking – 1,309 volunteers contributions to Cincinnati’s build environment. We continue to experience and enjoy. from 21 participating companies completed 39 projects throughout Cincinnati Parks. One of those many projects included the All-Star Game Floral carpet in Smale Riverfront Park, which was completed with the support of General Electric volunteers.

Our thriving parks and appealing green spaces have received many accolades throughout Fiscal Year 2015. Our Urban Forestry program received the 2015 Gold Leaf Award, which recognized Cincinnati Parks’ programs to manage invasive species and the 2015 Heritage Award, which recognized the reforestation of Mr. Airy Forest, urban tree canopy assessment, and fall Re-Leaf program with Duke Energy. Please continue to read the enclosed pages which detail the many awards and accomplishments Cincinnati Parks achieved during the year.

On behalf of the Board of Park Commissioners, I want to thank the Honorable Mayor John Cranley and the members of City Council, our Parks Foundation Trustees, all Park employees, community partners, and volunteers for their dedication and commitment to “Brining on the Green” in our spectacular park system, and thus our great city. Cincinnati Parks is a renowned treasure for all to enjoy!

Otto M. Budig, Jr. Cincinnati Board of Park Commissioners PRESIDENT

Clockwise From Upper Left: Snow dusted trees at Fountain Square; Explore Nature!’s staff are ready for the annual magic forest halloween hikes; Sawyer Point hosts the ; Nature Next Door campers discover that worms can be fun; beautiful spring flowers bloom during the Krohn Merri Gaither Smith Robert D. H. Anning Susan F. Castellini Dianne Rosenberg Conservatory’s Early Spring Show “Falling Water Gardens; a Modern VICE PRESIDENT work of Nature”. Page 4 | 5 Bringing on the Green Aw aRDS & Accomplishments Contact Us

The Park Board Visitor Center is located inside Krohn Conservatory in and is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 513-352-4080.

Cincinnatus Association Siritp of America Award Park Director East District Parks Park Advisory Councils Willie F. Carden, Jr. 513-352-4079 Lou Sands 513-321-8439 Jackie Binford 513-352-4079 Award given for exhibiting conspicuous and enduring contributions to creating greater inclusion and promoting diversity in our community. Operations and Land Management West District Parks Volunteer Coordinator Jim Burkhardt 513-861-8970 Larry Parker 513-368-0992 Cheryl Lackey 513-357-2614 TripAdvisor 2015 Certificate of Excellence Planning & Design Waterfront Parks Park Facility Rentals, Park Special The 2015 Certificate of Excellence is a prestigious award that can only be earned Steve Schuckman 513-475-9600 Jennifer Mobley 513-352-6182 Events, and Special Use Permits through consistently great reviews, which are published on the TripAdvisor 513-357-2604 travel site. Business Services Natural Resources Management Dawn Geoppinger 513-352-2621 Dave Gamstetter 513-861-9070 Premier Park Events 513-221-2610 Event Rentals for: Krohn Conservatory, 2015 Community Builder Award Hyde Park Financial Services Urban Forestry French House, Gibson House, Ault Neighborhood Council Award given to individuals that display dedication and attention to Marijane Klug 513-357-2608 CincinnatiRobin Hunt 513-861-9070Parks Park Pavilion, Pavilion, Berry community concerns. Pavilion, Mt. Echo Pavilion, Maple Ridge Krohn Conservatory Carol Ann’s Carousel Lodge, The Anderson Pavilion, and Oak Andrea Schepmann 513-352-4080 Ruthann Spears 513-381-3756 Ridge Lodge City Beat 2015 Best of Cincinnati Organization Tree Explore Nature! and Nature Camps Greenspaces and Gateways Cincinnati Parks Foundation Cincinnati Parks Honored in Nine Categories. Jennifer Harten 513-321-6070 Ann Uhlman 513 - 861- 9070 Jennifer Spieser 513-861-0023

Central District Parks Land Management and Rent.com Cincinnati Top-10 City for Grads Dave Boutelle 513-478-6433 Jim Godby 513-861-9070 In a recent study by Rent.com, Cincinnati was identified as a great choice for graduates, specifically mentioning Cincinnati Parks as a key reason. Youth Employment West Smale District Arbor Day Foundation 2015 Tree City USA Recognition Marketing To qualify as a Tree City USA community, a town or city must meet four standards & Public Fuel/Fleet Relations Green Management established by the Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of State For- Technology esters. The has received Tree City USA recognition Planning/ Greenleaf for 32 years! Design East Graphic District Property Design Management Central Take Root Campaign 2015 Heritage Award District Reservations Carol Ann’s The award recognizes the reforestation of Mt. Airy Forest and innovative projects Facility Carousel such as the urban tree canopy assessment and the fall Re-Leaf program with Management Budget Natural Duke Energy. Human Explore Nature! Administration Resource Resources Information Management Technology 2015 Gold Leaf Award International Society International Special Affairs of Arboriculture Capital Project Green Award recognizes our urban forestry programs to manage invasive species, such as Events & Management Auditing Procurement the Asian Longhorn Beetle, Emerald Ash Borer, and Asian Bush Honeysuckle. Permits Volunteers Planning & Design Business Financial Services Services Architectural Foundation 2015 Alice and Harris Weston Apple Award Operations Waterfront of Cincinnati The award honors Cincinnati Parks’ contributions to Cincinnati’s built environment through the development of and innovation in the Cincinnati Parks system. Director of Parks Parks Foundation Board of Park Commissioners Urban Forestry Board Park Advisory Councils Mayor of Cincinnati

Citizens of Cincinnati

Page 6 | 7 Bringing on the Green Greenspace Program

Fall ReLeaf was able to provide 527 trees to 140 different participants in 29 communities.

The ReLeaf program’s original mission in 1988 was to provide beautifying the community, this also helps to offset the loss of trees for homeowners who either have street tree lawns that are trees in the area due to the I-75 widening project. too narrow to be planted by Urban Forestry or have overhead utility lines in them. The program has blossomed to include Staff selected 13 different species of trees this year. Building on community and school involvement, property owners and the popularity of the small native seedlings from last year’s diverse tree species selection. program, we offered Witchazel, Blackhaw Viburnum, Hop Hornbeam, Black Cherry, Pecan, and Chinquapin Oak. Having The trees are planted in the front yard and provide the beauty a mix of small, medium, and large maturing trees available for and energy-saving shade of a street tree without the costly the program allows participants and staff to select the right tree conflicts with overhead utilities. Funding from Duke Energy for the right place. All planting sites are inspected by staff to and the Cincinnati Parks Foundation allows us to provide the ensure there will not be conflicts with utilities. Urban Forestry staff members loading a free tree for a citizen Dead Ash Trees due to Emerald Ash Borer in Cincinnati Park. trees to Cincinnati property owners at no cost to them. We who came to the 2014 ReLeaf Program. have given away more than 18,000 trees in the 27 years of Right: Students of Porter-Hays School in the West End help Cincinnati celebrate its the program. official Arbor Day (4/24/15) with a ceremonial tree planting, and a visit from Mr. Tree.

Urban Forestry staff worked with several community organiza- The Greenspace program continues to change Fighting Emerald Ash Borer to keep Parks tions to provide large numbers of trees to areas impacted by with the seasons. Green and Healthy canopy loss. The Villages at Roll Hill/Fay Apartments planted additional trees to help reforest their community. Other large In July 2014, the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cin- The invasive Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been plaguing groups to receive trees were: Kennedy Heights Art Center, cinnati (MSDGC) informed the Park Board that the Memo- Cincinnati ash trees since 2007. To date, nearly 4,500 ash street Findlay Market, Dunham Recreation Center, St James Pocket randum of Understanding that began in 2009 could no longer trees and 3,000 ash park trees have died and been removed. Park, Wesleyan Cemetery and People Working Cooperatively. be continued. Park staff who worked on green infrastructure Only a small portion of these trees have been replaced due to a Additional trees were planted at ten different schools through- projects for MSDGC were reassigned within the Park Board to budget that is strained beyond its capacity to keep up with the out the city. fill vacant positions. With technical support from Park staff, tiny green bugs. MSDGC continued to work on the Rapid Run bioinfiltration More than 40 trees were planted near the intersection of swale that will result in the separation of 14.6 million gallons For the first time in over 20 years, the Urban Forestry program Marshall Ave. and Central Parkway. These were planted on lots of storm water annually from the combined sewer system. The was unable to replace every tree that was removed in fiscal where old houses had recently been demolished. In addition to project is at the top of the Lick Run Watershed and will provide year 2015. Cincinnati City Council approved a $0.01 increase clean water for the proposed stream day lighting project in in the street tree assessment, which will provide an additional South Fairmount. $100,000 in funding for the next fiscal year 2016.

Greenspace staff completed two notable accomplishments We have a very good understanding of the impact of EAB on before the termination of the MSDGC/MOU. Park staff created our forests; however, we are only beginning to understand the the maps, natural resource analysis, and a substantial portion impact of the removal of thousands of trees on human health. of the analysis work that forms the first Lower Mill Creek A research team from the U.S. Forest Service looked at data Watershed Action Plan. The plan was approved by the from 1,296 affected counties and came to a simple conclusion – Environmental Protection Agency in October 2015 and will having fewer trees may be bad for your health. Cincinnati lead to the availability of grant funds for Mill Creek enhance- Park Board & Christ Hospital partnered with research forester, ments and watershed management projects. Geoffrey Donovans to explore the impact of EAB on crime and health. Findings are expected to be published during the In November 2014, staff learned that a United States Forest 2016 fiscal year. Service Grant (prepared by staff) was awarded to the Glenway Woods wetland basin project that is planned to begin in the Our program is resolved to continue the process of canopy fall of 2015. The grant will fund native tree, understory, and closure to provide visitors with green shade and the health wetland plantings within Glenway Woods Park. benefits of forests now and for years to come.

Page 8 | 9 Above: Spring floral display at Fountain Square (Parks maintain the planters at Fountain Square under contract to 3CDC) Bringing on the Green Each year new groups, individuals, and companies join our ongoing efforts to help make Cincinnati Parks more beautiful and enjoyable for all citizens. In fiscal year 2015, a total Park of 3,314 individuals donated 43,215 hours of their time and talents to help Cincinnati Parks maintain our status as one of the top urban park systems in the country. These Board dedicated volunteers were equivalent to 20.7 full-time employees, and they saved Cincinnati Parks a total value of $1.08 million. The above numbers also reflect volunteer Volunteers hours from the Deer Culling Program and Explore Nature!

Above: General Electric volunteers were at the Mayor’s Corporate Above: Volunteers at the bridge planters planting and mulching during Challenge and planted the Major League Baseball All-Star Floral Carpet. the Mayors Corporate Challenge; Right: Snow dusted trees at Fountain Square run by 3CDC but maintained by Cincinnati Parks.

U rbAN Forestry Beautifying Cincinnati! Community Projects Board of Park Commissioners

The Business Improvement Program began in 2014 with 17 Cincinnati Parks could not function as well as it does without The Cincinnati Park Board is comprised of exceptional communities and continues to be a success. The program the help of our community volunteers throughout the year. A community and corporate leaders who are vital to our allows all Cincinnati communities an opportunity to partici- tremendous amount of support was given by multiple groups successful organization. The Board of five Commissioners pate in a cost-share program to pay Cincinnati Park Board to and organizations for various park locations. 2,925 hours were volunteer their time and talents in support of the continued design, install three seasonal displays, and maintain flower donated by groups from Belterra, Reading Schools, Clark Mon- care and maintenance of Cincinnati Parks for everyone to 9th Annual Mayor’s pots within the community. The program was created to drive tessori, UC – Linder Student Action Team, UC – Students Today enjoy. Additional volunteerism by the Board includes: Corporate Challenge economic growth within business districts and to enhance Leaders Forever, Tri Health, Accenture, Sierra Club, Phototype, participation in ribbon cutting ceremonies, presentations community entrances. Staff contacted all 52 Cincinnati CIY Engage and First Decatur Christian Church. Green Up Day to business and community councils, public speaking The 9th annual Mayor’s Corporate Community Councils, and we are excited that 20 Communities events took place during the months of April and May. Over engagements, and attendance at special Board sessions. Challenge was very successful, with agreed to participate in the future fiscal year 2016 program. 2,000 hours were donated to help plant trees, spread mulch, 1309 volunteers from 21 participating provide a general parks clean-up and much more! companies and organizations. The day Fountain Square is always a vibrant landscape. Throughout the started early with a kick-off at Sawyer summer, Fountain Square beamed with a colorful display of Point and delivery of an energetic tropical and annual plantings. Fantastic shapes, textures, and Parks & General Electric partnered to plant this beautiful floral carpet, at Smale Riverfront welcome from Honorable Mayor John colors filled the planters and beds, ranging from scarlet canna Park, which shined for the Major League Baseball All Star Game. As plants grew they filled Cranley. Leaders from the participating and orange zinnia to lime ipomea and yellow lantana. Fountain in to form the logo groups helped to cheer the volunteers Square’s winter display was no dull matter. A creative mix of on for a day of team building and fun. evergreen trees and shrubs created an intriguing architectural A total of 39 projects were completed, backdrop for festive variegated yucca, red twig dogwoods, and with 11,745 cubic feet of mulch, 5,130 creeping juniper. cubic feet of wood chips, 11,000 annual flowers and 30 trees. Invasive honey- The Park Board teamed up with Major League Baseball, the suckle was removed and deer fencing , General Electric and the City of Cincinnati was installed. Cincinnati Parks is to make the town green! By embellishing our downtown with grateful for the efforts of all the 10,000 flowering annuals for a spectacular floral display, the corporate groups, and would like to All Star Game visitors will be welcomed and in awe of our thank them for being part of this beautiful city. Festive flower pots will represent the colors and exciting and rewarding day. One of logos of each team and will line sidewalks, including: 5000 the highlights for the 2015 Mayor flowing annuals to light up the bridge planters that cross Fort Corporate Challenge was the strategic Washington Way at Race, Vine and Walnut Streets; and a 6,000 planting of the floral carpet planted square foot floral carpet of the All Star Game logo will adorn by General Electric volunteers. Smale Riverfront Park.

Page 10 | 11 Bringing on the Green Pl aNNING & Design

Planning, Design and Facilities is responsible for Parks’ capital improvement program and budget, planning and design, and management of facilities and infrastructure. This section manages construction projects, master planning, park enhancements, renovations and repairs. Staff is also responsible for strategic and long range plan- ning, property transactions, general park development, and public art. Program highlights include the following:

Smale Riverfront Park Lytle Park Construction was completed on the latest phase of the park, Staff worked with the community to integrate the plan for the which encompasses the entire area south of Mehring Way park with the redevelopment adjacent to the park. The park plan P&G go Vibrantscape, at Smale Riverfront Park, includes exercise equipment between the Roebling Bridge and Elm Street, as well as Carol was refined and the budget was updated. Also, ODOT awarded powered by the users motion. Photography by: Gary Kessler Ann’s Carousel and the Anderson Pavilion. This was a huge the contract for the safety upgrades of the tunnel ventilation effort that included the carving and painting of the carousel system, and construction was started in the spring with ex- characters, completion of 32 carousel paintings by local artist pected completion by the summer of 2016. Most of the park will Jonathan Queen, final design detailing for all the park features, remain open during ODOT’s work on the tunnel. and the work of many contractors and subcontractors. Related projects, such as building the Riverwalk, included work by con- tractors for the Corps of Engineers and contractors for the Ohio Park Planning Capital Improvements Department of Transportation (ODOT). Design revisions were Numerous park plans were developed in conjunction with - Bandstand was renovated. also completed for the transient boat dock. The specific features neighborhoods, civic groups, and developers. These included: ‐ Concrete repairs were carried out at Krohn, Ault Park, of the park that were completed included: the creation of a plan for Ault Commons, which anticipated a the Waterfront, and La Boiteaux Nature Center. privately funded walkway and new landscape enhancements ‐ New furnaces were installed at the Administration ‐ Heekin/PNC Grow Up Great Adventure Playground around the informal soccer field; developer‐funded improve- Building, Hauck House, Trailside Nature Center, and ‐ Pichler Fountains/Vine Street Plaza & Cascades ments at Auburn Triangle and Johnson Park; and the comple- Gibson House. ‐ Carol Ann’s Carousel tion and approval of a new plan for reconstruction of Mont- ‐ Sculptures were cleaned and restored at Lytle Park, the ‐ Anderson Pavilion gomery Triangle in Pleasant Ridge. In conjunction with the Waterfront, Eden Park, and . ‐ P&G go Vibrantscape Mayor’s Office, staff also prepared plans for several new park ‐ Comfort station renovations were completed at ‐ Vine Street Water Garden development initiatives, including advancement of the Burnet Alms Pavilion. ‐ Great Lawn Woods Plan; site planning for the grounds of Westwood Town ‐ Riverwalk Hall; and further planning for Mt. Airy Forest, building on that Facility Management ‐ Gardner Tree Grove & Rose Garden park’s master plan. The plans for Mt. Airy included explor- This section carried out preventive maintenance and repairs at ‐ Castellini Esplanade ing the potential for restaurant/beer garden development and over 120 buildings, as well as maintenance for the infrastruc- ‐ Rosenberg Swings meeting with representatives of the off‐road biking community ture of fountains, utilities, hose boxes and furnishings. There ‐ Portland Loo to discuss a mountain bike . Staff work on Burnet Woods were over 4,000 scheduled preventive maintenance tasks com- included participating in several stu- pleted, as well as hundreds of individual repair projects. Special dio projects, and a meeting with the Mayor and the President projects included the following: Photography by: Robert Flischel of University of Cincinnati to discuss park opportunities. ‐ Replacing over 200 lights in the SRP Walnut Street Cascade and interactive fountain. Staff also worked with a developer on advancing plans for ‐ Installing four new furnaces. Inwood Park. This included a presentation to the City Planning ‐ Extensive work in support of the River Grill before the Big Chill. Commission and several private developments, which through ‐ Preparation and follow‐up work along the waterfront property swaps, would enhance park opportunities and in- in response to a major flood of the . clude developer‐funded maintenance. Staff also participated in a charette and discussions on the creation of a new park in Lower Price Hill on the Ohio River called Price Landing. Trails and Greenways Work advanced in several areas, facilitated by a grant from Interact with Health to develop a plan to connect various trail corridors within the city. Specific trail alignments were further developed for the Ohio River Trail, Wasson Way, Little Duck Creek, Mill Creek and the Little Miami Trail (and how these trails would link up). Staff also participated in the third annual Regional Trails Summit. Photography by: Gary Kessler

Above: Carol Ann’s Carousel & The Anderson Pavilion are beautiful new features against the Cincinnati skyline. Above: P&G go Vibrantscape, in Smale Riverfront Park, features a series of interactive elements and exercise features for people of all ages. Page 12 | 13 Bringing on the Green Above Right: Pichler Plaza, in Smale Riverfront Park, colors illuminate the plaza and enchant children of all ages. Right: Kids venture across the climbing bridge at the Heekin Family/PNC Grow up Great Adventure Playground in Smale Riverfront Park. The Bunbury Music Festival, located at Sawyer Point, is an annual three day event with six stages, over 100 performances, with nearly 20,000 persons in attendance each day

U.S. Soldiers demonstrate an armored personnel carrier to visitors attending Cincinnati Parks’ first Welcome Home Veterans: A Salute to Service event at Sawyer Point. Waterfront IT’s Where we Smale Riverfront Park Ribbon Cuttings Waterfront is a beautiful venue for all of Cincinnati to enjoy!

The Cincinnati Parks Waterfront is comprised of International Friendship Park, Bicentennial Commons at Sawyer Point, Yeatman’s Cove, and Smale Riverfront Park. As host to over 100 events annually, Waterfront has over 1 million visitors throughout the year. Cincinnati Parks Waterfront is Heekin Family/PNC Grow Up P&G go Vibrantscape bringing on the green as the proud venue to green certified events, such as the Flying Pig Marathon GreatP Adventure Playground This is all fun, and fun for all. Here you’ll find talking tubes, and Bluegrass for Babies. The Waterfront also rolls out the green carpet to welcome new events, This playground next to the layRoebling Suspension Bridge exercise pieces, a giant foot piano, a flying pig, and water including the Cincinnati Flower Show, the River Grill before the Big Chill, and the Tri-State Firefighters contains a rock climbing canyon, log climbers, twin racing pumps and channels that can be activated to flood a granite Chili Cook Off. Working every day to ripen the landscape for enriching activities, Cincinnati Parks slides, a rope bridge and a mist feature. (Image Shown Above) relief map of the park. Waterfront has over 30 Park Board sponsored events and 35 facility rentals, and is the preeminent location for fun in Cincinnati’s front yard. Weekends at the Waterfront range from family gatherings Pichler Fountains and Plaza Rosenberg Swings and corporate functions, to large events such as the Bunbury Music Festival, Cincinnati Blues The steps aligning with Vine Street are flanked by water A series of shade pergolas, each containing two porch-size Festival, the Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion, Brew Ha Ha, and the Christian Moerlein cascades, and a plaza containing a fountain, a reflecting pool, swings, are positioned along the upper river walk with great Lager House Uberdrome Oktoberfest. The Cincinnati Parks Waterfront is a beautiful venue for water curtains, and glass balconies. views of the river. Sets of swings are found on the east side of all of Cincinnati to enjoy! the park at the Duke Energy Garden and above the great lawn Anderson Pavilion on the west side of the park. A banquet center on the floor below the carousel is a setting for parties, weddings and corporate functions. The center features Gardner Family Grove and Rose Garden views of the lower park and the river. A plush garden with a variety of roses, located in the West Tree PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: Deer Culling Grove, is a venue for weddings and other special events. This Carol Ann’s Carousel 1.75 acre tree grove is home to about 100 trees including red 2014/2015 marked the 6th safe 125 volunteer hunters passed preparing hunter packets. One hunter and his wife A jewel box on the city’s front porch, the carousel showcases oak, honey locust, American elm, redbud and an understory and successful bow hunting the qualifications to par- Hunter volunteers have logged prepared several venison animals iconic to Cincinnati history and culture within a glass of low flowering shrubs and herbaceous plants. season for parks. ticipate in the bow hunting over 57,900 hours since the roasts which were sampled building set on a plaza fronting Ted Berry Way. Paintings on the program. Almost 45% of those beginning, providing an esti- to visitors at the Native carousel feature Cincinnati parks and landmarks. 154 deer were harvested from hunters were successful at har- mated cost savings of $579,000 American Harvest Weekend Photography by: Gary Kessler 11 parks during the season. vesting deer, 25% harvested to Cincinnati Parks. at Krohn Conservatory. It multiple deer. was one of the more popular A ribbon cutting is also planned for the Castellini Esplanade Castellini Esplanade A total of 787 deer have been Thanks to the deer culling stops that weekend! in July 2015. Ideal for farmer’s markets, its design reflects the historic charac- harvested since the beginning 10 hunters volunteered to help program, thousands of acres ter of the produce industry formerly housed here. The unique of the bow hunting program. with qualifications and of native and wild species Also opening in July are the Great Lawn, Vine Street Water setting includes moveable picnic tables set on rails, signs and have been preserved. Garden,Above: Heekin and Family/PNC Portland GrowLoo. Up Great Adventure Playground in Smale Riverfrontmarkers Park with a fruit-cart look, and illustrations of produce that Page 14 | 15 Bringing on the Green add color to an already artful scene. Smale Riverfront Park reconnects downtown to the Ohio River and links the chain of parks along the water. It is a park of is more than anything a collection of local, regional and national efforts. Over $50 million of City, State and Federal funds vistas, of gatherings and celebrations, of recreation, contemplation, and inspiration. The River is always alive here, and have been invested in the park combined with over $42 million of private funding. The park is managed by the Cincinnati this place is a kind of community epicenter for our River City. Smale Riverfront Park reflects Queen City culture, the park Park board, which leads the planning, design, fund-raising and construction efforts. Photography by: Gary Kessler

Page 16 | 17 Bringing on the Green EXPLORE NATURE! PROGRAMS

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: Park Naturalists lead a variety of educational programs from five nature centers, neighborhood parks and Greenleaf preserves, and diverse community sites for students of all ages. Programs, events, and activities are offered throughout the year to include everything from school, senior, and scout programs to nature hikes, birthday This year marks the ninth year parties, and planetarium shows. Special events include Maple in Mt. Airy, Winter in the Woodlands, and Hal- of the Cincinnati Park Board’s loween Hikes at which Naturalists interpret the natural world. Summer nature camps and inner city nature Mayor’s Greenleaf Summer camps are signature programs found at parks and recreation areas throughout the city, and are with a strong Youth Jobs Program. We have tradition. The Park Board has had nature programs since the late 1930’s. hired a total of 41 Cincinnati youth who will work eight weeks throughout our park system. Youth workers will spend their days helping to Award Winning Summer Day Camps Nature Next Door: Inner City Outreach keep our City parks clean, safe, reliable, green, beautiful, Recognition of the quality of Cincinnati Parks’ summer This year-round outreach program provides hands-on learning and enriching. The majority camp programs has always been reflected in the evaluations in science and natural history topics during the summer and of our youth staff will plant, completed by parents, but it is nice to receive regional awards at schools during the academic year. The free eight-week mulch, clean, paint, and too. Starting in 2010 and repeated again in 2012, Cincinnati summer session encourages children to explore nature in their 510 5 children 610 adults 396 adults 3023 children 2835 adults pick-up litter while learning Magazine subscribers voted us “Best of the City” and stated own neighborhood greenspaces; such as Lincoln Recreation 215 Paid School Programs 17 Senior Programs 54 Public Programs to take pride in their commu- that Park Board nature camps were “the gold standard for day Center Play Area (West End), Fleischmann Gardens (Avondale), nity. Other youth will work at camps”. In the fall of 2014, readers of Cincinnati Family maga- Roselawn Park (Roselawn), and Washington Park (OTR). Krohn Conservatory, Explore zine nominated our camps for the “Best of Parenting” award. During the 2014 – 2015 school year, Nature Next Door reached Nature, the Waterfront and 810 students at 14 under-served schools. This included a fall our new Carol Ann’s Carou- visit to a greenspace near each school, a winter visit inside the sel. These sites will teach our classroom, and a spring visit to Avon Woods Nature Preserve youth why and how to provide (funded with a $7,500 Time Warner grant). 224 children 72 adults 2430 children 49 adults 1615 adults excellent customer services to 12 Home School 147 Nature Next Door 71 Adult Programs/ our citizens and guests. We are Programs school programs Meetings continuing with our Life-Skill component which will teach them financial literacy, inter- view skills, leadership skills, the importance of goal setting, and a host of other topics to provide them with life coping 172 children 79 adults 992 children 251 adults 10 02 children 355 adults skills and job readiness. This year Cincinnati Parks’ 13 Birthday Parties 30 Scout Programs 50 Rentals staff fought to get the youth a pay rate increase. Council Photography by: Gary Kessler Paid Summer Camps – 1871 children attended - $127, 37 3 income Member Yvette Simpson was instrumental in helping us 4,366 child contacts (ages 3 – 14) were made at the Nature Next Door Summer Outreach maintain the same number Sessions at four city parks/greenspaces. A total of 610 adults accompanied the children. of youth by allocating more The average daily attendance was 111 participants. resources to our program. Once again Cincinnati Parks is Total Children Served = 14 , 819 Total Adults Served = 6,262 “Bringing on the Green.”

Explore Nature! Special Events and Expanded Programming • Ravine to Freedom Programming • Fall Canine Camps • Halloween Hikes • Maple in Mt. Airy • Maple Magic and Public Maple Programs • Winter and Holiday Break Camps • Amazing Family Race • Expanded Summer Camps • Home School Programming • Su Casa Summer Camp • Expanded Senior Programming • River Grill before the Big Chill • Expanded Partnership with • Joint Programs with Hamilton Cincinnati Public Schools County Extension Agency

Left: These campers have a great time exploring the creek in French Park during Explore Nature!’s Summer Camp. Page 18 | 19 Top Left: Kids learn valuable survival skills at one of Explore Natures! popular Winter Break Camps. Right: Explore Nature! brought lots of hands on fun and friends to share with children and adults during the various Smale Bringing on the Green Top Right: Contestants get their starting packets for Explore Natures! autumn Amazing Race event. Riverfront Park ribbon cuttings. Caro l ANN’s Carousel

While looking for something new to entertain and educate, a tiger, blue heron, pigeon and catfish. Each character has it’s Hours and Dates of Operations: Cincinnati Parks has turned to something decidedly old: a own connection to Cincinnati and is meant to offer a way to Reds’ Opening Day to Labor Day wooden Carousel. On May 16th, Carol Ann’s Carousel, a hand- introduce history and science to children. Stop by the gift shop 11 am – 7 pm (Closed Mondays) carved wooden carousel filled with whimsical and purchase a memento booklet to get the full stories behind characters related to Cincinnati life, history and culture, all of the characters. Day after Labor Day to December 31st opened its doors for the first time. The carousel is named for 11 am – 4 pm (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays) Carol Ann Haile, who, along with her husband Ralph, had a The amazing fascia paintings by artist Jonathan Queen and the passion and commitment for communities on both banks of the stunning view of the Roebling Bridge makes the Carousel a January 2nd to Before Reds’ Opening Day Ohio River. Together, they had the desire to advance the quality must see for all. 11 am – 4 pm (Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays) of life for the Greater Cincinnati region. Carol Ann’s Carousel brings back memories to many and Carousel Rides $2 per person Upon entering the glass building, you are struck by the beauty creates new memories as parents bring little ones for their first of the Carousel itself and the views of the Ohio River. The ride or birthday celebration, couples get engaged, and fiancés Carousel is available for private rentals. Carousel offers 44 different characters to choose to ride such as wed. Create your own memory at Carol Ann’s Carousel!

Photography by: Robert Flischel Above: Carol Ann’s Carousel against a summer evening sky. Below: Carol Ann’s Carousel at Smale Riverfront Park is a place for memories to be made. Below: Young, and young at heart, have come out to enjoy and ride the cast of characters at Carol Ann’s Carousel.

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Alms Park Advisory Council Columbia-Tusculum Arlene Golembiewski Ault Park Advisory Council Mt. Lookout Susan Laing Avon Woods Advisory Council North Avondale/Paddock Hills Joyce Coleman Bradford-Felter-Tanglewood College Hill Jay Staples Burnet Woods/Mt. Storm PAC Corryville/Clifton/CUF Steve Slack California Woods Council California John Lindberg/Jim Farfsing Drake Park Advisory Council Kennedy Heights Michelle Dragga Eden Park Advisory Council Walnut Hills/Mt. Adams Fred Orth Fleischmann Gardens Council Avondale Melvin & Brenda Grier Kennedy Heights/Woodford Parks Kennedy Heights Kate Kern/Lisa Pickering LaBoiteaux Woods Council College Hill Drew Asimus Mt. Echo Advisory Council East Price Hill James Turner/Erie Buhrer Northside Greenspace, Inc. Northside Anita Buck Owls Nest Advisory Council E. Walnut Hills/Evanston Rae Vuic Rapid Run Advisory Council West Price Hill Mary Jo Bazeley Sayler Park Advisory Council Sayler Park Amy Searcy Smale Riverfront Park /Central Riverfront Linda Phillips Stanbery Park Advisory Council Mt. Washington Mark Lorenz/P. Elgersma Wilson Commons Council East Price Hill Mary Croft

Photography by: Robert Flischel Photography by: Mandy Paige Photography

NE W PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: Volunteer Adopt-A-Day

A new feature of the Krohn Conservatories ‘Butterfly Show’ is days of the show. That is over 50% of the show being fully the Adopt-a-Day program, where organizations provide full adopted! This reflects how much the community truly appreci- volunteer coverage for an entire day of the show. This year, we ates this beautiful exhibit and how eager they are to partner with had our highest response yet, with 27 organizations adopting 41 Cincinnati Parks.

Page 20 | 21 Bringing on the Green KROHN CONSERVATORY

The Summer Show of 2014, presented by Scherzinger Termite Our Fall Show “Ancient Gardeners; Indigenous Earthworks,” PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: and Pest Control, started the 2015 fiscal year with “An Edible was presented by Scherzinger Termite and Pest Control and Krohn Volunteers Landscape.” The show served as an example of a multipurpose featured a replica of the Serpent Mound built by ancient Native residential garden by successfully combining ornamental flow- Americans in Fort Ancient, Ohio. Other events included our The volunteers at the Irwin M. Krohn Conservatory serve ers with fruits and vegetables. This theme brought on the green annual fall Bonsai and orchid shows, and a new series of early in many capacities by contributing their time, energy and by demonstrating how homeowners can improve their health morning Yoga sessions on Tuesdays. talent to help fulfill the mission of our organization. Our through fresh and sustainable sources of nutrition and exercise. volunteers play an important role in creating links among Numerous events were associated with the show including In November, the garden railways and historical botanical schools, garden clubs, and the community. Family Food Camps, Urban Gardening seminars, and a small architecture returned for the “Magic and Mistletoe” Holiday farmers market each Saturday. Show. Scherzinger Termite and Pest Control and Huntington Krohn Conservatory currently has 841 active volunteers that contributed 9,061.75 hours! They brought on the green by saving the Cincinnati Park Board $194,465.15 in Left: The Holiday Show at Krohn features several interactive displays volunteer time! and attracts over 20,000 visitors every year; Above: The first ever Lego Building competition sold out and quickly became a Spring Show favorite. Our volunteers are comprised of Horticulture Helpers, Bonsai Masters, Krohn Crafters, Warder Nursery Assistants, Bank sponsored the show, which featured even more garden Tour Guides, Holiday Show Ambassadors, and Butterfly railways; including three new tracks in the fern house. Associ- Show volunteers. Collectively, they provide assistance and ated events included: “Be Healthy Be Happy for the Holidays,” inspiration to the staff and the community. “Be Crafty for the Holidays,” and the educational exhibit, “The Evergreen Advisor.” The 20th annual international butterfly show, “Butterflies of the Philippines”, had 847 volunteers donate 6,185 hours! January 2015 started with “Falling Water Gardens; a Modern They assisted with special events, school groups, building work of Nature.” The show was sponsored by Scherzinger Ter- props and securing doors so we don’t have any escapees! mite and Pest Control and included traditional flowering bulbs Without the help of these volunteers, we would not be able and pansies framed by geometric water features inspired by ar- to have a Butterfly Show. chitect Frank Lloyd Wright. Several popular events held during the show continued to bring on the green, including morning Krohn Conservatory Volunteer Hours at a Glance: yoga sessions; a stained glass window demonstration that left Horticulture Helpers 1,335.50 standing room only; five Bonsai classes; a well-attended Krohn Bonsai Masters 335.50 by Candlelight event; a Krohn Zone educational event featur- Krohn Crafters 233.00 ing a demonstration by Maverick Chocolates (very popular); a Warder Nursery Assistants 132.50 Lego competition that resulted in local sponsorship and media Tour Guides 122.50 coverage by WXIX, WLWT, WCPO, and WKRC; a fashion show Holiday Show Ambassadors 717.75 sponsored by Chico’s; and a lecture on designing water features Butterfly Show 6,185.00 for the home landscape by Pool Master alum, Adam Wyman.

Left: Kids enjoy the Butterflies of the Philippines as they flutter around Finally, the 2015 Butterfly Show, “Butterflies of the Philippines”, and land on their catching pads. Below: Holiday craft leader, Irene was presented by Macy’s. The show was exciting because it was the 20th anniversary, and local Filipino-America communities Friedman, leads in the creation of some special crafts for the season. became actively involved to support the show. Events included a series of photographer nights and a photo contest (sponsored by the Cincinnati Enquirer), an Earth Day celebration, Fam- ily Nights (Sponsored by Huntington Bank), a “Ladies’ Night” (sponsored by Chico’s), and many more.

Photography by: Gary Kessler

Photography by: Gary Kessler Visitor Attendance 126,656

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Marketing and Social Media PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT:

Business Services is comprised of many elements which are essential to the success of Parks. These The Marketing and Social Media team is the communication expressway between Parks Academy include: Reservations, Human Resources, Marketing & Social Media, and Graphic Design. Parks and the public. We provide the community a continuous stream of information by keeping the website current and carry on conversations with our patrons through In fiscal year 2015, various social media outlets. Social Media and Marketing are the source for people to Parks Academy held 67 hear news, see events, visit new places and experience Cincinnati Parks. In one year classes, which amounts Reservations & Special Use ”Click On” To What’s Happening At Parks! we had 454,000 visits to www.cincinnatiparks.com. This number has increased by to a total of 123 hours 20,000 visits compared to last year. Online statistics show that of the 454,000 visits, scheduled in the following Each year, family and friends come to celebrate at Cincinnati 25,538 Facebook “likes” over 1.36 million pages of the website were viewed this past year. An amazing 72% of five categories: Equipment, Parks – attending annual events, such as Ault Park Concours the visits were from new users. The marketing team continually searches for the new- Management/Supervisor, d’Elegance and Mt. Adams Cinema in the City, to hosting 19,218 Twitter followers est trends and technology to advance the Cincinnati Parks brand. The newest addi- Safety, Computer Courses, private picnics and wedding ceremonies. Over 203,300 visitors tions from the social media market trends are Pinterest and Instagram. The Facebook and General Training. (of reserved picnic shelters/areas, gardens, premier facilities, 1,268 followers page has increased by 5,000 new likes and Twitter has grown by 6,000 new followers. The benefit to the Parks is and Special Use Areas) enjoyed the “green” of Parks in fiscal gained from developing year 2015, with over 860 reservations! 454,000 visits to www.cincinnatiparks.com The combined efforts of advertising through three websites, five social media employees’ competencies platforms in conjunction with numerous press releases and targeted market emails and increasing their skill has made Cincinnati Parks a nationally recognized parks system. We have set the knowledge in the employees bar high for marketing efforts by a city parks department and created for Cincinnati areas of work. This leads a national, iconic brand. to a boost in employee morale and motivates them to perform better. A trained Graphic Design employee translates into improved work quality and As Parks’ is ‘Bringing on the Green’ throughout the City of Cincinnati, the Graphic ensures we keep qualified Design team is responsible for visually communicating all of the various initiatives. and productive workers Design materials are created to educate and inspire visitors of the Krohn Conser- who help the department vatory; photographs are taken to excite and capture Carol Ann’s Carousel’s cast of succeed. characters; and whimsical illustrations are created to show families how much fun it is to Explore Nature!

Designers wear many hats: conceptual artist, production designer, print coordinator, project manager, art director and occasional copywriter. Utilizing these skills, the graphic design medium can be print, digital media, or signage. Pieces may include Photography by: Mandy Paige Photography logos, photographs, text, and graphic elements.

While each print or digital piece (for the public or internal audience), is a work of Below: Beautiful tomatoes design, they are all part of a larger system to showcase the Parks organization. The harvested from Krohn design of the visual system—the relationships between all of those parts—is where Conservatory’s Summer Show: Edible Landscape the designers bring value. Photography by: Gary Kessler

Eent v SPOTLIGHT: Rivergrill Before the Big Chill

Inaugural River Grill before the Big Chill event in the Kansas Barbecue World occurred October 2014. Over 12,650 patrons came to Food Championship. Special Sawyer Point to watch the Pro and Backyard teams prepare thanks to our presenting their entries and taste some finger lickin’ barbecue. The event sponsors Fifth Third Bank. Save was a success in part to the 800 volunteer hours put towards fa- the date and join us October 9 & cilitating the weekend festivities. 52 professional teams and 28 10 to Park your butt in our park. backyard teams vied for over $20,000 in prize money and a spot

Above Left to Right: Kids enjoy a birthday party at Carol Ann’s Carousel; Horseshoe Casino’s team of volunteer’s at the kick-off rally at Sawyer Point for the 9th Annual Mayor’s Corporate Challenge; The Anderson Pavilion is set to welcome the Page 24 | 25 Jordanian delegation to sign a new Sister City Park agreement; Rivergrill Before the Big Chill team of competitors celebrates Bringing on the Green their win. Right: Carol Ann’s Carousel Ribbon cutting ceremony occurred this spring! CINCINNATI PARK FOUNDATION FINANA CI L SERVICES / OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2015

Special Projects › Gardner Family contributed $2.3 million for the Gardner Cincinnati Parks’ all-funds budget in 2015 was $22.5 million. Of this total, 21% came from non-tax supported sources such as Family Grove & Rose Garden grants, donations, endowments, and sponsorships, as well as fees and permits. Private fund-raising for parks is led by the Cincinnati Parks Foundation. Exclusive of capital improvements, the basic park operation budget component of the above total › Carousel paintings and Crown Jewel Wall generate 138 was over $16.3 million. gifts totaling $169,350 Admissions, fees, rents, permits, and sales generated close to $2,390,120 in revenue funds. › Introduced Carousel figure donors to Jonathan Queen at Private endowments provided over $817,500 in funding. exclusive event Of the $16.3 million all-funds operating budget, 17% came from non-tax resources.

Foundation › Cincinnati Parks receives an estimated 6 million visits per year. Over 250,000 people visit the Krohn Conservatory each year, › 54% increase in grant funding (18 grants provided which generates an economic impact of over $29.8 million to the Greater Cincinnati region. $260,500) › In 2015, the Park Board leveraged 75 cents in funds and services for every taxpayer dollar received! History of Parks return on › Elected seven new Trustees to the Foundation board every tax dollar: $.42 in 2003, $.46 in 2004, $.50 in 2005, $.51 in 2006, $.62 in 2007, $.66 in 2008, $.68 in 2009, $.83 in 2010, $.74 in 2011, $.83 in 2012, $.83 in 2013, $.84 in 2014, and in 2015 $.82. › Developed new facebook page for the Foundation › The Park Board is a leader in community volunteerism, thanks to the generosity of our citizens. In 2015, a total of 3,314 people Friends of Cincinnati Parks volunteered 43,215 hours, which is equivalent to 20.7 additional full time employees for the year. › Friends of Parks support increased by 33% (687 donors contributed $212,414; exceeding goal by 24%)

› Challenge grant goal met: 427 new donors contributed 2015 Park Board Operating Resources Budget - $16,279,820 $76,949, PLUS a $10,000 matching grant General and › Developed new campaign slogan: “Our parks are Infrastructure Funds 62% priceless. Keeping them that way isn’t. Become a Friend of the Parks.” Events Restricted Funds 15 % › 58 new sponsors for all Foundation events Stormwater Fund 5% The mission of the Parks Foundation Endowment Funds 5% › 886 guests attended Hats Off Luncheon, which raised Greenspace Program 2% Street Tree Assessment 11 % is to build broad-based private/ over $311,000, an increase of 10.6% over 2013

public partnerships, supporting the › Gentlemen of Style & Substance event raised $50,500 with 285 people in attendance conservation and enhancement of our › Golf Outing raised $28,600, an increase of 9% City’s parks and greenspaces. › The Second Annual Children’s Tea in the Park welcomed 2015 Park Board Operating Expenses Budget - $16,279,820 250 guests and raised over $17,000 Krohn Conservatory 8% Explore Nature! 4% › Beer, Bourbon & Berries raised $30,000 with 195 people Greenspace Program 2% in attendance Customer Services 2% Street Tree Assessment 11 % Administration 7% Facilities 5%

Above Top to Bottom: Ault Park provided a beautiful backdrop for the celebration of many accomplishments and contributions of our 13th Gentlemen of Style & Substance honorees; Jennifer Spieser, Executive Director, and Sarah Ground Management 61% McManus, Assistant Director, are the new faces which will greet guests at Cincinnati Parks Foundation; The Women’s Committee of Smale Riverfront Park Docents took in the views of the riverfront from the newly unveiled Rosenburg Swings. Page 26 | 27 Bringing on the Green PARKS MAINTENANCE COST CENTERS

34 10 18 26 PARKS MAINTENANCE CITY FUNDS PRIVATE FUNDS VOLUNTEER TOTAL % TOTAL 48 1 Alms $168,751 $3,635 $172,386 0.99% 2 Annwood $24,026 $ - $24,026 0.14% 36 3 Ault $625,044 $5,700 $15,580 $646,324 3.72% 29 13 4 Avon Woods $46,790 $19,624 $66,414 0.38% 5 Bellevue $51,527 $- $51,527 0.30% 09 6 Berry, Intern. Friendship $370,854 $- $370,854 2.14% 37 38 25 7 Bettman $486,072 $40,000 $2,504 $528,576 3.04% 04 8 Burnet $224,521 $9,441 $233,962 1.35% 21 41 9 Buttercup $3,347 $ - $3,347 0.02% 47 53 38 40 10 Caldwell $36,716 $6,937 $43,653 0.25% 27 31 22 11 California $36,384 $6,696 $43,080 0.25% 17 57 12 Central Parkway $117,033 $8,000 $ - $125,033 0.72% 08 07 03 13 Drake $93,713 $1,113 $94,825 0.55% 42 14 Eden $908,687 $950 $62,533 $972,170 5.60% 12 20 51 15 Fairview $45,983 $ - $45,983 0.26% 52 05 02 16 Fernbank Managed by Hamilton County Park District 15 23 17 Fleishmann $1,096 $150,000 $ - $151,096 0.87% 24 01 18 French $189,963 $950 $3,283 $194,196 1.12% 45 19 33 28 14 19 Glenway $35,107 $2,170 $37,277 0.21% 06 20 Hauck Gardens $29,130 $2,801 $31,931 0.18% 54 44 50 30 55 21 Hoffner $12,708 $ - $12,708 0.07% 43 22 Hyde Park Square $29,739 $ - $29,739 0.17% 49 35 56 23 Inwood $86,638 $ - $86,638 0.50% 32 39 24 Jackson Hill $14,868 $ - $14,868 0.09% 25 Jergens $14,540 $ - $14,540 0.08% 11 26 Kennedy $73,651 $3,562 $77,213 0.44% 27 King, Martin Luther $25,959 $612 $26,571 0.15% 28 Krohn Conservatory $742,215 $256,740 $394,162 $1,393,116 8.02% 29 Laboiteaux $11,635 $ - $11,635 0.07% 30 Lytle $65,141 $17,100 $1,002 $83,243 0.48% 31 Madison $19,513 $19,513 0.11% 32 Magrish $13,323 $13,323 0.08% 33 Mayfield $14,567 $14,567 0.08% 34 McEvoy $35,360 $35,360 0.20% 49 Smale Riverfront $877,246 $2,059 $879,304 5.07% 35 Miles Edwards $18,392 $18,392 0.11% 50 Stanbery $44,707 $2,597 $47,304 0.27% 36 Montgomery $15,859 $15,859 0.09% 51 Torrence $43,527 $2,565 $ - $46,092 0.27% 37 Morris $16,156 $16,156 0.09% 52 Valley $15,641 $ - $15,641 0.09% 38 Mt. Airy $853,507 $5,700 $241,683 $1,100,890 6.34% 53 Victory Parkway $89,620 $890 $90,511 0.52% 39 Mt. Echo $185,556 $22,128 $207,683 1.20% 54 Washington $582,379 $ - $582,379 3.35% 40 Mt. Storm $44,021 $2,968 $46,989 0.27% 55 Waterfront $2,011,532 $21,701 $2,033,233 11.71% 41 Oakley $40,421 $1,669 $42,091 0.24% 56 Wilson $22,389 $4,637 $27,026 0.16% 42 Owl’s Nest $33,174 $ - $33,174 0.19% 57 Wulsin $16,944 $2,411 $19,356 0.11% 43 Piatt $51,268 $33,250 $223 $84,741 0.49% 44 Pioneer $33,837 $19 $33,855 0.20% Misc. Parks/Facilities/Programs $3,482,459 $296,545 $167,666 $3,946,671 22.73% 45 Rapid Run $75,214 $3,784 $78,998 0.46% Urban Forestry $1,900,000 $ - $1,900,000 10.94% 46 Sayler Park $12,710 $ - $12,710 0.07% Greenspace $321,110 $70,287 $391,397 2.25% 47 Seasongood $17,618 $ - $17,618 0.10% 48 Seymour $2,433 $ - $2,433 0.01% Totals $15,462,320 $817,500 $1,080,375 $17,360,195

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Arhren's Family Foundation

CHEF URSULA Brumm KLAENE SHELTON Grant

EAST PRICE HILL IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION

The H.B., W.W. and F.R. Luther Charitable Foundation

John Nieman Nursery Park Board Full Time Staff 2015 Rhonda Adkins Raymond Cook III Sheila Harris Sarah Masci Steven Schuckman Cheryl Alexander Thomas Cromwell III Jennifer Harten Timothy McCann Andrew Schuermann Christopher Alexander Letrena Crooms Stanley Heideman Andrew McKenrick Victoria Schumacher Philip Anderson Steven Crooms Mary Hendrix Pamela Miller Rebecca Sechrest Brandon Ashcraft Richard Cross Kevin Hicks Paula Miller Rodney Simpson L&L Nippert Tyler Avery Jennifer Cullen Robert Hiler, Jr. Jennifer Mobley Michael Sizemore Charitable Dave Barfels Ronald Dailey Joshua Hill Erin Morris Katherine Smith Foundation Megan Baudendistel Grady Dalmida Lamont Hill Heather Noe Ruth Spears Antton Blakey Erin Dempsey Richie Hollifield Phillip Nohrer James Spencer Jacqueline Binford Paul Depenbrock Kenneth Holloway Darrell Oliver Broshes Stevens William Binns Matthew Dickman Matthew Hood Patricia Osterhaus Gregory Stevenson David Boutelle Garrett Dienno Mark House Lawrence Parker Sheila Stump Lorenzo Browning Mary Dorn Phillip Hucke Gary Partridge Jay Swanson Wendell Brock Tammy Eken Lynn Hudson Kristen Pattison Kevin Temple Wesley Brock Joseph Fisher Robin Hunt Scott Pavone Larry Thomas Jimmy Brunner James Foster Marquetta Johnson Gregory Peck Ruth Thomas John Buchanan Douglas Fritsch Eric Jones Marianne Prue Joseph Toebbe Denise Burch Tracy Fryburger Joshua Jump Samuel Patterson Paul Tonnis James Burkhardt Solomon Gamboa Lawrence Kalker Kari Raisor Jessica Truman Suzanne M. and Bethany Butler David Gamstetter Kurt Kastner Jami Reynolds Jamila Turnbow The Sehmate Robert L. Laboiteaux Kenneth Calloway Family Shawn Gaston Ronald Kelsey Jefferson Reynolds III Ann Uhlman Family Foundation Olivia Canada Dawn Geoppinger Brandon Kersker Rachel Rice Allison Wallis Willie F Carden, Jr. Michael George Robert Keys Theodore Rivers Tashae Watkins Angela Carloss Gianina Giammarinaro Aaron Kleinmann David Roberts Jason Watson Kelly Carr Jane Gideon Marijane Klug Shelia Rollinson Matthew Williams Corrie Carswell James Godby Douglas Knebel Louis Sand Ricky Williams Kenneth Casey Gerard Gray Stephen Knizner, Jr. Andrea Schepmann Cynthia Witte Gregory Clark Charles Grimes Cheryl Lackey Carl Schmidt Frederick Whitfield Corey Clay James Hail, Jr. Calvin Lockett II James Schmidt Jessica Young Y. Laketa Cole Charles Harris Bruce Malcom John Schoenfeld Jonathan Young Page 30 | 31 Bringing on the Green 950 Eden Park Drive • Cincinnati, OH 45202 • (513)352-4080 • www.cincinnatiparks.com

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