Guess what? Today's date, 4/20/2024, is a palindrome! Just like how it reads the same forward and backward, nature also exhibits reflections and symmetry. Just like in these photos taken at Alms Park and Eden Park.

Photos by Ralph Hodge on Instagram

We recently celebrated our East & West District crews for completing their safety training for the 1st quarter of 2024. We couldn't be prouder of their dedication to ensuring a safe environment at Parks.

Staff stopped by for swag & free pizza, thanks to Cincy Parks Foundation.

We have some great news! Smale Riverfront Park is the WINNER of Best Riverwalk in the USA. This is such an exciting accomplishment, and it's all because of YOU. Give yourselves, Smale Riverfront Park & our city a round of applause. 👏🏆

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The Kwanzan cherry trees are currently blooming at Sawyer Point! Plan a trip to the park to admire them and take pictures of them. 🌸 🌸

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Bathrooms officially open today at numerous Cincinnati Parks. Thank you to our staff for their work in opening them in a timely manner and making sure they are ready for park visitors.

For a list of open restrooms, click here: bit.ly/4cZnQ8U

It's a barred owl! Staff recently spotted it in Eden Park hiding among trees. Have you ever seen an owl in one of the parks? 🦉

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California Woods is closed due to high water levels. We will notify you upon its reopening. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Celebrate Earth Month with us at Smale! Come out on April 20 for Earth Day festivities. Then, join us for Arbor Day on April 27 to receive a free redbud tree $2 scoops of Aglamesis ice cream and more!

RSVP to the event page here: bit.ly/3VVbGHX

Save the date! Butterflies in Space at Krohn Conservatory is coming soon. Be sure to plan a visit from May 11 - August 18 for an experience that will be out of this world. 🦋

Ticketing link coming soon.

Happy Native Plant Month! There are lots of native plants to see in Cincy Parks, including Virginia bluebells.

These bluish-purple flowers are true spring ephemerals that are innately tied to deciduous forests in eastern US. They support local insects like bees & butterflies.

The flood came and went, but it left behind dirt, grime and trash. Thank you to our amazing staff for cleaning up the debris so that visitors can safely enjoy the Riverfront parks and all the beaty they have to offer.

Photos by Corrie Carswell

Have you visited Krohn lately? The Shape of Nature in the showroom runs now thru April 21, but you can also visit the other rooms such as the Desert House, Fern House, Palm House and more!

Buy tickets: bit.ly/499PkWk

Pictured: Amorphophallus & turtle by Thia Brooks

If you’re watching the eclipse today, don’t forget your viewing glasses! We have some for sale through our Great Eclipse in the Sky event at Schmidlapp Event Lawn with Moerlein Lager House . Proceeds go to Cincy Parks Foundation: moerleinlagerhouse.info/solar-glasses/

(Meme found on Pinterest).

Today's Ohio River report.

Voting for Smale Riverfront Park ends tomorrow, April 8th at noon. Keep voting! The winners will be announced April 17th.

Vote here: bit.ly/4anwJHt

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With the total solar eclipse just days away, everyone will have their eyes looking to the sky. Don’t forget to look down though, or you’ll miss the gorgeous native wildflowers! Go on a hike to catch a glimpse of these other “astronomical” phenomena.

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The tulips are blooming despite this cold and gloomy weather. Head to Lytle Park, Washington Park and Smale Riverfront Park to see them in all their glory! 🌷 🌷

😎 Have you heard? The solar #eclipse is coming! @moerleinlh and @EverythingCincy have teamed up to host a watch party on Monday, with proceeds from sale of eclipse glasses donated to Cincinnati Parks Foundation to benefit @cincyparks.

Details at moerleinlagerhouse.info/solar-glasses.

Flood season arrived late this year! The Ohio is expected to crest at roughly 52 ft on Sunday. Our staff has been busy preparing our Riverfront parks for high waters. Check out the graphic to see how far into the park the river will reach.

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