OPRA Awards 2013

2013

Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) has announced its 2013 Annual Awards of Excellence winners and a number of local agencies have been recognized. Great Parks of Hamilton County won second place in the Partnership category for the collaboration of Great Parks and the Great Parks Foundation with REI retail outfitter. The partnership is helping […]

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News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Name and Brand Identity Create Relevance and Unity for Park System (Cincinnati, Ohio)May 31, 2013 – Hamilton County Park District is proud to announce its new name and brand identity – Great Parks of Hamilton County. Encompassing over 16,560 acres of green space including 21 parks and nature preserves, […]

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News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Hamilton County Parks Foundation is proud to receive a $10,000 grant from REI in support of the Hamilton County Park District Volunteer Stewardship Program.  “We are excited to provide the Hamilton County Parks Foundation with funding,” says David Jayo, Corporate Giving Manager, “but more importantly, we are committed to […]

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News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The University of Cincinnati Center for Field Studies will be celebrating the grand opening of its new Court Archeological Research Facility (CARF) on Thursday, May 9, 2013 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. The open house event will feature a dedication by University of Cincinnati president Santa Ono, research poster presentations by […]

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News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to Hamilton County Park District by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR).  The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area […]

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