Join us on our Facebook page Mondays through Fridays at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. It’s Great Parks’ 90th birthday! We can’t have a party with you in person, but don’t fret. Nature Interpreter Lisa is at Sharon Woods sharing some history from the past nine decades. Here’s her first historic fact: Sharon Woods was the first Great Park. Watch the video for more Great Parks history.

In honor of Great Parks’ 90th Birthday, former Naturalist Clerk Angie Brafford shares her story of growing up with Great Parks and how a love for nature is passed down from generation to generation.

In honor of Great Parks’ 90th Birthday, retired Naturalist Coordinator Joyce Lovins Browning shares her story of growing up in Great Parks – literally. Joyce’s father built some favorite park spots. Even today, almost eight decades later, the ties that bind are still tight.

2020 marks Great Parks’ 90th birthday! With 21 parks and nature preserves, we look pretty good for 90. But we wouldn’t be here without the people who made the first Great Park, Sharon Woods, possible. Read on for a brief history of Sharon Woods.

July is Parks and Recreation Month! While we can’t celebrate with you in person right now, we want you to meet the faces behind Great Parks of Hamilton County. Meet Samantha, Animal Care Coordinator. It’s no wonder Samantha loves working at Parky’s Farm – she enjoys the great outdoors and caring for animals.

July is Parks and Recreation Month! While we can’t celebrate with you in person right now, we want you to meet the faces behind Great Parks of Hamilton County. Meet Sharon Woods Guest Experience Manager Amy. When Amy isn’t at work, she actually often visits parks to go hiking or out enjoying nature.

July is Parks and Recreation Month! While we can’t celebrate with you in person right now, we want you to meet the faces behind Great Parks of Hamilton County. Meet Grants Manager Kara, who, when she isn’t putting together a grant proposal, loves to garden in her free time.

July is Parks and Recreation Month! While we can’t celebrate with you in person right now, we want you to meet the faces behind Great Parks of Hamilton County. Today, we spoke with Brad, Regional Director of Conservation & Parks who works in parks on the west side of Hamilton County.