Great Parks Corporate Connections Q4-2025

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Great Parks continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the Cincinnati region's economic, environmental and community well-being. A recent study from the University of Cincinnati Economics Center found that Great Parks contributed $138.6 million to the local economy in 2024, marking a significant jump over the past decade ($91 million in 2015). Every $1 of Great Parks' tax funding generated $3.15 in economic activity, supporting more than 4,000 local jobs.

With more than 7 million annual visits, including many from outside of Hamilton County, Great Parks has cemented itself as one of the region's largest tourism drivers, outpacing several other recognizable destinations in visitation. Out-of-county visitors alone added $47 million in local economic output.

Great Parks' impact, however, extends well beyond the economy. As Hamilton County's largest landowner, protecting more than 18,000 acres (one-third of the county's open space), Great Parks safeguards the region's ecological heritage while providing countless opportunities for recreation, education and connection.

Strong partnerships make this work possible. Sponsors and community partners help bring large-scale events and programs to life, creating unique opportunities to connect with guests and invest in a healthier, more sustainable region.

As Great Parks looks ahead through the lens of its community-driven master plan, the vision is clear: build more trails, create outstanding experiences for diverse audiences and strengthen the region’s ecological resilience. Together with corporate, nonprofit and civic partners, Great Parks is shaping a future where conservation and economic growth go hand in hand.