Programming for All

Community Impact

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Hosting 1,200+ free, family-friendly events each year across our spaces.

Our year-round programming offers something for everyone, bringing people together through shared experiences. From live music and fitness classes to children’s activities and performing arts, these events ensure that people of all ages and interests can enjoy Cincinnati’s vibrant public spaces.

CIVIC SPACES

Washington Park

CIVIC SPACES

Fountain Square

CIVIC SPACES

Memorial Hall

CIVIC SPACES

Ziegler Park

CIVIC SPACES

Court Street Plaza

CIVIC SPACES

Imagination Alley

CIVIC SPACES

Elm Street Plaza

FEATURED CIVIC SPACE

Ziegler Park

At Ziegler Park, we’re committed to ensuring the whole community can enjoy its programs and amenities. The Everybody In Program makes this possible, offering affordable daily admission and flexible season passes, along with free programming—from swim team, swim lessons, and summer camp to teen-focused events. Teens can take part in job fairs, talent shows, and other enrichment opportunities, giving them space to connect, build community, and feel a sense of belonging.

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Woman holding a smiling toddler in the Ziegler Park pool as a lifeguard and others swim nearby
Our Impact

Ziegler Park Programming

By the Numbers

Take a look at some key metrics from the park and our programming.

60%
Of Pool Passes Were Sold to Families That Were Making
$59,000 or less and 40% went to families making $34,000 or less, many of which were paid for through grant funds 3CDC raised.
600,000
Annual Visitors
at Ziegler park per year.
107
Annual Events
at Ziegler Park each year.
600
Kids and Adults
attended our free swim lessons at Ziegler Park.
104
Neighborhood Youth
attended our low-cost summer camp.
OUR IMPACT

Our Programming Statistics

Take a look at our impact at our Civic Spaces over the years.

OUR IMPACT

Fountain Square

Since its reimagining in 2006, Fountain Square has welcomed millions of visitors to the city’s urban core. One of the square’s most popular traditions, Salsa on the Square, has delighted crowds every summer since 2008. Other highlights include FSQ Eats, bringing together food trucks offering cuisine from all cultures, and free concerts at the Fifth Third Center Stage, showcasing local artists and appealing to music lovers of all kinds.
5,000,000
Annual Visitors
538
Annual Events
Crowd dancing at an outdoor event on Fountain Square with downtown Cincinnati buildings behind
OUR IMPACT

Washington Park

Year-round, Washington Park buzzes with activity and energy. Vintage markets, outdoor movies, fitness classes, and more bring the park to life, with fan favorites like Friday Flow (our popular R&B concert series) and FC Cincinnati PreMatch at the Park keeping the excitement going.
3,000,000
Annual Visitors
431
Annual Events
FC Cincinnati fans waving orange-and-blue flags outside Music Hall at Washington Park during a rally
OUR IMPACT

Memorial Hall

Each year, Memorial Hall hosts half a dozen free children’s shows, with 3CDC partnering with community organizations to welcome neighborhood youth. Programming highlights include free and low-cost performances, memorable shows by a wide range of artists, inspiring encounters with women leaders, and events that honor military veterans.
64,000
Annual Visitors
296
Annual Events
View from the balcony of Memorial Hall's ornate Longworth-Anderson Stage set for a Fatherhood Celebration

CIVIC SPACES

Spaces That Bring Us Together

From everyday moments to special events, each space creates opportunities to connect, gather, and experience the city in new ways.

Elm Street Plaza

Elm Street Plaza

Elm Street Plaza offers free, family-friendly events for people of all ages, year-round. Programming at the UC Health Rink presented by Fifth Third includes skating events like college night, DJ sessions, and educational activities for kids in the warming tent.

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Imagination Alley

Imagination Alley

Imagination Alley—a pocket park in the heart of Vine Street in Over-The-Rhine—brings the community together with events that encourage neighbors to connect, whether through bingo nights, neighborhood cookouts, or live music.

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Court Street Plaza

Court Street Plaza

Court Street Plaza invites visitors to enjoy a bite, grab a drink, or take a leisurely stroll. Year-round programming features live music, block parties, and third-party activations such as Asian Food Fest, which welcomed over 100,000 visitors in 2024.

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Cincinnati’s Civic Spaces?

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