CINCINNATI NEWS
By Amanda Ciani
An art rendering of the Music Garden — made possible by a $150,000 grant — which is being added to the Highfield Discovery Garden.
Spring Time
means outdoor time! Great Parks of Hamilton County has secured a $150,000 grant for a brand-new Music Garden
N
ow there are even more play destina-
is best known for its great camping and golf course,
tions for kids in local parks. With Great
but now they will be known for having a wonderful ADA
Parks receiving a new grant for $150,000,
Accessible and inclusive playground. The playground’s
everyone can look forward to an inter-
construction is slated to open in June 2022. Visit ajjolly.
active Music Garden at Highfield
com for more information.
Discovery Garden. The new area — to be completed by
In Wyoming — our northern neighbor by 20 minutes
the end of the year — will be a hands-on space featuring
— there are plans for a brand-new, accessible playground
a stage that will be used for musical performances and
called Crescent Park Playground. This space will fea-
more. With a walkway shaped as a treble clef surrounded
ture swings, spinning components, climbers and more.
by flowers and foliage, this new area will become a go-to
Construction begins this summer. Visit wyomingohio.gov
spot for strolling and gathering.
for updates.
And there's more from the parks, too. AJ Jolly Park (please turn the page)
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