August ‘25 Update
Do you have a park event, clean-up, meeting, or opportunity you want shared in next month’s newsletter? Email us: ParksCoalitionCle@gmail.com
Re-Cap: Park Advocate Night in Buckeye
THANK YOU to the 50+ community advocates who came out to our August Park Advocate Night
Shout-out our community hosts: Ms. Denise Moore, Meg Weingart, William Foy, and Ms. Toni Johnson!
The night was full of honest and inspiring conversations between neighborhood leaders and greenspace advocates — each of our discussion leaders hosted conversations on their park stewardship work in Buckeye. Many contacts were swapped and it’s clear there is more to come! Want to see where the action is? Here are some Buckeye parks you need to check out: Artha Woods Park, Helen Simpson Park, Ubuntu Gathering Space, and Kossuth Park.
Click here for fliers and programs coming up in Buckeye shared at the event.
Thank you to the partners and vendors that helped make it happen:
Granny K’s Soul Food
Cleveland Rocks Climbing Gym - donated chairs and tables!
Stay tuned for a save-the-date for our next Park Advocate Night!
Op-Ed in The Land:
Bringing home the vision: Cleveland Learns from Atlanta’s Park Pride Conference
Cleveland community leader and Coalition member, Ronaldo Rodriguez, recently published an op-ed covering the Coalition’s March trip to Atlanta for the Park Pride conference in The Land. Read the article, and Rodriguez’s call to action!
“The opportunity is in front of us, but it won’t realize itself. It will take neighbors stepping up, working together, and daring to imagine more. The next chapter is ours to write.”
Funding Deadline Soon:
Apply for a NeighborUp Action Grant today!
Applications due: Monday, August 11th at 11:59pm
You and at least two other people (who aren’t related) apply for up to $5,000 for a project or program that would make a positive difference for people in your Cleveland or East Cleveland neighborhood. Project categories are: Arts & Culture, Neighboring, and Seniors/ Intergenerational.
You must watch the Neighbor Up Action Grant Workshop to apply.
Youth Opportunity: Civic Action for Wildlife with Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Civic Action for Wildlife Program (CAW) is a FREE, immersive program designed for high school and college students aged 16-20 who are passionate about protecting wildlife and their habitats. Deadline to apply is August 22nd!
This program provides young adults with the opportunity to discover the power of their voice and actions, connect with like-minded peers and hear from guestspeakers. Through hands-on activities at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on select Sundays over the course of 10 months, participants will learn how to advocate for conservation, influence policy and get involved in their community to create a lasting impact.
More upcoming events and opportunities
Friends of Davinwood Park Meeting, Sat, Aug. 9th @ 4pm: Meet up with neighbors in Puritas and Kamm’s Corners to learn about the emerging Davinwood Park group, and improvements to the park! for Meet at: 19115 Davinwood Dr, Cleveland, OH 44135.
NuDay at the Park Summer Fest, Sat, Aug 9th, 1pm-8pm: The NuPoint CDC is proud to bring back and host this FREE thrilling event at Luke Easter Park. This one-day celebration of culture, music, health and family gatherings benefit not only the Southeast side but the entire City of Cleveland. More info here.
Bike Your Neighborhood, Sat, Aug 9th, 11am-1pm: Bike Your Neighborhood will be in the Shaker Square neighborhood for a bike ride and after-party at Amos Norwood Park! FREE bike rentals, giveaways, food, and more. More info here.
Broadway-Slavic Village Parks Meeting, Fri, Aug 15th 8:30am-9:30am: Are you a resident of Broadway-Slavic Village? Come discuss and advocate for neighborhood parks and greenspaces every 3rd Friday, hosted by Slavic Village Development. Meet at: Slavic Village Development, 5620 Broadway Ave, Cleveland, OH 44127
EcoVillage Buckeye Power & Policy Workshop, Thurs. Aug 21st 6pm-8pm: Workshop hosted by Environmental Health Watch to discuss community policy and issue advocacy and how to sustain efforts to improve our communities and the environment. Meet at Rice Library Branch, 11535 Shaker Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44104
Saturday Serve at Shalom & Tranquility Garden, Sat, Aug 23rd 10am-2pm: Spend time working on the garden and greenspaces at Shalom & Tranquility Garden in Brooklyn Centre. Lunch provided. More information here.
Neighbor Nights, All month, various dates/locations: Join Neighborhood Connections for Neighbor Nights in Buckeye, advocacy workshops, and weekend retreats for community leaders—spaces for neighbors and changemakers to connect, collaborate, and brig ideas to life. Learn more on their Instagram and website.
Want your resident-focused parks and greenspace event featured here?
Email us: ParksCoalitionCle@gmail.com
Register for the City’s NEW 311 service request portal! Submit broken park amenities, playground needs, garbage in parks, tree maintenance needs and more:
