TEEN PROGRAMMING
Ziegler Park's mission to be a safe, clean, and welcoming space for everyone is realized all year through a diverse series of events that encourage positive activity in the park and provide unique resources for local teens ages 13-17.
This year, Ziegler park will produce monthy teen events aimed at building bonds of community, creating opportunities for advancement, and enhancing the safety of neighborhood adolescents. Teen-centric programming brings critical vibrancy to the park and resources to an underserved age group in our neighborhood.
2024 Ziegler Park Teen Events:
March 27th | 4p - 7p
March Madness in the Park
Teens 13-17 are invited to join us as we celebrate March Madness with the “Ziegler Hoops” kickoff on Wednesday, March 27th from 4-7pm at Ziegler Park. Teens will be invited to meet new friends, learn basketball skills, and participate in a 3-on-3 game to win prizes. Food will be provided and all teens are welcome—bring a friend and come hoop it up!
April 25th | 4p - 7p
"Go Get 'Em" Teen Scavenger Hunt
We will be hosting our “Go Get ‘Em" Teen Scavenger Hunt for teens ages 13-17 in Ziegler Park on April 25th from 4-7pm. Participants will scour the park for hints, aided by our “Clue Crews” located throughout the park for a chance to win prizes. Food will be provided, and all teens are welcome. Grab a friend, or a whole team and join us….you’re guaranteed to find spring fun. Happy hunting!
May 15th | 4p - 7p
Summer Fun Field Day
Start your summer right and celebrate your hard work this school year with a thrilling afternoon of field day excitement at Ziegler Park! Teens 13-17 are invited to show their solo skills or join a team for an afternoon of outdoor fun that includes large games, races and more where you can win prizes! Food will be provided and DJ Well Blended will keep us grooving as we kick off another great summer at Ziegler.
Mondays, June 3rd - October 28th | 5p - 7p
CPS Pick-Up Basketball
Get your game on at CPS’s Pick-Up Basketball League! Teens play every Monday at the Ziegler Park Basketball Courts. Bring your A-game and join Cincinnati Public Schools for an evening of hoops and friendly competition! This event is free and open to all teens, no registration required.
August 28th | 4p - 8p
Snack & Ball with Urban League
Join us as we partner with the Urban League’s Community Partnering Center to bring our latest Teen Event to Ziegler Park. Participants ages 13-17 can learn about a variety of information around workforce development, advocacy, post-secondary education, mental health, and conflict resolution. There will be basketball games and food will be provided for all participants!
September 25th | 4p - 7p
Game On
It’s game time! Come to Ziegler Park where we will have games of all types for teens ages 13-17. From cornhole to basketball to chess—there’s something for everyone. Food will be provided for participants.
October 23rd | 4p - 7p
Vibe & Thrive
Pull up to Ziegler Park for our teen mental health event, “Vibe & Thrive” on October 23rd from 4p-7p. Teens 13-17 will learn ways to reduce stress & anxiety and find resources for help in crisis. We’ll have mini-yoga sessions with Brandi Bee Yoga , and professionals from Cincinnati Children's Hospital and NAMI of Southwest OH will be on hand to help teens stay on point with their physical and mental health needs. The Cincinnati Public Library will be on hand with some relaxing reads, and FREE Stress Buster Kits will be available to the first 30 teens. Food from CityBird will be provided for all event participants!
Thank you to our Teen Programming sponsors, P&G, Urban Sites, and The Hubert Family Foundation!
