Releaf 2025

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Since Cincinnati Parks’ Fall ReLeaf program launched 37 years ago it has grown, improved, and sustained the canopy coverage of our city. This highly successful effort has given away 26,000 free trees of over 40 species of trees. In fact, this is one of the programs that helped raise Cincinnati's overall tree canopy 5% (from 38% to 43%) between 2010 and 2020. Please consider doing your part to help keep the momentum going by signing up for a tree for your property and encouraging others to do the same. 

This year we greatly thank the generous support of our presenting sponsor MadTree Brewing and our supporting sponsors Dynegy and the Cincinnati Parks Foundation, who are proud to be able to provide free urban trees for Cincinnati residents. 

Interested in participating for 2025? Thanks to our 2021 Tree Canopy Census, Cincinnati Parks is able to target neighborhoods with less than 40% tree canopy coverage. In an effort to increase tree canopy in those neighborhoods, applications will open first to neighborhoods with less than 40% tree canopy:

Avondale (37%)
Bond Hill (25%)
Camp Washington (8%)
Carthage(33%)
Corryville (14%)
Downtown (7%)
East End (30%)
Evanston (31%)
Hartwell (37%)
Linwood (28%)
Lower Price Hill (20%)
Madisonville (36%)
Mt. Adams (31%)
Oakley (26%)
Over-the-Rhine (13%)
Pendleton (12%)
Queensgate (10%)
Roselawn (26%)
Walnut Hills (33%)
West End (14%)

Registration for a free ReLeaf Tree:

• Applications open September 13th at 8am to low canopy neighborhoods (listed above)
• Applications open to all City of Cincinnati residents September 20th at 8am
• Pick up dates (pick up time slot must be selected after applying for your free tree)

  • Wednesday, October 8th, from 6-9 PM, A Night in the Trees at MadTree, 3301 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45209

  • Saturday, October 11th  from 8 AM - 1:30 PM, MadTree, 3301 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45209

  • Monday, October 13th, from 12 - 3:30 PM, MadTree, 3301 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45209

The Fall ReLeaf program was established to provide shade trees for homeowners whose curb lawns were too narrow for tree planting or for those with overhead utility lines. The program has blossomed to include community and school involvement, a more diverse tree species selection and backyard planting. This year’s program is made possible by our generous sponsors, MadTree Brewing, Dynegy and the Cincinnati Parks Foundation. Their support allows us to provide trees at a $75 value to Cincinnati property owners at no cost.

The Park Board’s Natural Resource division works diligently to bring each residential neighborhood up to 40% tree canopy coverage to help improve the impacts of air pollution, urban heat island effect, residential energy demands, and storm water management. Just one large canopy deciduous tree, such as an oak or sycamore, can help control 400 to 1,000 gallons of storm water through canopy interception. This benefits homeowners by adding shade, beauty, reducing soil erosion, and managing flooding from rainfall.

MadTree Brewing is sponsoring Cincinnati Parks Fall ReLeaf for the sixth year in a row. They seek to connect people to nature and to each other. They are beyond excited to partner with the us for the Fall ReLeaf program in making a direct, positive impact on their Oakley neighborhood, which is currently below the 40% tree canopy coverage goal for each neighborhood in Cincinnati. They embrace their namesake and work to celebrate and protect nature while reducing their impact on the environment. They are proud members of 1% for the Planet, with a commitment to donate 1% of sales to non-profits focused on environmental sustainability. MadTree Brewing. Inspiring Madness. Rooted In Purpose.

"Dynegy is proud to support the work of Cincinnati Parks and their incredible goal of achieving 40% tree canopy in neighborhoods, citywide! Each tree planted through ReLeaf will make a difference – contributing to a cleaner, cooler, healthier city."

Help us meet our goals and improve our urban environment by planning to place an order for your free tree.

If you have any questions on selecting a tree please call 513-861-9070. 

This Year’s Tree Selection List: