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adopt a tree at beech acres park
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Adopt-A-Tree

The Anderson Park District offers a program whereby the public can dedicate a tree in honor of or in memory of a particular friend or family member. The majority of these trees are along a park hike/bike trail, where people walk each day. The marker that is placed under the tree is an engraved marker. In most cases, it bears a name and date. Sometimes it will bear an image, saying, or phrase that reminds the patron of a person or event.

There are trees honoring special anniversaries as well as lifetime achievements, like the couple that placed a marker to celebrate their life as teachers. The passing of a spouse or good friend is never easy, but being able to remember them daily, surrounded by people and children at play, brings a sense of comfort to some.

A gift of $300 buys an engraved marker. The stones are shaped by nature, so they will vary in shape and size; current markers are a 12″ x 12″ sand-colored stone. The marker will be placed beneath an adopted tree at your requested park.

Adopt-A-Tree Policies

For more information, contact Scott Lahman, (513) 388-5091.

Adopt-A-Tree Form

How long does it take to get a marker under the tree?

It usually takes 2‐4 weeks to get the marker engraved. Once the marker is finished, it is immediately placed under the adopted tree, depending on weather.

Do I get a new tree planted or is it an existing tree?

The Adopt‐a‐Tree program is for existing trees in the park district. We do plant young trees throughout the year and we have a wide selection of newly planted and mature trees.

What happens if my tree is damaged, dies or gets cut down?

Trees may be removed due to damage, disease, or other unforeseen circumstances.  If an adopted tree has to be removed, it will be replaced in the same spot if at all possible. If the replacement tree cannot be planted in the same spot, the tree will be planted in close proximity.

How will I be notified if my tree has to be cut down?

When trees are removed, a sign will be posted at the removal site stating a new tree will be planted at the next available planting season. The best time to plant trees is mid‐spring and mid‐fall. A notice will also be posted on our website, AndersonParks.com.

Am I responsible for taking care of the tree?

The park district will provide care and maintenance to the trees consistent with the park district maintenance standards. Damaged or vandalized trees will be replaced by the park district at no additional cost.

Why are there so many different types of tree markers?

Throughout the years, product lines have changed on the markers based on availability and best fit for the parks. The current markers are 12”x12”, sand‐colored stone. These stones are shaped by nature and are “perfectly imperfect”. Over time, weather conditions may cause markers to show wear.

Am I allowed to decorate my tree?

We highly discourage decorating trees. Placing items on a tree poses a risk of damage to the tree.  However, we do have some guidelines to follow if items do end up on trees.

Any items found on trees will be removed on the 15th and 30th of each month. Removed items may be retrieved by calling the park office at 513‐474‐0003. Items may be removed sooner at the discretion of the park district if damage has been or is being done to the tree. Glass items are not permitted. The park district is not responsible for lost, stolen, damaged, or missing items on trees or tree markers. We highly encourage to keep trees as natural looking as possible for all to enjoy.

Am I allowed to place items or plant flowers under my tree?

We discourage the placement of items under trees. Additional memorial items, such as plant material or other objects, found around or near the tree will be removed at the discretion of the park district based on the items and condition of the items. If flowers are planted, only annual flowers (those with a seasonal lifespan) may be planted. All watering, weeding, and general upkeep of these annuals is the sole responsibility of the planter. Any plants, which appear unhealthy, may be removed at the discretion of the park district. Vases, urns, glass items, and potted plants or flowers are not to be placed under trees and will be removed.

Who should I contact if I have an issue with my tree or marker?

Should you notice any issues with a tree or marker, please notify the park office at 513‐474‐0003 and we will immediately take care of the issue.

Looking for a certain tree/marker?

Search for trees/markers at Beech Acres, Juilfs, Kellogg, Riverside and Veterans Parks

Clear Creek and Johnson Hills Parks coming soon!

Adopt a tree and engraved marker dedicated to John "Jack" and Virginia Wiedman.
Adopt a tree and engraved marker dedicated to John "Jack" and Virginia Wiedman.
Adopt a tree and engraved marker dedicated to John "Jack" and Virginia Wiedman.
Beech Acres Park hike/bike trail
Beech Acres Park hike/bike trail
Beech Acres Park hike/bike trail
Beech Acres Park hike/bike trail
Last gifts: Adopt-a-Tree with engraved markers at Beech Acres Park
Last gifts: Adopt-a-Tree with engraved markers at Beech Acres Park
Last gifts: Adopt-a-Tree with engraved markers at Beech Acres Park
Last gifts: Adopt-a-Tree with engraved markers at Beech Acres Park
Last gifts: Adopt-a-Tree with engraved markers at Juilfs Park
Last gifts: Adopt-a-Tree with engraved markers at Juilfs Park
Last gifts: Adopt-a-Tree with engraved markers at Juilfs Park
Last gifts: Adopt-a-Tree with engraved markers at Juilfs Park
Last gifts: Adopt-a-Tree with engraved markers at Veterans Park
Last gifts: Adopt-a-Tree with engraved markers at Veterans Park
Last gifts: Adopt-a-Tree with engraved markers at Veterans Park
Last gifts: Adopt-a-Tree with engraved markers at Veterans Park
Last gifts: Adopt-a-Tree with engraved markers at Veterans Park
Last gifts: Adopt-a-Tree with engraved markers at Veterans Park
Last gifts: Adopt-a-Tree with engraved markers at Veterans Park
Last gifts: Adopt-a-Tree with engraved markers at Veterans Park
Last gifts: Adopt-a-Tree with engraved markers at Riverside Park
Last gifts: Adopt-a-Tree with engraved markers at Riverside Park
Last gifts: Adopt-a-Tree with engraved markers at Juilfs Park
Last gifts: Adopt-a-Tree with engraved markers at Juilfs Park
Last gifts: Adopt-a-Tree with engraved markers at Juilfs Park
Last gifts: Adopt-a-Tree with engraved markers at Juilfs Park
Last gifts: Adopt-a-Tree with engraved markers at Juilfs Park
Last gifts: Adopt-a-Tree with engraved markers at Juilfs Park
Last gifts: Adopt-a-Tree with engraved markers at Juilfs Park
Last gifts: Adopt-a-Tree with engraved markers at Juilfs Park

Available locations:

  • Beech Acres Park
  • Clear Creek Park
  • Johnson Hills Park
  • Juilfs Park (limited)
  • Kellogg Park
  • Laverty Park
  • Riverside Park
  • Veterans Park

Lasting Gifts

  • Adopt-A-Tree
  • Adopt-A-Bench
  • Amphitheater Seat
  • Monetary Gifts

Events Calendar

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  • August 2026

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6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Yang Yin Yoga, July-August
July 30 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Yang Yin Yoga, July-August

age 18 years and up
This evening Yang Yin yoga class will help bring balance to the body and mind by combining the movement of a gentle yoga flow as well as slow-paced yin poses all in one practice.

$70 per Anderson resident, $95 per non-resident

1 event, 31

8:30 pm
Rescheduled: Movie in the Park: Lilo & Stitch (live-action) (PG)
Disney's Lilo and Stitch
July 31 @ 8:30 pm
Rescheduled: Movie in the Park: Lilo & Stitch (live-action) (PG)

Bring your own seating to enjoy a free movie at the Beech Acres Park amphitheater. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

FREE
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6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Better Babysitters, August
August 3 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Better Babysitters, August

ages 10-13 years
Students will learn first aid, infant and child CPR (does not include certification), safety and creative age-appropriate activities.

$130 per Anderson resident, $150 per non-resident
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6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Dance Fitness
A dance fitness instructor in a candid dance shot
August 6 @ 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Dance Fitness

age 18 years and up
Dance Fitness is a high-energy dance fitness class combining easy-to-follow choreography, cardio intervals, and upbeat music.

$15 per Anderson resident, $20 per non-resident
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6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Board of Park Commissioners Meeting
Juilfs Park board room with table and black executive chairs
August 11 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Board of Park Commissioners Meeting

Park Commissioners meet in regular session on typically the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are open to the public.

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10:00 am - 10:45 am
Rescheduled: Cincinnati Circus Magic and Juggling Show
A juggler from Cincinnati Circus Company performing a magic and juggling show for a crowd at the Beech Acres Amphitheater
August 12 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Rescheduled: Cincinnati Circus Magic and Juggling Show

Join Friday Fun with Anderson Parks at Beech Acres Park amphitheater

FREE

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6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wild About Art!
A young child sitting on a bench examining pieces collected on a nature walk to make them into art
August 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wild About Art!

ages 8-10 years
Explore the magic of the outdoors and discover how nature can be used to create art!

$20 per date/per Anderson resident, $25 per date/per non-resident

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8:30 pm
Movie in the Park: Zootopia 2 (PG)
Dinsey's Zootopia 2
August 14 @ 8:30 pm
Movie in the Park: Zootopia 2 (PG)

Bring your own seating to enjoy a free movie at the Beech Acres Park amphitheater. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

FREE
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8:30 am
Free Pilates in the Park, August 29
A group of woman laying on the ground performing pilates exercises at Beech Acres Park Amphitheater
August 29 @ 8:30 am
Free Pilates in the Park, August 29

age 14 years and up
Join Madi or another fitness instructor from Body Alive-Anderson for this free fun Pilates in the Park class. Pilates helps to increase strength and flexibility, prevent injuries such as low back pain, train muscle groups to move effectively and improve performance in high impact workouts.

FREE
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2 events, 2

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Mini Kicks, Fall, 5:30 p.m.
Children and their parents interacting and kicking soccer balls during mini kicks class
September 2 @ 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Mini Kicks, Fall, 5:30 p.m.

age 3 years
Parents and their little athletes participate together during this introduction to soccer.

$50 per Anderson resident, $75 per non-resident
6:15 pm - 6:45 pm
Mini Kicks, Fall, 6:15 p.m.
Children and their parents interacting and kicking soccer balls during mini kicks class
September 2 @ 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm
Mini Kicks, Fall, 6:15 p.m.

age 3 years
Parents and their little athletes participate together during this introduction to soccer.

$50 per Anderson resident, $75 per non-resident

2 events, 3

5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Kickers, Fall, 5:30 p.m.
September 3 @ 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Kickers, Fall, 5:30 p.m.

ages 4-5 years
Children will learn the fundamentals of how to pass, dribble and shoot the soccer ball.

$60 per Anderson resident, $85 per non-resident
6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Kickers, Fall, 6:30 p.m.
September 3 @ 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Kickers, Fall, 6:30 p.m.

ages 4-5 years
Children will learn the fundamentals of how to pass, dribble and shoot the soccer ball.

$60 per Anderson resident, $85 per non-resident

1 event, 4

10:00 am - 10:45 am
Nature Nuts
September 4 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Nature Nuts

ages 3-5 years
Explore the outdoors! Parents and their preschoolers participate together in a variety of nature activities.

$12/date per Anderson resident child, $17/date per non-resident child

1 event, 5

11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Oktoberfest
2026 Oktoberfest Event Logo
September 5 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Oktoberfest

Community Oktoberfest event featuring live music, delicious local eats, craft beer from regional breweries, and a variety of family-friendly activities including wiener dog races and German-style games.

Free
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July 30
July 30 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Yang Yin Yoga, July-August

July 31
July 31 @ 8:30 pm

Rescheduled: Movie in the Park: Lilo & Stitch (live-action) (PG)

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August 3
August 3 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Better Babysitters, August

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August 6
August 6 @ 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Dance Fitness

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August 11
August 11 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Board of Park Commissioners Meeting

August 12
August 12 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Rescheduled: Cincinnati Circus Magic and Juggling Show

August 13
August 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Wild About Art!

August 14
August 14 @ 8:30 pm

Movie in the Park: Zootopia 2 (PG)

August 29
August 29 @ 8:30 am

Free Pilates in the Park, August 29

September 2
September 2 @ 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Mini Kicks, Fall, 5:30 p.m.

August 13
August 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Wild About Art!

August 14
August 14 @ 8:30 pm

Movie in the Park: Zootopia 2 (PG)

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August 29
August 29 @ 8:30 am

Free Pilates in the Park, August 29

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September 2
September 2 @ 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Mini Kicks, Fall, 5:30 p.m.

September 2 @ 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm

Mini Kicks, Fall, 6:15 p.m.

September 3
September 3 @ 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm

Kickers, Fall, 5:30 p.m.

September 3 @ 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Kickers, Fall, 6:30 p.m.

September 4
September 4 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Nature Nuts

September 5
September 5 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Oktoberfest

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