🌱 Adopt-A-Spot in Cincinnati: How You Can Help Your Neighborhood Thrive

Have you ever walked past a littered sidewalk, overgrown vacant lot, or graffiti-covered wall and thought, “Someone should really do something about this”? What if that someone was you?

At Keep Cincinnati Beautiful, we believe that small acts of care can lead to big, beautiful changes—and our Adopt-A-Spot program is proof.

Today, we’ll share how easy it is to get involved, the real difference it makes, and the incredible perks that come with adopting a spot of your own.

🌎 What Is Adopt-A-Spot?

Adopt-A-Spot is a city-supported program that empowers individuals, families, businesses, and community groups to take ownership of small public spaces throughout Cincinnati.

Whether it’s a sidewalk strip, traffic island, or city-owned lot, adopters commit to keeping their space clean and cared for by: ✔ Picking up litter ✔ Planting flowers or greenery ✔ Removing weeds or graffiti ✔ Reporting major issues like dumping

We provide everything you need: supplies, tools, and yes—even a custom street sign recognizing your efforts.

💚 Why It Matters

You don’t need a title or a team to make a difference—you just need a little time and a lot of heart.

When you adopt a spot, you:

• Create a healthier, safer environment for everyone

• Boost neighborhood pride and trust

• Help reduce pollution and stormwater runoff

• Set an example of stewardship for youth and peers

• Become part of a citywide movement for positive change

And the best part? You can start exactly where you are—with just one space.

🌟 Real Impact: From Vacant to Vibrant

In South Cumminsville, one formerly neglected lot is now a thriving green space known as Pamela’s Garden—all thanks to a small group of neighbors who decided to adopt and transform it.

We've seen vacant lots become community gardens, forgotten corners bloom with flowers, and volunteers inspire their block to do more.

Your impact doesn’t need to be massive to be meaningful—it just needs to start.

🌻 What You Get as an Adopter

We want you to succeed, which is why adopters receive:

✔️ Free Cleanup Kit – trash grabbers, gloves, vests, and more ✔️ Custom Metal Street Sign – with your name, group, or catchphrase ✔️ Access to Support – staff guidance, recognition, and inspiration ✔️ Monthly Giveaways & Perks – flower signs, merch, and more

And if you join this spring, you’ll be entered to win our Grand Prize: 🌳 A tree planting at your adopted spot 🍕 A pizza party for you and 5 friends 🪑 A custom bench or enhancement for your location

🪴 How to Adopt a Spot in 7 Simple Steps

Here’s how easy it is to get started:

1️⃣ Visit our website using [this link] or the QR code on our Instagram. 2️⃣ Submit your Adopt-A-Spot application online. 3️⃣ Pick up your free supply kit. 4️⃣ Start cleaning and caring for your adopted spot. 5️⃣ Submit your cleanup results monthly online. 6️⃣ After 3 months of results, your custom street sign will be installed! 7️⃣ Explore ways to enhance your spot and invite others to join in.

💡 Bonus: If your spot isn’t working out, you can switch locations—flexibility is built in.

✨ This is Your Sign (Literally & Figuratively)

There are 64 available spots left to adopt in Cincinnati, and we need your help to reach our goal by June 30.

Whether you’re a student, parent, business owner, or someone who just wants to see your block shine, this is your chance to be part of something lasting.

🖊️ Sign up today. Clean up your community. Leave your legacy.

👉 Click here to Adopt-A-Spot