News, Events, and Updates from Deerfield Township
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July is Parks and Recreation Month!
July is Parks and Recreation Month! Be sure to get out to our parks and enjoy everything our parks have to offer. Additional information can be found below. For a full list of events visit www.deerfieldrec.com.
Star Glazers Air-Dry Clay Class
We have once again partnered with Star Glazers to offer a unique and fun experience creating cool summer shapes from air-dry clay.

The Air Dry Class is designed for kids in Kindergarten through 6th Grade. This is a two-day class taking place on July 27th and July 28th from 1:00PM – 2:00PM.

Participants can select from a variety of examples and will create and paint.

All supplies will be provided and projects will be available to take home on the second day of class.

More information and registration is available by clicking here.
Fairy/Gnome Trails
Our Fairy/Gnome Trails made a come back this year as we called all creative minds, artists, and those with a big imagination to create miniature homes for these mythical creatures.

Each of our parks had a different theme and were designed to fit within a 12" x 12" floor space.

Thank you to all those that participated. We loved all the great creations that everyone came up with.
Performing Arts Series
Deerfield Township and the Arts Alliance have partnered once again to bring the Summer Concert Series to Cottell Park.

The Summer Concert Series will feature different acts and performances on Thursdays throughout the summer.

Performances include:

  • July 15th - Comet Bluegrass All-Stars
  • July 22nd - Brother Smith
  • July 29th - Cincinnati Brass Band
  • August 12th - The Remains
  • August 19th - Cincy Shakespeare in the Park (A Midsummer Night's Dream)

These are free community events held outside on the lawn at Cottell Park.

Please bring your own blankets and lawn chairs. Attendees are welcome to bring their own food and beverages. No alcohol please.
July Movie in the Park and Paint-Your-Own Pottery Event
Our July Movie in the Park is The Croods: A New Age.

Join us at Cottell Park at dark on July 23rd to watch the Croods find a new place to call home after surviving the only world they ever knew.

This is a free community event. Please bring own chairs, blankets, snacks, and goodies (no alcohol please).

Looking to make it a family night? Star Glazers is also offering a Paint-Your-Own Pottery event at the Synder House before the movie from 6:30PM to 8:30PM.

Participants will be able to select from a variety of options including cups, bowls, plates, boxes, banks, and more. Star Glazers will provide all the supplies you need so you can just sit back and paint your selected piece.

Finished projects will be glazes and fired for you and available to pick up from the Deerfield Township Offices within 2 weeks.

The Paint-Your-Own Pottery Event is a paid event starting at $9. Registration is required.

For more information or to register, please click here.
Park Pop-Ups
Don’t forget to get out and enjoy nature in our free, self-guided Park Pop-Up activities at 7 parks throughout the Township. Our Pop-Ups are temporary signs placed along a trail that feature fun activities like Tree Line Bingo, Word Scrambles, Nature Hunts, StoryWalks, and more!

Activities rotate weekly and available to do at your own pace during park hours until August 11th. The Pop-Ups run Fridays to Wednesdays with the new activities rotated on Thursdays.

Check out www.deerfieldrec.com for additional information on each activity.
Powder Keg 5K Trail Race
Poweder Keg 5K Trail Race is returning to Carter Park on August 28th.

The Powder Keg 5K Trail Run explores the trails of the park and is presented by Deerfield Township and the Arts Alliance.

A portion of the proceeds from the race benefit the Arts Alliance and goes toward future arts programming.

Those interested in participating can find more information and can register by clicking here.
Comprehensive Plan Update
Deerfield Township is updated the Comprehensive Plan. A steering committing consisting of 22 stakeholders will continue the process during its ninth meeting working with the Township staff and the project consultant, McBride Dale Clarion, to help guide the development of the Comprehensive Plan Update.

The meeting will take place in the Deerfield Township Meeting Room (4900 Parkway Drive, Suite 180) on July 19th, 2021 from 6:00PM to 7:30PM.

The public is encouraged to participate in the process by attending the meeting to learn about the planning process and upcoming public events.

Additional information regarding the planning process and more can be found at www.becomingdeerfield.com.

Any questions or comments, please contact Sam Hill, Planning and Zoning Director, via email at shill@deerfieldtwp.com or by phone at 513.701.6964.
Calendar Check
Make a note of these important meetings and upcoming events:
Deerfield Township Meetings

  • Board of Trustees Work Session - July 20th, 2021 at 5:30 PM
  • Deerfield Township Regular Meeting - August 3rd, 2021 at 6:00 PM
  • Zoning Commission - August 9th, 2021 at 6:30 PM
  • Deerfield Regional Storm Water Board Meeting - August 10th, 2021 at 6:00 PM
  • Board of Zoning Appeals - August 12th, 2021 at 6:30 PM