About the Levies
Hamilton County voters last approved 10-year levies in 2016 and 2021 to support day-to-day operations and capital improvements across the park district.
The 2016 1 mill levy
This levy generates approximately $2.58 million per year for capital projects. Outside funding through our recreational revenue streams, Motor Vehicle Permit sales, State and Federal grants, and philanthropic support through private donations offset the gap in funding.
On May 15, 2025, the Board of Park Commissioners for Great Parks unanimously approved a resolution to place a renewal of the 1-mill levy on the November 4, 2025, general election ballot in Hamilton County for another 10-year term. Renewing this levy will not increase taxes and will continue the current level of support for the 22 parks and conservation areas of the 18,000+ acres in the Great Parks system.
The 2021 0.95 mill levy
This levy funds approximately 76% of critical infrastructure needs ($101 million) and approximately 56% of the planned park improvements ($124 million) identified through the Great Parks Master Plan. Outside funding through our recreational revenue streams, Motor Vehicle Permit sales, State and Federal grants, and our philanthropic support through donations, including the Go Big! $50 million capital campaign to help offset the gap in funding.