It's My Park

Volunteers painting a park bench

Join thousands of New Yorkers who come together each year to volunteer and celebrate their neighborhood parks and public spaces through It's My Park. The It’s My Park projects below are open to the public and walk-ons are welcome. If you would like to volunteer with a large group (10+ people), please submit a request to Partnerships for Parks.

It's My Park is presented by Partnerships for Parks, a joint program of NYC Parks and the City Parks Foundation.

 

It's My Park Events

Monday, August 30, 2021

Aug30

It's My Park at Sunset Park

at Sunset Park Recreation Center (in Sunset Park)Brooklyn This is an Accessible location

7:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Sunset Park.
Free!

Aug30

Monday Morning Pitch In

at George Seuffert Bandshell (in Forest Park)Queens

9:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Show your park some love and join a Monday Morning Pitch-In!
Free!

Aug30

It's My Park at Virginia Park

at Virginia ParkBronx

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Join green group Loving The Bronx with their summer Monday morning clean ups at Virginia Park, Virginia Playground and Hugh Grant Circle.
Free!

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Aug31

It's My Park at Brower Park

at Brower Park Butterfly Garden (in Brower Park)Brooklyn

10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Brower Park at Brower Park.
Free!

Saturday, September 4, 2021

Sep 4

It's My Park at Cooper Park

at Cooper Park Tennis Courts (in Cooper Park)Brooklyn

9:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Cooper Park at Cooper Park.
Free!

Sep 4

Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October

at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park)Queens This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Come volunteer for the Litter Ambassador program and help keep our picnic and BBQ areas clean this summer!
Free!

Sunday, September 5, 2021

Sep 5

Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October

at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park)Queens This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Come volunteer for the Litter Ambassador program and help keep our picnic and BBQ areas clean this summer!
Free!

Monday, September 6, 2021

Sep 6

CANCELLED: Monday Morning Pitch In

at George Seuffert Bandshell (in Forest Park)Queens

9:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Show your park some love and join a Monday Morning Pitch-In!
Free!

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Sep 7

It's My Park at Brower Park

at Brower Park Butterfly Garden (in Brower Park)Brooklyn

10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Brower Park at Brower Park.
Free!

Thursday, September 9, 2021

Sep 9

Tidy Thursdays at Starlight Park

at Starlight ParkBronx

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Tasks can include litter pickup, weed removal, green infrastructure maintenance, and plantings.
Free!

Saturday, September 11, 2021

Sep11

It's My Park at Henry Hudson Park

at Henry Hudson Monument (in Henry Hudson Park)Bronx This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Join the Stewards of Henry Hudson Park for our seasonal horticulture and cleanup events at this unique park. Lots to do including mulching, weeding, cleaning and planting. Bring your…
Free!

Sep11

It's My Park at Glick Park

at Glick Park (in East River Esplanade)Manhattan

9:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Volunteer with Alliance for Kips Bay to clean up, weed, and care for the green spaces at Glick Park on the East River Esplanade.
Free!

Sep11

It's My Park at Olmsted-Beil House Park

at Olmsted-Beil House ParkStaten Island

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Olmsted-Beil House to clean and remove overgrowth at Olmsted-Beil House Park.
Free!

Sep11

Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October

at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park)Queens This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Come volunteer for the Litter Ambassador program and help keep our picnic and BBQ areas clean this summer!
Free!

Sunday, September 12, 2021

Sep12

It's My Park at Ewen Park

at Ewen ParkBronx This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Volunteer with Stewards of Ewen Park with their community clean ups at this unique site.
Free!

Sep12

Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October

at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park)Queens This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Come volunteer for the Litter Ambassador program and help keep our picnic and BBQ areas clean this summer!
Free!

Saturday, September 18, 2021

Sep18

It's My Park at Hendrick I. Lott House

at Hendrick I. Lott HouseBrooklyn This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Friends of the Lott House and Marine Park Alliance to beautify the grounds at the Hendrick I. Lott House. Come on out and get some fresh…
Free!

Sep18

It's My Park at Brust Park

at Upper Brust Park Greystone Avenue Entrance (in Brust Park)Bronx

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Join the Stewards of Brust Park as they start their morning volunteering at this unique green space with general clean up and other projects tasked at this bi-level park.
Free!

Sep18

It's My Park at Brust Park

at Upper Brust Park Greystone Avenue Entrance (in Brust Park)Bronx

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Enjoy a fall morning by volunteering with the Stewards of Brust Park who continue their seasonal cleanup and hort projects in the lower section of the park. Contact the project leader…
Free!

Sep18

It's My Park at Maria Hernandez Park

at Maria Hernandez Park House (in Maria Hernandez Park)Brooklyn

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Clean Bushwick Initiative at Maria Hernandez Park.
Free!

Sep18

It's My Park at Linden Park

at Linden Park House (in Linden Park)Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Brite Leadership Coalition to beautify Linden Park.
Free!

Sep18

Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October

at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park)Queens This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Come volunteer for the Litter Ambassador program and help keep our picnic and BBQ areas clean this summer!
Free!

Sunday, September 19, 2021

Sep19

It's My Park at Brust Park

at Upper Brust Park Greystone Avenue Entrance (in Brust Park)Bronx

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewards of Brust Park as they continue their fall volunteerism focused on the upper section of the park with cleanups, hort projects, and other tasks that keep them passionate about the park.
Free!

Sep19

It's My Park at Seaside Wildlife Nature Park

at Nelson Avenue Entrance (in Seaside Wildlife Nature Park)Staten Island

12:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Pirate Park Families to clean and weed the garden at Seaside Wildlife Nature Park.
Free!

Sep19

Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October

at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park)Queens This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Come volunteer for the Litter Ambassador program and help keep our picnic and BBQ areas clean this summer!
Free!

Saturday, September 25, 2021

Sep25

It's My Park at Ewen Park

at Ewen ParkBronx This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Celebrate autumn and volunteer with Stewards of Ewen Park to participate in clean ups and light hort activities. Contact the group leader and lock in your spot.
Free!

Sep25

It's My Park at Henry Hudson Park

at Henry Hudson Monument (in Henry Hudson Park)Bronx This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Join the Stewards of Henry Hudson Park for our seasonal horticulture and cleanup events at this unique park. Lots to do including mulching, weeding, cleaning and planting. Bring your…
Free!

Sep25

It's My Park at Olmsted-Beil House Park

at Olmsted-Beil House ParkStaten Island

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Olmsted-Beil House to clean and remove overgrowth at Olmsted-Beil House Park.
Free!

Sep25

It's My Park at Linden Park

at Linden Park House (in Linden Park)Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Brite Leadership Coalition to beautify Linden Park.
Free!

Sep25

Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October

at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park)Queens This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Come volunteer for the Litter Ambassador program and help keep our picnic and BBQ areas clean this summer!
Free!

Sunday, September 26, 2021

Sep26

Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October

at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park)Queens This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Come volunteer for the Litter Ambassador program and help keep our picnic and BBQ areas clean this summer!
Free!

Saturday, October 2, 2021

Oct 2

Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October

at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park)Queens This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Come volunteer for the Litter Ambassador program and help keep our picnic and BBQ areas clean this summer!
Free!

Sunday, October 3, 2021

Oct 3

Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October

at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park)Queens This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Come volunteer for the Litter Ambassador program and help keep our picnic and BBQ areas clean this summer!
Free!

Saturday, October 9, 2021

Oct 9

It's My Park at Olmsted-Beil House Park

at Olmsted-Beil House ParkStaten Island

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Olmsted-Beil House to clean and remove overgrowth at Olmsted-Beil House Park.
Free!

Oct 9

Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October

at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park)Queens This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Come volunteer for the Litter Ambassador program and help keep our picnic and BBQ areas clean this summer!
Free!

Sunday, October 10, 2021

Oct10

Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October

at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park)Queens This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Come volunteer for the Litter Ambassador program and help keep our picnic and BBQ areas clean this summer!
Free!

Saturday, October 16, 2021

Oct16

It's My Park at Henry Hudson Park

at Henry Hudson Monument (in Henry Hudson Park)Bronx This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Join the Stewards of Henry Hudson Park for our seasonal horticulture and cleanup events at this unique park. Lots to do including mulching, weeding, cleaning and planting. Bring your…
Free!

Oct16

It's My Park at Brust Park

at Upper Brust Park Greystone Avenue Entrance (in Brust Park)Bronx

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Enjoy a fall morning by volunteering with the Stewards of Brust Park who continue their seasonal cleanup and hort projects in the lower section of the park. Contact the project leader…
Free!

Oct16

Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October

at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park)Queens This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Come volunteer for the Litter Ambassador program and help keep our picnic and BBQ areas clean this summer!
Free!

Sunday, October 17, 2021

Oct17

It's My Park at Ewen Park

at Ewen ParkBronx This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Join the Stewards of Ewen Park as they continue their green community work in the fall with general clean up and hort project! The group will be prepping the soil and dropping daffodil…
Free!

Oct17

It's My Park at Brust Park

at Upper Brust Park Greystone Avenue Entrance (in Brust Park)Bronx

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
This fall It's My Park season, volunteer with the Stewards of Brust Park with their continued maintenance and garden care days.
Free!

Oct17

Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October

at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park)Queens This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Come volunteer for the Litter Ambassador program and help keep our picnic and BBQ areas clean this summer!
Free!

Saturday, October 23, 2021

Oct23

It's My Park at Olmsted-Beil House Park

at Olmsted-Beil House ParkStaten Island

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Olmsted-Beil House to clean and remove overgrowth at Olmsted-Beil House Park.
Free!

Oct23

Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October

at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park)Queens This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Come volunteer for the Litter Ambassador program and help keep our picnic and BBQ areas clean this summer!
Free!

Sunday, October 24, 2021

Oct24

Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October

at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park)Queens This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Come volunteer for the Litter Ambassador program and help keep our picnic and BBQ areas clean this summer!
Free!

Saturday, October 30, 2021

Oct30

Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October

at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park)Queens This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Come volunteer for the Litter Ambassador program and help keep our picnic and BBQ areas clean this summer!
Free!

Sunday, October 31, 2021

Oct31

Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October

at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park)Queens This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Come volunteer for the Litter Ambassador program and help keep our picnic and BBQ areas clean this summer!
Free!

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