It's My Park

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
It's My Park at Sunset Park
at Sunset Park Recreation Center (in Sunset Park), Brooklyn 
7:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Sunset Park.
Free!
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!
It's My Park at Virginia Park
at Virginia Park, Bronx
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
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
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!
Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October
at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens 
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
Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October
at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens 
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
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
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
Tidy Thursdays at Starlight Park
at Starlight Park, Bronx
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
It's My Park at Henry Hudson Park
at Henry Hudson Monument (in Henry Hudson Park), Bronx 
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!
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!
It's My Park at Olmsted-Beil House Park
at Olmsted-Beil House Park, Staten 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!
Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October
at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens 
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
It's My Park at Ewen Park
at Ewen Park, Bronx 
9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Volunteer with Stewards of Ewen Park with their community clean ups at this unique site.
Free!
Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October
at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens 
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
It's My Park at Hendrick I. Lott House
at Hendrick I. Lott House, Brooklyn 
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October
at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens 
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
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!
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!
Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October
at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens 
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
It's My Park at Ewen Park
at Ewen Park, Bronx 
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!
It's My Park at Henry Hudson Park
at Henry Hudson Monument (in Henry Hudson Park), Bronx 
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!
It's My Park at Olmsted-Beil House Park
at Olmsted-Beil House Park, Staten 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!
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!
Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October
at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens 
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
Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October
at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens 
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
Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October
at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens 
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
Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October
at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens 
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
It's My Park at Olmsted-Beil House Park
at Olmsted-Beil House Park, Staten 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!
Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October
at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens 
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
Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October
at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens 
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
It's My Park at Henry Hudson Park
at Henry Hudson Monument (in Henry Hudson Park), Bronx 
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!
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!
Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October
at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens 
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
It's My Park at Ewen Park
at Ewen Park, Bronx 
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!
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!
Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October
at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens 
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
It's My Park at Olmsted-Beil House Park
at Olmsted-Beil House Park, Staten 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!
Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October
at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens 
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
Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October
at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens 
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
Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October
at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens 
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
Highland Park Litter Ambassadors June - October
at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens 
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!
