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
Sunday, July 7, 2024
It's My Park at WNYC Transmitter Park
at WNYC Transmitter Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Transmitter Park to clean up and remove weeds at WNYC Transmitter Park.
Free!
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
It's My Park at Ralph Bunche Park
at Ralph Bunche Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Ralph Bunche Park to clean up, prune, weed, and water at Ralph Bunche Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Rev Lena Irons Unity Park
at Unity Park (in Rev Lena Irons Unity Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Bringing the Peace Friends of Drew Park to do a general cleanup and paint the walls at Rev Lena Irons Unity Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Sunset Park
at Sunset Park Recreation Center (in Sunset Park), Brooklyn 

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Sunset Park.
Free!
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
It's My Park at Brower Park
at Brower Park Butterfly Garden (in Brower Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Brower Park to beautify at Brower Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Bushwick Inlet Park
at Bushwick Inlet Park, Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join us every week as we weed, mulch, tend bushes and blossoms, sometimes plant and water.
Free!
Thursday, July 11, 2024
It's My Park at Hunter's Point South Park
at Entrance - Center Boulevard and Borden Avenue (in Hunter's Point South Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Hunters Point Parks Conservancy to beautify Hunter's Point South Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Rev Lena Irons Unity Park
at Unity Park (in Rev Lena Irons Unity Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Bringing the Peace Friends of Drew Park to do a general cleanup and paint the walls at Rev Lena Irons Unity Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Crotona Park
at Damiana Pizarro Community Garden, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Future Star Productions: Performing Arts & Youth Enhancement Program to remove litter and remove weeds from the grassy areas at Clinton Playground.
Free!
It's My Park at Kaiser Park
at West 33rd Street and Bayview Avenue (in Kaiser Park), Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Billion Oyster Project to beautify at Kaiser Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Marion Hopkinson Playground
at Play Area (in Marion Hopkinson Playground), Brooklyn
8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Marion Street Park Block Association to beautify at Marion Hopkinson Playground.
Free!
Saturday, July 13, 2024
It's My Park at Cooper Park
at Cooper Park, Brooklyn 

9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Volunteer every Saturday morning with the Friends of Cooper Park to pick up litter, weed, rake, and beautify Cooper Park.
Free!
It's My Park at East River Esplanade
at East River Esplanade, Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Alliance for Kips Bay to weed, water plants, and clean up the park at the East River Esplanade.
Free!
It's My Park at Brookville Park
at Brookville Park, Queens
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Brookville Park to steward Brookville Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Bushwick Inlet Park
at Bushwick Inlet Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with North Brooklyn Parks Alliance to learn about the ecological needs of Bushwick Inlet.
Free!
It's My Park at Kaiser Park
at Kaiser Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Coney Island Beautification Project, Inc. to beautify Kaiser Park as part of City of Water Day.
Free!
It's My Park at Seth Low Playground/ Bealin Square
at Seth Low Playground (in Seth Low Playground/ Bealin Square), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with My Friends Place NY, Inc. to clean and green Seth Low Playground.
Free!
Whiz Kidz
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join Whiz Kidz for hands-on STEM fun! Spark curiosity and ignite a passion for learning in your child. Let their creativity soar! ??
Free!
Kids
Free Live Musical performance with Guitar and Keyboard at the Historic Conference House Colonial Garden
at The Conference House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 

1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Free Live Musical performance with Guitar and Keyboard at the Historic Conference House Colonial Garden
Free!
It's My Park at Leif Ericson Park
at Leif Ericson Park, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Leif Ericson Park.
Free!
CANCELLED: CANCELLED: Concert at Sunset: The Chapman Brothers
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park), Queens
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Join us for an evening at Concert at Sunset! Experience the sounds of steelpan and piano at Idlewild Park.
Free!
Sunday, July 14, 2024
It's My Park at Brighton Playground
at Brighton Beach Playground (in Brighton Playground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Asser Levy Park to beautify Brighton Playground.
Free!
It's My Park at Skyline Playground
at Skyline Playground Garden (in Skyline Playground), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Volunteer with HEALTH for Youths to help maintain the community garden at Skyline Playground and a general clean-up around the park.
Free!
It's My Park at McKinley Park
at McKinley Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify McKinley Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Richmond Terrace Park
at Richmond Terrace Park, Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Natural Resources Protective Association to clean the waterfront at Richmond Terrace Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Sunset Park
at Sunset Park Recreation Center (in Sunset Park), Brooklyn 

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Sunset Park.
Free!
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
It's My Park at Sunset Park
at Sunset Park Recreation Center (in Sunset Park), Brooklyn 

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Sunset Park.
Free!
Thursday, July 18, 2024
It's My Park at Hunter's Point South Park
at Entrance - Center Boulevard and Borden Avenue (in Hunter's Point South Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Hunters Point Parks Conservancy to beautify Hunter's Point South Park.
Free!
Saturday, July 20, 2024
It's My Park at Cooper Park
at Cooper Park, Brooklyn 

9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Cooper Park to clean and green Cooper Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Ewen Park
at Ewen Park Dog Run (in Ewen Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Volunteer with Stewards of Ewen Park to weed, water, and maintain our spring plantings.
Free!
It's My Park at Malcolm X Blvd Malls
at NYPL - Countee Cullen Library
9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Malcolm X Blvd Beautification Group to Beautify the malls on Malcolm X Boulevard.
Free!
It's My Park at Raymond Bush Playground
at Raymond Bush Playground, Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Raymond Bush Playground Group to clean and green Raymond Bush Playground.
Free!
It's My Park at Westerleigh Park
at Westerleigh Park, Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Volunteer with Westerleigh Parks Coalition to rake leaves and clean debris around Westerleigh Park.
Free!
Whiz Kidz
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join Whiz Kidz for hands-on STEM fun! Spark curiosity and ignite a passion for learning in your child. Let their creativity soar! ??
Free!
Kids
It's My Park at Leif Ericson Park
at Leif Ericson Park, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Leif Ericson Park.
Free!
Sunday, July 21, 2024
It's My Park at Brighton Playground
at Brighton Beach Playground (in Brighton Playground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Asser Levy Park to beautify Brighton Playground.
Free!
It's My Park at Bennett Park
at Bennett Park, Manhattan 

9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Bennett Park Stewards to remove invasive plants and paint benches at Bennett Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Irving Square Park
at Irving Square Park, Brooklyn 

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Friends of Irving Square Park to clean and green Irving Square Park.
Free!
It's My Park at McKinley Park
at McKinley Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify McKinley Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Sunset Park
at Sunset Park Recreation Center (in Sunset Park), Brooklyn 

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Sunset Park.
Free!
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
CANCELLED: It's My Park at Sunset Park
at Sunset Park Recreation Center (in Sunset Park), Brooklyn 

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Sunset Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Ralph Bunche Park
at Ralph Bunche Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Ralph Bunche Park to clean up, prune, weed, and water at Ralph Bunche Park.
Free!
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
It's My Park at Leif Ericson Park
at Leif Ericson Park, Brooklyn
8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Leif Ericson Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Bushwick Inlet Park
at Bushwick Inlet Park, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us every week as we weed, mulch, tend bushes and blossoms, sometimes plant and water (if necessary).
Free!
Thursday, July 25, 2024
It's My Park at Leif Ericson Park
at Leif Ericson Park - 9th Ave. and 67th St. (in Leif Ericson Park), Brooklyn
8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Leif Ericson Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Hunter's Point South Park
at Entrance - Center Boulevard and Borden Avenue (in Hunter's Point South Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Hunters Point Parks Conservancy to beautify Hunter's Point South Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Crotona Park
at Crotona Park, Bronx 

11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Future Star Productions: Performing Arts & Youth Enhancement Program to remove litter and remove weeds from the grassy areas at Clinton Playground.
Free!
It's My Park at Kaiser Park
at Kaiser Park, Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Billion Oyster Project to beautify Kaiser Park.
Free!
Friday, July 26, 2024
It's My Park at Leif Ericson Park
at Leif Ericson Park - 9th Ave. and 67th St. (in Leif Ericson Park), Brooklyn
8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Leif Ericson Park.
Free!
Saturday, July 27, 2024
It's My Park at Cooper Park
at Cooper Park, Brooklyn 

9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Cooper Park to clean and green Cooper Park.
Free!