Volunteer

Do you want to give back to your parks? NYC Parks and our hundreds of partners hold organized events throughout the year asking New Yorkers to pitch in and paint, clean, rake, and generally take care of our city's great and vast park system. Groups and individuals are welcome at volunteer events across the city.

Looking for more volunteer opportunities? Reach out to one of our many partner organizations, or visit Partnerships for Parks, a public-private partnership between NYC Parks and City Parks Foundation that manages our network of volunteers.

Volunteer Events

Thursday, December 12, 2019

Dec12

It's My Park at Northerleigh Park

at Neal Dow Street and North Avenue (in Northerleigh Park), Staten Island

5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Westerleigh Parks Coalition to clean and beautify Northerleigh Park.
Free!

Saturday, December 14, 2019

Dec14

It's My Park at Forest Park

at Metropolitan Avenue and Forest Park Drive (in Forest Park), Queens

8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Kew Kids to beautify Forest Park.
Free!

Dec14

CANCELLED: It's My Park at Roy Wilkins Recreation Center

at Roy Wilkins Recreation Center, Queens

8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Southern Queens Park Association to rake leaves at Roy Wilkins Recreation Center.
Free!

Dec14

It's My Park at Henry Hudson Park

at Henry Hudson Monument (in Henry Hudson Park), Bronx

8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Stewards of Henry Hudson Park as they start their Saturday mornings rain or shine with fun green projects such as raking leaves, planting, mulching and more to build community.
Free!

Dec14

Inwood Hill Park Trail Stewardship Day

at Payson Park House (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join our effort to make the 4.2-mile trails of Inwood Hill Park safer, more accessible, and sustainable through trail blazing, corridor clearing, and debris removal.
Free!

Dec14

Harlem Street Tree Care

at East 124th and Madison Avenue, Manhattan

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come work with NYC Parks Stewardship to care for local street trees! Volunteers will learn how to aerate, cultivate, mulch, and identify street trees.
Free!

Dec14

Soundview Wetland Restoration

at Leland Avenue and O'Brien Avenue (in Soundview Park), Bronx

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to safely remove invasive plants from the Soundview Park shoreline in order to help create a healthier ecosystem.
Free!

Dec14

Alley Pond Park Forest Restoration

at Northern Boulevard and 234th Street (in Alley Pond Park), Queens

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants in order to help create a healthier ecosystem.
Free!

Dec14

It's My Park at Hendrick I. Lott House

at Hendrick I. Lott House, Brooklyn

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Lott House for its monthly clean-up!
Free!

Dec14

It's My Park at Northerleigh Park

at Neal Dow Street and North Avenue (in Northerleigh Park), Staten Island

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Westerleigh Parks Coalition to clean and beautify Northerleigh Park.
Free!

Dec14

Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park

at BMX Jump Park (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Bring your friends and family for a day of fun in the woods and learn what it takes to build, maintain, and ride the most progressive urban bike park in America!
Free!

Best For
Kids

Dec14

Turn & Learn Compost Work Day (NYC Compost Project)

at Compost Demonstration Site (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
The best way to learn about compost is to make it, and attending our Turn & Learns will make you a pro. Bring a water bottle, wear closed toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Free!

Sunday, December 15, 2019

Dec15

Ridgewood Reservoir Volunteer Work Day

at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Highland Park's Ridgewood Reservoir is 50+ acres and sits atop a ridge rising above the surrounding Jamaica Bay outwash plain. It is divided into three basins, which are separated…
Free!

Monday, December 16, 2019

Dec16

It's My Park at Sunset Park

at Sunset Park Recreation Center (in Sunset Park), Brooklyn

8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Parent Child Relationship to beautify Sunset Park.
Free!

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Dec19

It's My Park at Westerleigh Park

at Westerleigh Park Gazebo (in Westerleigh Park), Staten Island

5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Westerleigh Parks Coalition to clean and beautify Westerleigh Park.
Free!

Saturday, December 21, 2019

Dec21

It's My Park at Henry Hudson Park

at Henry Hudson Monument (in Henry Hudson Park), Bronx

7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
End 2019 by making a difference and join the Stewards of Henry Hudson Park as they start their Saturday mornings rain or shine with fun green projects such as raking leaves, planting, mulching and more to build community.
Free!

Dec21

Alley Pond Park Trail Work

at Adventure Course Parking Lot (in Alley Pond Park), Queens

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants as well as clear the trail corridor in order to help restore the forest and create a healthier ecosystem.
Free!

Dec21

Claremont Street Tree Care

at E 172nd Street and Sheridan Avenue, Bronx

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come work with NYC Parks Stewardship to care for local street trees!
Free!

Dec21

Edenwald Green Neighborhood - Seton Falls Park Forest Restoration

at Marolla Place and Boller Avenue (in Seton Falls Park), Bronx

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
oin NYC Parks Stewardship's monthly Green Neighborhood event in Seton Falls Park in The Bronx!
Free!

Dec21

It's My Park at Red Hook Recreation Area

at Red Hook Recreation Center (in Red Hook Recreation Area), Brooklyn

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Red Hook Conservancy to beautify Red Hook Recreation Area.
Free!

Dec21

It's My Park at Westerleigh Park

at Westerleigh Park Gazebo (in Westerleigh Park), Staten Island

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Westerleigh Parks Coalition to clean and beautify Westerleigh Park.
Free!

Monday, December 23, 2019

Dec23

It's My Park at Sunset Park

at Sunset Park Recreation Center (in Sunset Park), Brooklyn

8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Parent Child Relationship to beautify Sunset Park.
Free!

Saturday, December 28, 2019

Dec28

It's My Park at Leif Ericson Park

at 9th Avenue and 67th Street (in Leif Ericson Park), Brooklyn

9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent Child Relationship to beautify Leif Ericson Park.
Free!

Monday, December 30, 2019

Dec30

It's My Park at Sunset Park

at Sunset Park Recreation Center (in Sunset Park), Brooklyn

8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Parent Child Relationship to beautify Sunset Park.
Free!

Saturday, January 4, 2020

Jan 4

Mulchfest 2020: Maria Hernandez Park Street Tree Care

at Suydam Street and Knickerbocker Avenue (in Maria Hernandez Park), Brooklyn

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
The Stewardship Team is looking for volunteers to help by spreading mulch generated during Mulchfest around young trees to insulate them from the cold winter weather.
Free!

Jan 4

Mulchfest 2020: Soundview Park Street Tree Care

at Story Avenue and Morrison Avenue (in Soundview Park), Bronx

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
The Stewardship Team is looking for volunteers to help by spreading mulch that is generated during Mulchfest around young trees to insulate them from the cold winter weather.
Free!

Must See
Event

Jan 4

Mulchfest 2020: Conference House Park Forest Restoration

at Hylan Boulevard and Satterlee Street (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteers will spread mulch from Mulchfest around young trees in recently-planted forest restoration planting sites to insulate them from the cold winter weather.
Free!

Must See
Event

Sunday, January 5, 2020

Jan 5

Mulchfest 2020: Travers Park Street Tree Care

at 34th Avenue between 77th and 78th Streets (in Travers Park), Queens

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
The Stewardship Team is looking for volunteers to help by spreading mulch that is generated during Mulchfest around young street trees to insulate them from the cold winter weather.
Free!

Must See
Event

Jan 5

Mulchfest 2020: Owl's Head Park Street Tree Care

at 68th Street and Colonial Road (in Owl's Head Park), Brooklyn

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteers will spread mulch generated from Mulchfest around young street trees.
Free!

Must See
Event

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Jan 8

Mulchfest 2020: Sunset Park Street Tree Care

at Flagpole at 41st Street & 6th Avenue (in Sunset Park), Brooklyn

9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will weed, aerate, cultivate, and spread mulch around young street trees.
Free!

Must See
Event

Thursday, January 9, 2020

Jan 9

Mulchfest 2020: Bennett Park Street Tree Care

at W 185th St and Fort Washington Ave (in Bennett Park), Manhattan

9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will weed, aerate, cultivate, and spread mulch generated from Mulchfest around young street trees.
Free!

Must See
Event

Friday, January 10, 2020

Jan10

Mulchfest 2020: Hunter's Point Park Street Tree Care

at LIC Landing Events Space (in Hunter's Point South Park), Queens

9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will weed, aerate, cultivate, and spread mulch generated from Mulchfest around young street trees.
Free!

Must See
Event

Saturday, January 11, 2020

Jan11

Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park

at BMX Jump Park (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan

Best For
Kids

Jan11

Mulchfest 2020: Inwood Hill Park Street Tree Care

at Isham Street and Seaman Avenue (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteers will spread mulch generated from Mulchfest around young street trees.
Free!

Must See
Event

Jan11

Mulchfest 2020: Lawernce Virgilio Playground Street Tree Care

at 39th Drive and 54th Street (in Lawrence Virgilio Playground), Queens

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The Stewardship Team is looking for volunteers to help by spreading mulch that is generated during Mulchfest around young trees to insulate them from the cold winter weather.
Free!

Must See
Event