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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
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
It's My Park at James Weldon Johnson Playground
at James Weldon Johnson Playground, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
This It's My Park season, volunteer with the Chenchita's Community Garden to spruce up James Weldon Johnson Playground, create handmade items, and meet your neighbors.
Free!
Community Forum: Group Meeting for Devoe Park
at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church, Bronx 
6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join us at the first group meeting for Devoe Park. Share your ideas for the park, discuss what the community can do, and imagine how you and others can help. Community dinner included!
Free!
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
It's My Park at Cobble Hill Park
at Congress Street and Clinton Street (in Cobble Hill Park), Brooklyn
7:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
This It's My Park season, volunteer with Cobble Hill Association to beautify Cobble Hill Park.
Free!
Thursday, August 22, 2019
It's My Park at Westerleigh Park
at Westerleigh Park Gazebo (in Westerleigh Park), Staten Island
5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
This It's My Park season, volunteer with Westerleigh Parks Coalition to clean and beautify Westerleigh Park.
Free!
Saturday, August 24, 2019
It's My Park at Allison Pond Park
at Prospect Avenue and Brentwood Avenue (in Allison Pond Park), Staten Island
8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
This It's My Park season, volunteer with Friends of Allison Pond Park as they clean and beautify Allison Pond Park.
Free!
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!
Ecology Park - Forest Restoration
at Ecology Park, Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants in order to help restore natural areas and create a healthier ecosystem.
Free!
It's My Park at Westerleigh Park
at Westerleigh Park Gazebo (in Westerleigh Park), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This It's My Park season, volunteer with Westerleigh Parks Coalition to clean and beautify Westerleigh Park.
Free!
Beautify Fort Tryon Park with New York Cares
at Anne Loftus Playground (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Beautify this historic and scenic park by weeding, planting, removing invasive species, and more.
Free!
Gardening and Beach Cleanup
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will help with gardening preparation and beach cleanup to get the park ready for the summer weather and upcoming events.
Free!
It's My Park at Maria Hernandez Park
at Maria Hernandez Dog Park (in Maria Hernandez Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
This It's My Park season, volunteer with Maria Hernandez Dog Run P.A.C.K. (Pet owner Alliance for Community K-9s) to care for the dog run at Maria Hernandez Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Leif Ericson Park
at 9th Avenue and 67th Street (in Leif Ericson Park), Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
This It's My Park season, volunteer with Parent Child Relationship to beautify Leif Ericson Park.
Free!
Sunday, August 25, 2019
It's My Park at Kissena Park
at The Velodrome (in Kissena Park), Queens
7:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Kissena Velodrome Friends to complete a cleanup at Kissena Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Fort Independence Playground
at Fort Independence Park House (in Fort Independence Playground), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Start your summer mornings volunteering with Jerome Friends & Neighbors to care for the plantings around Jerome Park Reservoir.
Free!
It's My Park at James Weldon Johnson Playground
at James Weldon Johnson Playground, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the volunteering efforts to care for and activate this park while the East Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center provides free activities for families like yoga, portraits, and arts and crafts.
Free!
It's My Park at Brower Park
at Brower Park Park House (in Brower Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
This It's My Park season, volunteer with Friends of Brower Park to care for the natural elements of the park, including the Monarch Butterfly Garden at Brower Park.
Free!
Monday, August 26, 2019
It's My Park at Sunset Park
at Sunset Park Recreation Center (in Sunset Park), Brooklyn
8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
This It's My Park season, volunteer with Parent Child Relationship to beautify Sunset Park.
Free!
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
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.
Free!
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
It's My Park at Cobble Hill Park
at Congress Street and Clinton Street (in Cobble Hill Park), Brooklyn
7:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
This It's My Park season, volunteer with Cobble Hill Association to beautify Cobble Hill Park.
Free!
Thursday, August 29, 2019
It's My Park at Westerleigh Park
at Westerleigh Park Gazebo (in Westerleigh Park), Staten Island
5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
This It's My Park season, volunteer with Westerleigh Parks Coalition to clean and beautify Westerleigh Park.
Free!
Saturday, August 31, 2019
It's My Park at Westerleigh Park
at Westerleigh Park Gazebo (in Westerleigh Park), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This It's My Park season, volunteer with Westerleigh Parks Coalition to clean and beautify Westerleigh Park.
Free!
Gardening and Beach Cleanup
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will help with gardening preparation and beach cleanup to get the park ready for the summer weather and upcoming events.
Free!
It's My Park at Pelham Parkway
at Pelham Parkway North and Wallace Avenue, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This It's My Park season, volunteer with Friends of Pelham Parkway to clean up and remove debris at Pelham Parkway North and Wallace Avenue.
Free!
It's My Park at Leif Ericson Park
at 9th Avenue and 67th Street (in Leif Ericson Park), Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
This It's My Park season, volunteer with Parent Child Relationship to beautify Leif Ericson Park.
Free!
Sunday, September 8, 2019
Roger Morris Park Garden Volunteer Day
at Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Whether you have a green thumb or just a curiosity for what makes the garden grow, all are welcome to volunteer in Roger Morris Park, the grounds of the Morris-Jumel Mansion.
Free!
Saturday, September 14, 2019
Beautify Fort Tryon Park with New York Cares
at Anne Loftus Playground (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Beautify this historic and scenic park by weeding, planting, removing invasive species, and more.
Free!
Coastal Cleanup
at 59th Street Mound (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Riverside Park Conservancy partners with TRASH HERO NY to remove trash and recyclables that are brought in with the tides and pile up along the Hudson River coastline.
Free!
Sunday, September 15, 2019
Fall It's My Park Day at Fort Tryon Park
at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Help prep the park by assisting the Friends Committee and NYC Parks staff by painting, planting, weeding, and more!
Free!
Saturday, September 21, 2019
International Coastal Cleanup
at 68th Street Sitting Area (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan , 148 Street Hudson River waterfront (in Riverside Park), Manhattan, 100th Street at Hudson River waterfront (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the world’s largest volunteer effort for our ocean and waterways!
Free!
Event
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Beautify Fort Tryon Park with New York Cares
at Anne Loftus Playground (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Beautify this historic and scenic park by weeding, planting, removing invasive species, and more.
Free!
Sunday, October 6, 2019
Roger Morris Park Garden Volunteer Day
at Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Whether you have a green thumb or just a curiosity for what makes the garden grow, all are welcome to volunteer in Roger Morris Park, the grounds of the Morris-Jumel Mansion.
Free!
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Beautify Fort Tryon Park with New York Cares
at Anne Loftus Playground (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Beautify this historic and scenic park by weeding, planting, removing invasive species, and more.
Free!
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Beautify Fort Tryon Park with New York Cares
at Anne Loftus Playground (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Beautify this historic and scenic park by weeding, planting, removing invasive species, and more.
Free!
Coastal Cleanup
at 59th Street Mound (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Riverside Park Conservancy partners with TRASH HERO NY to remove trash and recyclables that are brought in with the tides and pile up along the Hudson River coastline.
Free!
Sunday, October 27, 2019
Fort Tryon Park Beautification Day and Bulb Planting
at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Activities will include some or all of the following: painting, planting preparations, planting, weeding, and more.
Free!
Sunday, November 3, 2019
Roger Morris Park Garden Volunteer Day
at Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Whether you have a green thumb or just a curiosity for what makes the garden grow, all are welcome to volunteer in Roger Morris Park, the grounds of the Morris-Jumel Mansion.
Free!
Saturday, November 9, 2019
Beautify Fort Tryon Park with New York Cares
at Anne Loftus Playground (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Beautify this historic and scenic park by weeding, planting, removing invasive species, and more.
Free!
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Beautify Fort Tryon Park with New York Cares
at Anne Loftus Playground (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Beautify this historic and scenic park by weeding, planting, removing invasive species, and more.
Free!
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