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

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Sep23

WOW | Work Outside Wednesdays: Mile-a-Minute Invasive Removal

at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us for our Work Outside Wednesday volunteer event and help the Greenbelt Educators rid the park of this invader! Be prepared to walk approximately 2 miles.
Free!

Sep23

It's My Park at Crotona Park

at Crotona Tennis House (in Crotona Park), Bronx

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
This It's My Park season, join us to clean up around Crotona Pond. We look forward to keeping the park beautiful with your help!
Free!

Friday, September 25, 2020

Sep25

Alley Pond Park Forest Restoration

at Alley Pond Adventure Course (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 restore the forest and create a healthier ecosystem.
Free!

Saturday, September 26, 2020

Sep26

It's My Park at Coffey Park

at Coffey Park, Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This It's My Park season, join us for a clean up and weeding project at Coffey Park. We look forward to keeping the park beautiful with your help!
Free!

Sep26

Urban Park Ranger Volunteer Litter Cleanup

at West 158th Street entrance (in Fort Washington Park), Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
This It's My Park season, please join the Urban Park Rangers to clean and beautify Fort Washington Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
Free!

Sep26

Urban Park Ranger Volunteer Litter Cleanup

at Cornelia Avenue and Chester Avenue (in Wolfe's Pond Park), Staten Island

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
This It's My Park season, please join the Urban Park Rangers to clean and beautify Wolfe's Pond Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
Free!

Sep26

It's My Park at Herbert Von King Park

at Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center (in Herbert Von King Park), Brooklyn

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
This It's My Park season, join us to clean up Herbert Von King Park. We look forward to keeping the park beautiful with your help!
Free!

Sep26

Urban Park Ranger Volunteer Litter Cleanup

at Driggs Avenue and Lorimer Street (in McCarren Park), Brooklyn

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This It's My Park season, please join the Urban Park Rangers to clean and beautify McCarren Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
Free!

Sep26

It's My Park at Bushwick Playground

at Bushwick Playground, Brooklyn

2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with NYSoM Group to clean-up Bushwick Playground. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
Free!

Sunday, September 27, 2020

Sep27

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!

Sep27

It's My Park at Vidalia Park

at Vidalia Park Comfort Station (in Vidalia Park), Bronx

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Teddy Bear Project to pick up litter and spread mulch at Vidalia Park. Space is limited, so please reach out to the project contact to…
Free!

Sep27

Urban Park Ranger Volunteer Litter Cleanup

at Oriental Boulevard and Irwin Street (in Manhattan Beach Park), Brooklyn

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This It's My Park season, please join the Urban Park Rangers to clean and beautify Manhattan Beach. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
Free!

Monday, September 28, 2020

Sep28

9/28 Monday Sweep at Forest Park

at George Seuffert Bandshell (in Forest Park), Queens

9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
Help keep the park litter-free! Each volunteer will receive their own gloves, garbage bags, and grabber.
Free!

Sep28

9/28 Monday Sweep at Lower Highland Park

at Elton Street and Jamaica Avenue (in Highland Park), Queens

9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
Meet us at Lower Highland Park to help keep your park litter free! Each volunteer will receive their own gloves, garbage bags, and grabber.
Free!

Sep28

It's My Park at Baisley Pond Park

at Baisley Pond Park, Queens

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join us to clean up Baisley Pond Park. We look forward to keeping the park beautiful with your help!
Free!

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Sep30

Webinar for Volunteers: Capacity Fund Grant Design Support

at Virtual/Online Only

6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Receive up to $3,000 for your park project through our Capacity Fund Grant! In this session, work with our art director to create a publication or website for your community group.
Free!

Saturday, October 3, 2020

Oct 3

Urban Park Ranger Volunteer Litter Cleanup

at Forest Park Visitor Center (in Forest Park), Queens

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
This It's My Park season, please join the Urban Park Rangers to clean and beautify Forest Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
Free!

Oct 3

Urban Park Ranger Volunteer Litter Cleanup

at Metcalf Avenue and Seward Avenue (in Soundview Park), Bronx

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
This It's My Park season, please join the Urban Park Rangers to clean and beautify Soundview Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
Free!

Sunday, October 4, 2020

Oct 4

It's My Park at Loreto Playground

at Loreto Playground, Bronx

9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join the Friends of Loreto Playground to remove invasive weeds from the children's play area and pick up litter from our beloved park at Loreto Playground.
Free!

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Oct 7

Webinar for Volunteers: Capacity Fund Grant Info Session

at Virtual/Online Only

12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Receive up to $3,000 for your park project through our Capacity Fund Grant! Learn everything you need to know about eligibility, project examples, and our timeline for announcements.
Free!

Saturday, October 10, 2020

Oct10

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!

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Thursday, October 15, 2020

Oct15

Webinar for Volunteers: Capacity Fund Grant Application

at Virtual/Online Only

6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Receive up to $3,000 for your park project through our Capacity Fund Grant! Learn what makes a strong response to each question as well as other best practices when applying.
Free!

Saturday, October 17, 2020

Oct17

It's My Park at Hendrick I. Lott House

at Hendrick I. Lott House, Brooklyn

9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Friends of the Lott House for a general cleanup, weeding, planting crocus bulbs and street tree care.
Free!

Oct17

It's My Park at Seton Falls Park

at Seton Falls Park, Bronx

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Seton Falls Park Preservation Coalition to remove litter and plant crocus bulbs at Seton Falls Park.
Free!

Sunday, October 25, 2020

Oct25

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!