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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
Saturday, March 6, 2021
Bush Terminal Park Wetland Restoration
at Bush Terminal Park, Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants as well as debris in order to help restore the wetland and create a healthier ecosystem.
Free!
Winter Work Days at the Foodway
at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Help us lay mulch, prune plants, and more as we prepare the Foodway for its 2021 spring revival!
Free!
Urban Park Ranger Volunteer Litter Cleanup
at Cryders Lane and Utopia Parkway (in Little Bay Park), Queens 
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This season, please join the Urban Park Rangers to clean and beautify Little Bay Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
Free!
Monday, March 8, 2021
Monday Sweep at Forest Park
at George Seuffert Bandshell (in Forest Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Volunteers can help clean up Forest Park by picking up litter in the picnic area and near Strack Pond.
Free!
Webinar for Volunteers: Capacity Fund Grant Design Support
at Virtual/Online Only
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
In this session, the PfP art director will discuss the process of creating a publication or website for your community group.
Free!
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Tidy Thursdays
at Starlight Park, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Help clean up Starlight Park. Masks, gloves, grabbers, hand sanitizer, and temperature checks for COVID-19 provided.
Free!
Webinar for Volunteers: Capacity Fund Grant Info Session
at Virtual/Online Only
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Learn how to apply for a grant of up to $3000 for your local park, garden, or green space. At the Capacity Fund Grant Info Session Webinar we’ll share everything you need to know.
Free!
Saturday, March 13, 2021
Volunteer Cleanup at Schmul Park
at Pearson Street and Watson Avenue (in Schmul Park), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Become an “Eco Warrior” and help Freshkills Park Alliance and NYC Parks support a pollinator garden at Schmul Park!
Free!
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!
Kids
Urban Park Ranger Volunteer Litter Cleanup
at Nelson Avenue and Tennyson Drive (in Seaside Wildlife Nature Park), Staten Island
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
This season, please join the Urban Park Rangers to clean and beautify Seaside Wildlife Nature Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
Free!
Sunday, March 14, 2021
Urban Park Ranger Volunteer Litter Cleanup
at Bay 32nd Street and Beach Channel Drive (in Bayswater Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
This season, please join the Urban Park Rangers to clean and beautify Bayswater Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
Free!
Monday, March 15, 2021
Webinar for Volunteers: Capacity Fund Grant Info Session
at Virtual/Online Only
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Learn how to apply for a grant of up to $3000 for your local park, garden, or green space. At the Capacity Fund Grant Info Session Webinar we’ll share everything you need to know.
Free!
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Restoration Wednesdays
at Shoelace Park (in Bronx Park), Bronx, Bronx River Forest at Burke Bridge (in Bronx Park), Bronx, Muskrat Cove, Bronx , Starlight Park, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Support the conservation crew in green infrastructure maintenance and litter collection in one of our Bronx Parks.
Free!
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Tidy Thursdays
at Starlight Park, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Help clean up Starlight Park. Masks, gloves, grabbers, hand sanitizer, and temperature checks for COVID-19 provided.
Free!
Saturday, March 20, 2021
Hike & Pick! (Blue Trail)
at Blue Trail Head (in Forest Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Volunteers will be provided with trash pickers and garbage bags to clean as they hike the trail!
Free!
It's My Park at John Golden Park
at Entrance to John Golden Park (in John Golden Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Friends of Crocheron and John Golden Park to remove invasive plant species in John Golden Park.
Free!
Monday, March 22, 2021
Monday Sweep at Forest Park
at George Seuffert Bandshell (in Forest Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Volunteers can help clean up Forest Park by picking up litter in the picnic area and near Strack Pond.
Free!
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Beach Grass Planting Prep
at Greenbelt Native Plant Center, Staten Island
9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the NYC Parks Stewardship team and staff at the Greenbelt Native Plant Center while we process beach grass for the upcoming spring season!
Free!
Event
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Tidy Thursdays
at Starlight Park, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Help clean up Starlight Park. Masks, gloves, grabbers, hand sanitizer, and temperature checks for COVID-19 provided.
Free!
Friday, March 26, 2021
Beach Grass Planting Prep
at Greenbelt Native Plant Center, Staten Island
9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the NYC Parks Stewardship team and staff at the Greenbelt Native Plant Center while we process beach grass for the upcoming spring season!
Free!
Event
Saturday, March 27, 2021
Hike & Pick! (Blue Trail)
at Blue Trail Head (in Forest Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Volunteers will be provided with trash pickers and garbage bags to clean as they hike the trail!
Free!
Saturday, April 10, 2021
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!
Kids
Saturday, May 8, 2021
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!
Kids
Saturday, June 12, 2021
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!
Kids
Saturday, July 10, 2021
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!
Kids
Saturday, August 14, 2021
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!
Kids
Saturday, September 11, 2021
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!
Kids
Saturday, October 9, 2021
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!
Kids
Saturday, November 13, 2021
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!
Kids
Saturday, December 11, 2021
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!
Kids
Saturday, January 8, 2022
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!
Kids
Saturday, February 12, 2022
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!
Kids
Saturday, March 12, 2022
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!
Kids
Saturday, April 9, 2022
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!
Kids
Saturday, May 14, 2022
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!
Kids
Saturday, June 11, 2022
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!
Kids
Saturday, July 9, 2022
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!
Kids
Saturday, August 13, 2022
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!
Kids
Saturday, September 10, 2022
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!
Kids
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