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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
Friday, May 7, 2021
Marine Park Tree Planting
at 36th Street and Avenue U (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to plant trees in the forest of Marine Park! Trees provide so many benefits to New Yorkers such as improved air and water quality, reduced…
Free!
Saturday, May 8, 2021
Morrisania Street Tree Care
at Union Avenue and 165 Street, Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to aerate, cultivate, mulch, and identify street trees. They will also learn about the important roles street trees play in New York City.
Free!
Dog Run Stewardship Day
at Sir William's Dog Run (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust for a morning of stewardship to care for Manhattan's largest dog run!
Free!
It's My Park at Forest Park
at Metropolitan Avenue and Forest Park Drive (in Forest Park), Queens 
9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Kew Kids to beautify Forest 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
Broadway Berm Beautification Day - Fort Tryon Park
at Broadway and Arden Street (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
"Dig in" and help the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks horticulture staff restore Fort Tryon Park’s area along Broadway.
Free!
It's My Park at Marine Park
at Marine Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Marine Park Alliance to beautify Marine Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
Free!
It's My Park at Owl's Head Park
at Owl's Head Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Owl's Head Park Volunteers to beautify Owl's Head Park.
Free!
It's My Park at American Playground
at American Playground, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Friends of American Playground to help clean at American Playground.
Free!
It's My Park at St. James Park
at St. James Park, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
This It's My Park season, join us to clean-up at St. James Park. We look forward to keeping the park beautiful with your help!
Free!
It's My Park at Walter Gladwin Park
at Tremont Park (in Walter Gladwin Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Assembly Member Victor Pichardo and the Friends of Tremont Park to plant flowers at Walter Gladwin Park.
Free!
Sunday, May 9, 2021
Native Plant Garden Volunteer Day
at High Rock Gate (in High Rock Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Greenbelt Environmental Education team to plant native plant species and remove invasive ones in our High Rock Park Pollinator Garden! Native plants are essential to…
Free!
Event
Friday, May 14, 2021
Marine Park Tree Planting
at 36th Street and Avenue U (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to plant trees in the forest of Marine Park!
Free!
Event
It's My Park at Coleman Playground
at Coleman Playground, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This It's My Park season, join us to clean-up at Coleman Playground. We look forward to keeping the park beautiful with your help!
Free!
Saturday, May 15, 2021
Marine Park Tree Planting
at 36th Street and Avenue U (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to plant trees in the forest of Marine Park!
Free!
Event
It's My Park at Clove Lakes Park
at Clove Lakes Park park house (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This It's My Park season, join us to clean-up at Clove Lakes Park. We look forward to keeping the park beautiful with your help!
Free!
Ocean Breeze Green Team Volunteer Event
at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex (in Ocean Breeze Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Ocean Breeze Green Team! Volunteers will be participating in hands-on projects in our park and green spaces.
Free!
Kids
It's My Park at Seaside Playground
at Seaside Playground, Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Friends of Seaside Playground to beautify Seaside Playground.
Free!
Sunday, May 16, 2021
Sunday Stewardship Day - Fort Tryon Park
at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Please join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Park horticulture staff at a volunteer event to improve the ecology of Fort Tryon Park! Activities will include some or all of the following: painting, planting preparations, planting, weeding, and more.
Free!
Greenbelt Conservation Corps: Red Trail Stewardship Project
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
This trail stewardship work project will cover the basics of trail design, building, and maintenance requirements while rerouting a section of the Red Trail in the LaTourette section of the Greenbelt.
Free!
It's My Park at Seaside Wildlife Nature Park
at Nelson Avenue and Tennyson Drive (in Seaside Wildlife Nature Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Pirate Park Families to maintain the garden and clean at Seaside Wildlife Nature Park.
Free!
Monday, May 17, 2021
Monday Sweep at Forest Park
at Strack Pond (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!
Thursday, May 20, 2021
It's My Park at Herbert Von King Park
at Marcy Ave and Greene Ave (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 at Herbert Von King Park. We look forward to keeping the park beautiful with your help!
Free!
Friday, May 21, 2021
North Corona Street Tree Care
at North Corona, Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to aerate, cultivate, mulch, and identify street trees. They will also learn about the important roles street trees play in New York City.
Free!
It's My Park at Queensbridge Park
at Queensbridge Park, Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This It's My Park season, join us to clean-up at Queensbridge Park. We look forward to keeping the park beautiful with your help!
Free!
Saturday, May 22, 2021
Willowbrook Park Forest Restoration
at Willowbrook Park Archery Range (in Willowbrook Park), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect forested areas in Willowbrook Park!
Free!
Woodlawn Beautification Day
at Woodlawn Playground (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join VCPA, Women of Woodlawn, and Woodlawn Taxpayers Association as we continue to beautify the area around Woodlawn Playground.
Free!
Broadway Berm Beautification Day - Fort Tryon Park
at Broadway and Arden Street (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
"Dig in" and help the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks horticulture staff restore Fort Tryon Park’s area along Broadway.
Free!
Spring Garden Volunteer Day
at VCPA Garden & Compost Site (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance wants to welcome volunteers back to our garden for our first volunteer day of the 2021 season.
Free!
It's My Park at Thomas Jefferson Park
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This It's My Park season, join us to clean-up at Thomas Jefferson Park. We look forward to keeping the park beautiful with your help!
Free!
It's My Park at Manhattan Ave Street End
at Manhattan Ave Street End Park
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Friends of Manhattan Avenue Street End to take care of the park and surrounding areas at Manhattan Ave Street End.
Free!
It's My Park at Grace Playground
at Grace Playground, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
This It's My Park season, join us to clean-up at Grace Playground. We look forward to keeping the park beautiful with your help!
Free!
Sunday, May 23, 2021
It's My Park at Marine Park
at Marine Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Marine Park Alliance to beautify Marine Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
Free!
Urban Park Ranger Volunteer Litter Cleanup
at Marcy Ave and Greene Ave (in Herbert Von King Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
There’s no better way to contribute to a cleaner and healthier community than by volunteering. Join the Urban Park Rangers and fellow community members to clean and beautify Herbert Von King Park.
Free!
Saturday, May 29, 2021
It's My Park at Highbridge Park
at 191st Street and Amsterdam Avenue (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join us for It's My Park weekend and come volunteer with Connectemonos every fourth Saturday of the month through June.
Free!
Urban Park Ranger Volunteer Litter Cleanup
at Maple Terrace Beach Entrance (in Great Kills Park), Staten Island
10:00 p.m.–12:00 p.m.
There’s no better way to contribute to a cleaner and healthier community than by volunteering. Join the Urban Park Rangers and fellow community members to clean and beautify Cedar Grove Park.
Free!
Saturday, June 5, 2021
Ocean Breeze Green Team Volunteer Event
at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex (in Ocean Breeze Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Ocean Breeze Green Team!
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
Broadway Berm Beautification Day - Fort Tryon Park
at Broadway/Arden Entrance (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Come help improve the ecology of Fort Tryon Park along the Broadway expanse! Help us remove invasive species, weed, mulch, and prepare areas for future plantings.
Free!
Saturday, June 19, 2021
Ocean Breeze Green Team Volunteer Event
at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex (in Ocean Breeze Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Ocean Breeze Green Team!
Free!
Kids
Sunday, June 20, 2021
Sunday Stewardship Day - Fort Tryon Park
at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Please join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Park horticulture staff at a volunteer event to improve the ecology of Fort Tryon Park! Activities will include some or all of the following: painting, planting preparations, planting, weeding, and more.
Free!
Saturday, June 26, 2021
Broadway Berm Beautification Day - Fort Tryon Park
at Broadway/Arden Entrance (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Come help improve the ecology of Fort Tryon Park along the Broadway expanse! Help us remove invasive species, weed, mulch, and prepare areas for future plantings.
Free!
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
Broadway Berm Beautification Day - Fort Tryon Park
at Broadway/Arden Entrance (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Come help improve the ecology of Fort Tryon Park along the Broadway expanse! Help us remove invasive species, weed, mulch, and prepare areas for future plantings.
Free!
Sunday, July 18, 2021
Sunday Stewardship Day - Fort Tryon Park
at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Please join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Park horticulture staff at a volunteer event to improve the ecology of Fort Tryon Park! Activities will include some or all of the following: painting, planting preparations, planting, weeding, and more.
Free!
Saturday, July 24, 2021
Broadway Berm Beautification Day - Fort Tryon Park
at Broadway/Arden Entrance (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Come help improve the ecology of Fort Tryon Park along the Broadway expanse! Help us remove invasive species, weed, mulch, and prepare areas for future plantings.
Free!
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
Broadway Berm Beautification Day - Fort Tryon Park
at Broadway and Arden Street (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
"Dig in" and help the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks horticulture staff restore Fort Tryon Park’s area along Broadway and the Alpine Garden!
Free!
Sunday, August 15, 2021
Sunday Stewardship Day - Fort Tryon Park
at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Please join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Park horticulture staff at a volunteer event to improve the ecology of Fort Tryon Park! Activities will include some or all of the following: painting, planting preparations, planting, weeding, and more.
Free!
Saturday, August 28, 2021
Broadway Berm Beautification Day - Fort Tryon Park
at Broadway and Arden Street (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
"Dig in" and help the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks horticulture staff restore Fort Tryon Park’s area along Broadway and the Alpine Garden!
Free!
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
Broadway Berm Beautification Day - Fort Tryon Park
at Broadway and Arden Street (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
"Dig in" and help the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks horticulture staff restore Fort Tryon Park’s area along Broadway and the Alpine Garden!
Free!
Sunday, September 19, 2021
Sunday Stewardship Day - Fort Tryon Park
at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Please join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Park horticulture staff at a volunteer event to improve the ecology of Fort Tryon Park! Activities will include some or all of the following: painting, planting preparations, planting, weeding, and more.
Free!
Saturday, September 25, 2021
Broadway Berm Beautification Day - Fort Tryon Park
at Broadway and Arden Street (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
"Dig in" and help the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks horticulture staff restore Fort Tryon Park’s area along Broadway and the Alpine Garden!
Free!
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
Broadway Berm Beautification Day - Fort Tryon Park
at Broadway and Arden Street (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
"Dig in" and help the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks horticulture staff restore Fort Tryon Park’s area along Broadway and the Alpine Garden!
Free!
Sunday, October 17, 2021
Sunday Stewardship Day - Fort Tryon Park
at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Please join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Park horticulture staff at a volunteer event to improve the ecology of Fort Tryon Park! Activities will include some or all of the following: painting, planting preparations, planting, weeding, and more.
Free!
Saturday, October 23, 2021
Broadway Berm Beautification Day - Fort Tryon Park
at Broadway and Arden Street (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
"Dig in" and help the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks horticulture staff restore Fort Tryon Park’s area along Broadway and the Alpine Garden!
Free!
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
Broadway Berm Beautification Day - Fort Tryon Park
at Broadway and Arden Street (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
"Dig in" and help the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks horticulture staff restore Fort Tryon Park’s area along Broadway and the Alpine Garden!
Free!
Sunday, November 21, 2021
Sunday Stewardship Day - Fort Tryon Park
at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Please join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Park horticulture staff at a volunteer event to improve the ecology of Fort Tryon Park! Activities will include some or all of the following: painting, planting preparations, planting, weeding, and more.
Free!
Saturday, November 27, 2021
Broadway Berm Beautification Day - Fort Tryon Park
at Broadway and Arden Street (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
"Dig in" and help the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks horticulture staff restore Fort Tryon Park’s area along Broadway and the Alpine Garden!
Free!
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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