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If you want to do something special in the city, NYC Parks can match you with the right volunteer opportunity for you! Fulfill a service day by spending time outdoors and making new friends. From a neighborhood park to New York City's wildest natural areas, we work with hundreds of park partner groups across the city to find meaningful opportunities to give back to your park.
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Volunteer Events
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Sunset Series
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn 
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Make the most of longer days in the warmer months and join the Alliance to get outside and lend a hand at locations throughout Brooklyn’s Backyard.
Free!
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Woodlawn Wednesdays in Van Cortlandt Park
at Woodlawn Playground (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Help restore the beautiful woodlands of Van Cortlandt Park’s east side! Join us for Woodlawn Wednesdays, where volunteers like you play a vital role in preserving this important urban ecosystem.
Free!
Team RIVER Volunteers
at Randall's Island Park, Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Free!
Team RIVER Volunteers
at Randall's Island Park, Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Free!
Team RIVER Volunteers
at 10 Central Road (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Free!
Crotona Park Work Together Wednesday
at Crotona Tennis House (in Crotona Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Help the Crotona Park Gardener to remove weeds, litter and trash from the park entrance gardens and planted areas. Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing. Meet at the Crotona Park Tennis House located at 1700 Crotona Avenue
Free!
Event
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Build New Metal Compost Bin
at St. Nicholas Miracle Garden, Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers wanted! Come to St. Nicholas Miracle Garden to help build the garden's new metal compost bin with Big Reuse.
Free!
Trail Work Thursday
at Van Cortlandt Golf House (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park. Whether you’re an experienced trailblazer or new to trail maintenance, your help will make a significant impact!
Free!
Gardening Thursday at the Catacombs in Bronx Park
at 211th Street and Bronx Boulevard, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Gardening Tuesday at Catacombs in Bronx Park
Free!
Event
Trees Count at Herbert Von King Park
at Clifton Place and Marcy Avenue (in Herbert Von King Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count 2025!
Free!
Event
Vernam Barbadoes Coastal Cleanup
at Park entrance at the end of Amstel Blvd. (in Vernam Barbadoes Peninsula), Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect Vernam Barbaodes Peninsula! Volunteers will help us remove the debris from the park to create a healthier ecosystem.
Free!
Thursday Community Clean Up
at Park House (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Spend the third Thursday afternoon of each month volunteering with us and give back to the park you love!
Free!
Friday, August 22, 2025
Forest Fridays in Van Cortlandt Park
at VCPA Garden & Compost Site (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for Forest Fridays — a weekly opportunity to restore one of NYC’s most ecologically significant green spaces.
Free!
8/22 Restoration Fridays at Highland Park
at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Forest Restoration Fridays this summer to engage in hands-on forest restoration work!
Free!
Ecology Park Restoration
at Ecology Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work and learn the importance of species diversity to ecosystem health.
Free!
Trees Count at Marcus Garvey Park
at Madison Ave and E 123rd St Manhattan, NY
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count 2025!
Free!
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Goodhue Park Forest Restoration
at Brighton Ave and Putnam Place
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work and learn the importance of species diversity to ecosystem health.
Free!
Marine Park Super Steward: Pathkeeper Training
at Seba Playground (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Natural Areas Conservancy for a Super Steward: Pathkeeper training at Marine Park.
Free!
Trees Count at Captain Tilly Park
at Highland Avenue Entrance (in Captain Tilly Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count 2025!
Free!
Nature Exploration and Clean Up
at Sunset Cove Park Entrance (in Sunset Cove Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers to learn about the importance of coastal resiliency. Help us maintain our coastlines by participating in a trash cleanup. All materials provided.
Free!
Volunteer Workday: Fred McLeod Community Garden
at Fred McLeod Community Garden, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join Fred McLeod Community Garden and NYC Parks GreenThumb for a hands-on volunteer day to help with general garden maintenance tasks such as weeding, pruning, spreading soil, and collecting debris.
Free!
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Trees Count at Walter Gladwin Park
at East 176 Street and Arthur Avenue (in Walter Gladwin Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count 2025!
Free!
Urban Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm!
Free!
Urban Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm!
Free!
Monday, August 25, 2025
Rockaway Beach Coastal Cleanup
at Beach 59th Street Playground (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect coastal areas in Rockaway Beach! Volunteers will help us remove the debris from the coastline to create a healthier ecosystem.
Free!
Trees Count at Paerdegat Park
at Foster Avenue and E 40th Street (in Paerdegat Park), Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count 2025!
Free!
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Stewardship Mornings at the Foodway
at 1370 Westchester Avenue (in Concrete Plant Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Foodway maintenance at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx.
Free!
Trees Count at Roy Wilkins Park
at Roy Wilkins Park - Entrance (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count 2025!
Free!
Sunset Series
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Make the most of longer days in the warmer months and join the Alliance to get outside and lend a hand at locations throughout Brooklyn’s Backyard.
Free!
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Woodlawn Wednesdays in Van Cortlandt Park
at Woodlawn Playground (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Help restore the beautiful woodlands of Van Cortlandt Park’s east side! Join us for Woodlawn Wednesdays, where volunteers like you play a vital role in preserving this important urban ecosystem.
Free!
Team RIVER Volunteers
at 10 Central Road (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Free!
Team RIVER Volunteers
at Randall's Island Park, Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Free!
Team RIVER Volunteers
at Randall's Island Park, Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Free!
8/27 Forest Park Young Tree Care
at Seuffert Bandshell Parking lot (in Forest Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Forest Park Trust for young tree care at the Forest Park Picnic Area!
Free!
Trees Count at Van Cortlandt Park
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count 2025!
Free!
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Trail Work Thursday
at Van Cortlandt Golf House (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park. Whether you’re an experienced trailblazer or new to trail maintenance, your help will make a significant impact!
Free!
Trees Count at Bayswater Park
at Bay 32nd Street and Beach Channel Drive (in Bayswater Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count 2025!
Free!
Friday, August 29, 2025
Forest Fridays in Van Cortlandt Park
at VCPA Garden & Compost Site (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for Forest Fridays — a weekly opportunity to restore one of NYC’s most ecologically significant green spaces.
Free!
Kissena Park Forest Restoration
at Kissena Velodrome Parking Lot (in Kissena Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work and learn the importance of species diversity to ecosystem health.
Free!
Trail Work Friday: Seton Falls Park
at Stars and Stripes Playground (in Seton Falls Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Natural Areas Conservancy will host a Pathkeeper Structure Builder “Trail Work Fridays” at Seton Falls Park on Friday, August 29.
Free!
Trees Count at McCarren Park
at Bedford Avenue & Lorimer Street Entrance (in McCarren Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count 2025!
Free!
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Crotona Park Stewardship Saturday
at Crotona Tennis House (in Crotona Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join staff to clear leaves and debris from around Indian Lake, remove trash from our large park zones and help to keep Crotona Park looking great!
Free!
National Beach Day Nature Exploration and Cleanup
at Entrance - Bayfield Avenue and B 72 Street (in Brant Point Wildlife Sanctuary), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for National Beach Day to help coastal greenspaces and learn what type of organisms live in these parks.
Free!
Sunday, August 31, 2025
CANCELLED: Urban Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm!
Free!
Urban Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm!
Free!
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Trees Count at Saratoga Park
at Saratoga Square Park (in Saratoga Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count 2025!
Free!
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Team RIVER Volunteers
at 10 Central Road (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Free!
Team RIVER Volunteers
at Randall's Island Park, Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Free!
Team RIVER Volunteers
at Randall's Island Park, Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Free!
Trees Count at Bryant Park
at Heiskell Plaza (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count 2025!
Free!
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