NYC Parks Events Calendar

It's My Park at Leif Ericson Park

at Leif Ericson Park, Brooklyn

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Leif Ericson Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Cadman Plaza Park

at Cadman Plaza Park, Brooklyn 

9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Cadman Park Conservancy to beautify at Cadman Plaza Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Skyline Playground

at Skyline Playground Garden (in Skyline Playground), Staten Island

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with HEALTH for Youths to plant daffodil bulbs at Skyline Playground.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at North Shore Esplanade

at North Shore Esplanade (in ), Staten Island

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with HEALTH for Youths to plant Daffodil bulbs at North Shore Esplanade.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Ewen Park

at Ewen Park Dog Run (in Ewen Park), Bronx

9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Stewards of Ewen Park to remove invasives from the western woods at Ewen Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Marine Park

9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Volunteer with Marine Park Alliance to beautify Marine Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Francis Lewis Park

at Francis Lewis Park Comfort Station (in Francis Lewis Park), Queens

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends Of Francis Lewis Park to beautify Francis Lewis Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Canarsie Park

at Canarsie Park, Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC H2O to beautify Canarsie Park and the Paerdegat Basin.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Brookville Park

at Brookville Playground (in Brookville Park), Queens

10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Brookville Park to paint and steward at Brookville Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

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! Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!

Monday Morning Clean Ups

at Van Cortlandt Golf House (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx 

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to help park staff tidy up. Help Van Cortlandt Park staff clean up after weekend picnicking.
Category: Volunteer
Free!

It's My Park at Stuyvesant Square

at Stuyvesant Square, Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Stuyvesant Park Gardeners to clean up, weed, prune, mulch, and rake at Stuyvesant Square.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Ralph Bunche Park

at Ralph Bunche Park, Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Ralph Bunche Park to clean up, prune, weed, and water at Ralph Bunche Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Gardening Tuesday at Shoelace park

at Shoelace Park, Bronx

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Bronx River Alliance select Tuesdays in October from 10a-12pm for stewardship activities such as litter removal, weeding, mulching, watering & planting at different rain gardens & newly planted tree sites along the Bronx River! We will be stewarding a rain garden in Shoelace Park ( 224th street & Bronx Blvd) . Please wear clothing appropriate for outdoor weather and gardening/cleaning activities. We also recommend bringing snacks and a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated. All gloves and tools needed will be provided by the Alliance. Please feel free to contact jennifer.seda@bronxriver.org with any questions or concerns.
Category: Volunteer, Gardening
Free!

Boogie Down Pen Pal

at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Bronx

3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us for our Boogie Down Pen Pal program where high school students can write encouraging letters to elementary school students
Category: Education, Volunteer, Recreation Center Programming
Free!

Wetland Wednesdays in Van Cortlandt Park

at Van Cortlandt Golf House (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx 

12:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.
Join the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for Wetland Wednesdays, a year-round opportunity to engage in hands-on wetland conservation efforts.
Category: Nature, Volunteer
Free!

Citywide Nursery Gardening

at Arthur Ross Nursery Parking Lot, Bronx

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Stewardship team and staff at Citywide Nursery to maintain our plant hoop houses and pot up perennials into larger grow pots.
Category: Nature, Volunteer
Free!

Team RIVER Volunteers

at Icahn Stadium (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!
Category: Education, Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, STEM Classes
Free!

10/16 Young Tree Care at Forest Park

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!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!

It's My Park at Stuyvesant Square

at Stuyvesant Square, Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Stuyvesant Park Gardeners to clean up, weed, prune, mulch, and rake at Stuyvesant Square.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Trail Thursdays on the XC

at VCPA Garden & Compost Site (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the historic Cross Country Course in Van Cortlandt Park. Whether you’re an experienced trailblazer or new to trail maintenance, your help will make a significant impact!
Category: Volunteer
Free!

EcoZone Volunteer Crew Open House

at Prospect Park, Brooklyn 

9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join an upcoming Open House to learn about joining a committed group of volunteers that work alongside Prospect Park Alliance gardeners in “EcoZones” to keep Brooklyn’s Backyard green and vibrant!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!

Tree Planting in Bronx Park

at Bronx River Forest at Burke Bridge (in Bronx Park), Bronx

9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Help preserve vital habitat along the river by planting native trees in Bronx Park! Find our team at the 204th & Webster avenue entrance to Bronx Park (nearest address: 732 E 204th St Suite 2D, Bronx, NY 10467) on Thursday October 17th, from 9:30am-12pm. Please wear protective clothing that can get dirty (long pants and closed toed shoes), and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. All planting materials and equipment will be provided. For questions, please contact jennifer.seda@bronxriver.org or call 718.542.4124
Category: Volunteer, Gardening
Free!

It's My Park at Hunter's Point South Park

at Hunter's Point South Park, Queens 

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Hunters Point Parks Conservancy to beautify Hunter's Point South Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Kaiser Park

at Kaiser Park, Brooklyn

2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Billion Oyster Project to beautify Kaiser Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Boogie Down Pen Pal

at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Bronx

3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us for our Boogie Down Pen Pal program where high school students can write encouraging letters to elementary school students
Category: Education, Volunteer, Recreation Center Programming
Free!

It's My Park at Richardson Street Triangle

at Richardson Street Triangle (in McCarren Park), Brooklyn

5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join us for a weekly community volunteer event to beautify our local traffic triangle!
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Stewardship Event at Concrete Plant Park

at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx

9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join the Bronx River Alliance in a series of stewardship days to protect and sustain the Long Island Sound habitat at Concrete Plant Park. Help establish a native plant habitat to feed and house migratory birds and pollinators. Drop ins are welcome, but register here to stay in the loop with updates and cancellations! We take a break from 12pm-1pm. We get back to the stewardship event after 1pm.  For questions or concerns, email Foodway@bronxriver.org or call 718-542.4121. This event is generously supported by by the Long Island Sound Study and Restore America’s Esturaries.
Category: Volunteer, Gardening
Free!

10/18 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!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!

It's My Park at Rudd Playground

at Rudd Playground, Brooklyn

9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Rudd to remove invasive weeds and prep the garden beds for planting at Rudd Playground.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Yellowstone Park

at Yellowstone Park, Queens

9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Yellowstone Park to beautify Yellowstone Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at West 72nd Street Trees

at Giuseppe Verdi (in Verdi Square), Manhattan

9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Volunteer with West 72nd St. Block Association to beautify 72nd Street by doing a community litter cleanup and planting a variety of bulbs!
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Cooper Park

at Cooper Park, Brooklyn 

9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Cooper Park to clean up and maintain Cooper Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at East River Esplanade

at East River Esplanade, Manhattan

9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Alliance for Kips Bay to remove weeds, water plants and clean up the park at East River Esplanade.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

CANCELLED: Team RIVER Volunteers

at Icahn Stadium (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!
Category: Education, Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, STEM Classes
Free!

CANCELLED: Team RIVER Volunteers

at Icahn Stadium (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!
Category: Education, Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, STEM Classes
Free!

Kaiser Park Coastal Cleanup

at West 33rd Street and Bayview Avenue (in Kaiser Park), Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect coastal areas in Kaiser Park! Volunteers will help us remove the debris from the coastline creating a healthier ecosystem.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Outdoor Fitness, Wildlife
Free!

It's My Park at Oakwood Beach

at Oakwood Beach (in Great Kills Park), Staten Island

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC H2O, along with the Natural Resources Protective Association for a volunteer cleanup at Oakwood Beach!
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Brighton Playground

at Basketball Courts (in Brighton Playground), Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Asser Levy Park to beautify Brighton Playground.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Tompkins Square Park

at Tompkins Square Park, Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Tompkins Square Park to plant bulbs, clean up, and spread mulch in the southeast quadrant at Tompkins Square Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Leif Ericson Park

at Leif Ericson Park, Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to clean up Leif Ericson Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Bushwick Inlet Park

at Bushwick Inlet Park, Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Friends of Bushwick Inlet Park for our 50 Kent Pollinator Garden Restoration Project.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Roots and Shoots Youth Brigade

at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Roots and Shoots Brigade at Eastern Queens Alliance! Our program empowers young minds to take charge, explore environmental initiatives, and develop leadership skills!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Workshops
Free!

It's My Park at Luther Gulick Playground

at Luther Gulick Park, Manhattan

1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Gulick Park for our annual pumpkin painting event for kids and a bulb planting project at Luther Gulick Playground.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Bowne Park

at Bowne Park, Queens 

2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of the Well to beautify Bowne Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!