NYC Parks Events Calendar

It's My Park at Mapes Ballfield

at Mapes Ballfield (in Mapes Park), Bronx

10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Mary Mitchell Family and Youth Center to do a general cleanup at Mapes Ballfield.
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 at Leif Ericson Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Marion Hopkinson Playground

at Play Area (in Marion Hopkinson Playground), Brooklyn

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Marion Street Park Block Association to beautify at Marion Hopkinson Playground.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Sara D. Roosevelt Park

at Hester Street Crossing (in Sara D. Roosevelt Park), Manhattan 

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Sara D Roosevelt Park Alliance for a clean up project at Sara D. Roosevelt Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Richardson Street Triangle

at Richardson Street Triangle (in McCarren Park), Brooklyn

11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come join us for tree-planting on City of Forest Day! We're coming together to plant trees and enhance green space at our local traffic triangle.
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 Nostrand Playground

at Nostrand Playground, Brooklyn 

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Central x South East Brooklyn CDC to beautify at Nostrand Playground.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Rockaway Freeway

at Rockaway Freeway Dog Park (in Rockaway Freeway), Queens 

1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Tail Waggers Task Force at the Dog Halloween Party at Rockaway Freeway.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at McKinley Park

at McKinley Park, Brooklyn

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

It's My Park at Sunset Park

at Sunset Park Recreation Center (in Sunset Park), Brooklyn 

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

It's My Park at Owl's Head Park

at Owl's Head Park House (in Owl's Head Park), Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Owl's Head Park Volunteers to cut back invasives at Owl's Head Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Henry Hudson Park

at Henry Hudson Park, Bronx 

10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Spuyten Duyvil to clean, green, & beautify the park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at WNYC Transmitter Park

at WNYC Transmitter Park, Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Transmitter Park to clean up and tend to the gardens at WNYC Transmitter Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
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! 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!

Fall Bulb and Garlic Distribution

at Krystal Community Garden

12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Krystal's Community Garden will be sharing their garden with Green Guerillas for a Fall Bulb and Garlic Distribution event.
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, 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!

CANCELLED: Pitch in to Pick Up

at Starlight Park, Bronx

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with us select Monday from 10am-12pm at Starlight Park (1490 Sheridan Blvd, Bronx, NY 10459) & help steward the Bronx River! We will be cleaning up litter to prevent it from entering the Bronx River. Your efforts not only protect wildlife & the rest of the Bronx River ecosystem, but they also help us identify the sources of trash so we can stop the pollution where it starts! We will provide gloves and tools for collecting the trash! The meeting point for this event will be Bronx River House located inside Starlight Park address 1490 Sheridan Blvd Bronx, NY 10459, which is most easily accessible from: Directions by train: 6 train to Whitlock Avenue, then cross Westchester Avenue. Continue north (toward the car wash) and follow Boone Avenue until it becomes West Farms Road. Continue until you reach East 172nd Street and make a right to cross Sheridan Boulevard and enter Starlight Pk. 2 or 5 trains to 174th Street, then walk east on 174th St (toward Popeye’s) until you reach the blue bridge. At the blue bridge, cross over the highway and take the ramp in the middle of the bridge (ramp, not stairs!)that leads into Starlight Pk.   We will be outside the Bronx River House at 10am with a table and tablecloth.  For questions or concerns, email jennifer.seda@bronxriver.org or call 718-542-4124.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Outdoor Fitness
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!

Tree Planting in Shoelace Park

at Shoelace Park, Bronx

9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Help preserve vital habitat along the river by planting native trees in Shoelace Park! Find our team at the 219th & Bronx Blvd entrance to Shoelace Park (nearest address: 3764 Bronx Blvd, Bronx, NY 10467) on Tuesday October 29th, 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!

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!

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!

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!

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 Marion Hopkinson Playground

at Play Area (in Marion Hopkinson Playground), Brooklyn

11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Marion Street Park Block Association to beautify at Marion Hopkinson Playground.
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!

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!

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

at Hunter's Point South Park, Queens 

9:00 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 Wolfe's Pond Park

at Wolfe's Pond Park, Staten Island

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with The New York City Mountain Bike Association on the First Saturday of each month to, build, ride, and maintain trails at Wolfe's Pond Park in Staten Island at Wolfe's Pond Park.
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!

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!

It's My Park at Railroad Playground

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with BK Community Board 17 Parks and Beautification Committee to beautify Railroad Playground with a daffodil planting.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Brighton Playground

at Brighton Beach Playground (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 Bushwick Inlet Park

at Bushwick Inlet Park, Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join Friends of Bushwick Inlet Park in our 50 Kent Pollinator Garden Restoration Project to weed, prep, plant, and mulch Garden Planter PA10.
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 at Leif Ericson Park.
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 Travers Park

at Travers Park, Queens

11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join Partnerships for Parks and Canine Social Club of Jackson Heights for an It's My Park Project to beautify Travers Park! Volunteers are needed to help planting allium and hyacinth bulbs.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at McKinley Park

at McKinley Park, Brooklyn

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

It's My Park at WNYC Transmitter Park

at WNYC Transmitter Park, Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Transmitter Park to clean up and tend to the gardens at WNYC Transmitter Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Sunset Park

at Sunset Park Recreation Center, Brooklyn 

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to clean up at Sunset 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!

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!

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!