An Opportunity to Help Clean NYC Parks with New York Cares

New York Cares is committed to building a cleaner, safer, more equitable city by harnessing one of our greatest assets – New Yorkers.

NYC Park Cleanup

Every year, New York City parks and public spaces rely on volunteers to complete critical planting and cleanup efforts. COVID-19 has only increased the need for helpful volunteers following a 14% NYC Parks’ budget cut and increased usage due to the closure of traditional gathering places. New York Cares relaunched their volunteer-powered park and public space cleanup programs in tandem with the fourth phase of the City’s reopening.

Park Cleanup Activities

• Trash pickup and composting
• Weeding, mulching, pruning and planting
• Urban farming
• Tree stewardship

Locations and schedule

• During October, cleanups are planned for the following parks:
• Bronx: Claremont Park | Crotona Park | Mullaly Park | Joyce Kilmer Park
• Manhattan: Marcus Garvey
• Brooklyn: Prospect Park
• Projects will occur on weekdays.
• New York Cares will host 2 shifts per day (morning and afternoon) – timing will have some flexibility
• Shifts will be 2 – 3 hours

Contact Alice Lewin at alice.lewin@newyorkcares.org if you or your firm is interested in participating in an NYC park cleanup opportunity.