Get Involved: Parks & Recreation - Adopt a Park Steward
Adopt a Park Steward
- Description:
Requirement: No age restriction. Open to individuals or groups (family, business). No background check required. City of Lincoln waiver required.
Average volunteer time: At least once a month preferred. Hours flexible during park open hours.
Available locations:
- The adopted park
Tasks performed:
- Clean up trash in the adopted park, preferably at least once a month.
- Notify the Parks and Recreation office of any issues in the park (broken playground equipment, items needing maintenance, etc.).
Adopt a specified park for a 1- to 2-year period as a single volunteer or a group. Gain a sense of ownership and responsibility for your park space by keeping it clean.
- Time Commitment:
Estimated hours per visit: Any.
Frequency: At least once a month preferred.
Typical days/times: Any — during park open hours.
Season: Year-round.
Total commitment: 1 or 2 years.
- Volunteer Benefits:
Skills & learning opportunities: Make a difference in our community by caring for one of our parks.
Other benefits: Flexible schedule during park open hours.
- Interests:
- Adopt-a-Park, Stewardship, Parks, Community Service