WAYS TO VOLUNTEER

Ways to Volunteer

It’s Your Park Day + Pitch In for the Parks + Green Teams

 

The Chicago Parks Foundation is leading a first-of-its-kind citywide volunteer effort for our parks!

The CPF has a variety of ways for you to get involved in park clean-ups June through October each year. We equip thousands of everyday volunteers with supplies and support to get outside and make an impact. Check out details for each program below.

June through October:

 

Our Programs

  • 2025 Date To Be Announced
    Participating Parks
    Free & Family-Friendly

    It’s Your Park Day kicks off our volunteer season each June! Our annual community clean-up day includes trash pick-up, tree mulching, and park enhancement projects. Complimentary supplies and support are provided to the hosting groups.

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  • JUNE - OCTOBER
    Parks Citywide
    Free & Family-Friendly

    The CPF provides complimentary clean-up supplies for small groups to independently host clean-ups at the park, date, and time of your choice.

    Any organization, team, or community group can host for free, and all volunteers are welcome. We deliver the supplies right to you. Volunteer groups are encouraged to host recurring clean-ups throughout the season.

    2024 Season is now over! Thanks for your interest, and subscribe to stay updated about our 2025 season.

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  • JUNE - OCTOBER
    Select Parks in Need
    Donation Requested

    Green Teams park clean-up events provide a unique opportunity for your employees to get outside, gather safely, and give back together!

    The CPF’s corporate clean-up program connects our team with yours for a personalized two-hour clean-up experience at a park in need.

    CPF staff meet you on-site with all supplies in hand to lead you through a trash pick-up. We respectfully request a ten person minimum and a donation to support park programs.

    2024 Season is now over! Thanks for your interest, and subscribe to stay updated about our 2025 season.

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Our 2024 volunteer season was generously supported by Presenting Sponsor Chicago Association of REALTORS®, and in part by Boxed Water and Move-Tastic.

 

Volunteer Contact - Emily Beach
Community Programs Manager
volunteer@chicagoparksfoundation.org
(773) 505-9477