ADOPT-A-PARK
The success of our parks system depends on the support, assistance, advocacy and enthusiasm of the public as stewards of their parks. The Adopt-A-Park Program helps citizens like you become stewards through a collaborative partnership between Austin Parks Foundation (APF) and the Austin Parks & Recreation Department (PARD). The goal of this program is to build community pride and ownership around every neighborhood park in Austin.
Park Adopters serve as key community representatives for their park by organizing a community-based volunteer group and making an ongoing commitment to taking care of their park. They also encourage engagement with neighbors and park users and ultimately bring greater innovation and creativity to the park system.
Want to learn more? Use the links below to learn more and submit an Adopt-A-Park interest form.
ADVOCATE FOR THE PARKS
Austin’s parks consistently face critical funding shortfalls - holding them back from being the best they can be.
Click the button below to explore the park advocacy toolkit with quick links for contacting your council members, and sign up advocacy email alerts.
SPONSORED FUND ACCOUNTS
Austin Parks Foundation's Sponsored Fund Accounts (SFAs) allow Adopt-A-Park groups to fundraise for their parks and take advantage of our 501(c)3 tax-exempt status for their park projects and activations. APF manages these funds for dozens of community park adopters, park stewards and community gardens around Austin.
Make a donation to your favorite park today!
VOLUNTEER
At Austin Parks Foundation, volunteerism is at the heart of what we do! We're grounded in the generosity of the Austin community. From our biannual city-wide volunteer days, It’s My Park Day, to individual open workdays and corporate partner volunteer projects held throughout the year, we work with thousands of Austinites to volunteer in their community parks.
Learn more about the volunteer program in our Volunteer Toolkit.
Ready to volunteer? Check out one of our upcoming volunteer days below.
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer: Barton Creek Greenbelt Restoration Skills Accelerator
Corporate Partner Volunteer Opportunities
Let us create a custom corporate volunteering project for your company or team. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and enjoy a day of service in the park. Pricing for customized projects varies on group size and project needs. Click the button below to learn more about corporate volunteerism with APF or reach out to stephanie.artman@austinparks.org to discuss opportunities for your group.
Volunteer Opportunities for Civic Groups
Are you a civic organization such as a church group, service organization, school group, scout troop, or a similar organization that would like to schedule a project? Please use the "Get In Touch" button below to fill out the project request form, and our volunteer team will get back to you.
Note: Please submit your request at least 2 weeks before your preferred work day.
Become an Event Volunteer
Become an APF Ambassador and help represent Austin Parks Foundation at community events around Austin. Our Ambassador program provides a unique and meaningful volunteer experience,allowing residents to play a pivotal role in strengthening our city's parks.
Interested? Use the button below to learn more.