Volunteer: A WALK IN THE PARK Cleanup Projects - Carmel Road Park - Mar 31, 2026Sign up today to help keep your favorite park or greenway clean and healthy by picking up litter! A great way to spend an hour AT LUNCHTIME by getting outdoors and helping in your community. Park and meet at Carmel Road Park, at the address listed here - use caution when turning into the park from this busy road; look for Park & Recreation signs and staff. Thank you for choosing to Volunteer with Park & Recreation! Below are a few tips and reminders for a SAFE & PRODUCTIVE Volunteer experience: Wear long pants or leggings for protection from scratches. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes – REQUIRED, NO Crocs, sandals or flip-flops. Wear OLDER shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty, wet or muddy. Bring your own heavy-duty work gloves – extras will be available; litter pickers and trash bags are provided. Wear a hat and sunscreen for protection from sun exposure. Bring your own water in a large, refillable water bottle; to stay hydrated, avoid the need to refill, and to protect the environment from single-use plastic bottles. A water cooler for refilling will be available.If you have questions, or if you have a group who would like to help on a different day, please contact the Park & Recreation Volunteer Coordinator at Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov or 980-314-1046 (office). Program: Park Projects Sign up today to help keep your favorite park or greenway clean and healthy by picking up litter! A great way to spend an hour AT LUNCHTIME by getting outdoors and helping in your community. Park and meet at Carmel Road Park, at the address listed here - use caution when turning into the park from this busy road; look for Park & Recreation signs and staff. Thank you for choosing to Volunteer with Park & Recreation! Below are a few tips and reminders for a SAFE & PRODUCTIVE Volunteer experience: Wear long pants or leggings for protection from scratches. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes – REQUIRED, NO Crocs, sandals or flip-flops. Wear OLDER shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty, wet or muddy. Bring your own heavy-duty work gloves – extras will be available; litter pickers and trash bags are provided. Wear a hat and sunscreen for protection from sun exposure. Bring your own water in a large, refillable water bottle; to stay hydrated, avoid the need to refill, and to protect the environment from single-use plastic bottles. A water cooler for refilling will be available.If you have questions, or if you have a group who would like to help on a different day, please contact the Park & Recreation Volunteer Coordinator at Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov or 980-314-1046 (office). Program: Park Projects Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Mar 31, 2026 Zip Code: 28226 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: A WALK IN THE PARK Cleanup Projects - Albemarle Park - April 7, 2026Sign up today to help keep your favorite park or greenway clean and healthy by picking up litter! A great way to spend an hour AT LUNCHTIME by getting outdoors and helping in your community. Park and meet at Albemarle Park, at the address listed here - use caution when turning into the parking lot from this busy road. Carpooling is strongly suggested! Look for Park & Recreation signs and staff. Thank you for choosing to Volunteer with Park & Recreation! Below are a few tips and reminders for a SAFE & PRODUCTIVE Volunteer experience: Wear long pants or leggings for protection from scratches. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes – REQUIRED, NO Crocs, sandals or flip-flops. Wear OLDER shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty, wet or muddy. Bring your own heavy-duty work gloves – extras will be available; litter pickers and trash bags are provided. Wear a hat and sunscreen for protection from sun exposure. Bring your own water in a large, refillable water bottle; to stay hydrated, avoid the need to refill, and to protect the environment from single-use plastic bottles. A water cooler for refilling will be available.If you have questions, or if you have a group who would like to help on a different day, please contact the Park & Recreation Volunteer Coordinator at Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov or 980-314-1046 (office). Program: Park Projects Sign up today to help keep your favorite park or greenway clean and healthy by picking up litter! A great way to spend an hour AT LUNCHTIME by getting outdoors and helping in your community. Park and meet at Albemarle Park, at the address listed here - use caution when turning into the parking lot from this busy road. Carpooling is strongly suggested! Look for Park & Recreation signs and staff. Thank you for choosing to Volunteer with Park & Recreation! Below are a few tips and reminders for a SAFE & PRODUCTIVE Volunteer experience: Wear long pants or leggings for protection from scratches. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes – REQUIRED, NO Crocs, sandals or flip-flops. Wear OLDER shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty, wet or muddy. Bring your own heavy-duty work gloves – extras will be available; litter pickers and trash bags are provided. Wear a hat and sunscreen for protection from sun exposure. Bring your own water in a large, refillable water bottle; to stay hydrated, avoid the need to refill, and to protect the environment from single-use plastic bottles. A water cooler for refilling will be available.If you have questions, or if you have a group who would like to help on a different day, please contact the Park & Recreation Volunteer Coordinator at Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov or 980-314-1046 (office). Program: Park Projects Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 7, 2026 Zip Code: 28212 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: A WALK IN THE PARK Cleanup Projects - Howie Acres Park - April 14, 2026Sign up today to help keep your favorite park or greenway clean and healthy by picking up litter! A great way to spend an hour AT LUNCHTIME by getting outdoors and helping in your community. Park and meet at Howie Acres Park, at the address listed here - this is a walk-up park with street parking only. Carpooling is strongly suggested! Look for Park & Recreation signs and staff. Thank you for choosing to Volunteer with Park & Recreation! Below are a few tips and reminders for a SAFE & PRODUCTIVE Volunteer experience: Wear long pants or leggings for protection from scratches. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes – REQUIRED, NO Crocs, sandals or flip-flops. Wear OLDER shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty, wet or muddy. Bring your own heavy-duty work gloves – extras will be available; litter pickers and trash bags are provided. Wear a hat and sunscreen for protection from sun exposure. Bring your own water in a large, refillable water bottle; to stay hydrated, avoid the need to refill, and to protect the environment from single-use plastic bottles. A water cooler for refilling will be available.If you have questions, or if you have a group who would like to help on a different day, please contact the Park & Recreation Volunteer Coordinator at Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov or 980-314-1046 (office). Program: Park Projects Sign up today to help keep your favorite park or greenway clean and healthy by picking up litter! A great way to spend an hour AT LUNCHTIME by getting outdoors and helping in your community. Park and meet at Howie Acres Park, at the address listed here - this is a walk-up park with street parking only. Carpooling is strongly suggested! Look for Park & Recreation signs and staff. Thank you for choosing to Volunteer with Park & Recreation! Below are a few tips and reminders for a SAFE & PRODUCTIVE Volunteer experience: Wear long pants or leggings for protection from scratches. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes – REQUIRED, NO Crocs, sandals or flip-flops. Wear OLDER shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty, wet or muddy. Bring your own heavy-duty work gloves – extras will be available; litter pickers and trash bags are provided. Wear a hat and sunscreen for protection from sun exposure. Bring your own water in a large, refillable water bottle; to stay hydrated, avoid the need to refill, and to protect the environment from single-use plastic bottles. A water cooler for refilling will be available.If you have questions, or if you have a group who would like to help on a different day, please contact the Park & Recreation Volunteer Coordinator at Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov or 980-314-1046 (office). Program: Park Projects Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 14, 2026 Zip Code: 28205 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: A WALK IN THE PARK Cleanup Projects - Thomas M Winget Park - April 21, 2026Sign up today to help keep your favorite park or greenway clean and healthy by picking up litter! A great way to spend an hour AT LUNCHTIME by getting outdoors and helping in your community. Park and meet at Thomas McAlister Winget Park, at the address listed here - after entering the park road, take the first left into the parking lot by restrooms/multipurpose field. Look for Park & Recreation signs and staff. Thank you for choosing to Volunteer with Park & Recreation! Below are a few tips and reminders for a SAFE & PRODUCTIVE Volunteer experience: Wear long pants or leggings for protection from scratches. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes – REQUIRED, NO Crocs, sandals or flip-flops. Wear OLDER shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty, wet or muddy. Bring your own heavy-duty work gloves – extras will be available; litter pickers and trash bags are provided. Wear a hat and sunscreen for protection from sun exposure. Bring your own water in a large, refillable water bottle; to stay hydrated, avoid the need to refill, and to protect the environment from single-use plastic bottles. A water cooler for refilling will be available.If you have questions, or if you have a group who would like to help on a different day, please contact the Park & Recreation Volunteer Coordinator at Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov or 980-314-1046 (office). Program: Park Projects Sign up today to help keep your favorite park or greenway clean and healthy by picking up litter! A great way to spend an hour AT LUNCHTIME by getting outdoors and helping in your community. Park and meet at Thomas McAlister Winget Park, at the address listed here - after entering the park road, take the first left into the parking lot by restrooms/multipurpose field. Look for Park & Recreation signs and staff. Thank you for choosing to Volunteer with Park & Recreation! Below are a few tips and reminders for a SAFE & PRODUCTIVE Volunteer experience: Wear long pants or leggings for protection from scratches. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes – REQUIRED, NO Crocs, sandals or flip-flops. Wear OLDER shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty, wet or muddy. Bring your own heavy-duty work gloves – extras will be available; litter pickers and trash bags are provided. Wear a hat and sunscreen for protection from sun exposure. Bring your own water in a large, refillable water bottle; to stay hydrated, avoid the need to refill, and to protect the environment from single-use plastic bottles. A water cooler for refilling will be available.If you have questions, or if you have a group who would like to help on a different day, please contact the Park & Recreation Volunteer Coordinator at Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov or 980-314-1046 (office). Program: Park Projects Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 21, 2026 Zip Code: 28278 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: A WALK IN THE PARK XL at Grayson Park/Naomi Drenan Rec Center - April 28, 2026Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation has been renovating and improving Naomi Drenan Recreation Center as well as completing improvements to the surrounding Grayson Park and Grayson Skatepark. Naomi Drenan Recreation Center is an existing 13,265 square foot recreation center. The Center has a gymnasium, multipurpose rooms, and kitchen. Renovations have included improvements to the building systems, main entry lobby, restrooms/lockers, new multi-purpose room and offices. Now that renovations to the Recreation Center are almost complete, a grand re-opening is scheduled for April 30 - and we need VOLUNTEERS to help with an EXTREME CLEANUP to get the Park grounds ready! Volunteers will complete tasks that may include limb and brush cutting and removal, "heavy" trash and debris cleanup, mulching, etc. PARKING: Use the address listed here for Naomi Drenan Recreation Center - Park as directed and check in at the front of the Center, then divide into groups to work in the park and around the Recreation Center. Look for Park & Recreation signs and staff! QUESTIONS? Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov or call 980-314-1046 (office) or 704-200-7074 (mobile/text). Program: Park Projects Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation has been renovating and improving Naomi Drenan Recreation Center as well as completing improvements to the surrounding Grayson Park and Grayson Skatepark. Naomi Drenan Recreation Center is an existing 13,265 square foot recreation center. The Center has a gymnasium, multipurpose rooms, and kitchen. Renovations have included improvements to the building systems, main entry lobby, restrooms/lockers, new multi-purpose room and offices. Now that renovations to the Recreation Center are almost complete, a grand re-opening is scheduled for April 30 - and we need VOLUNTEERS to help with an EXTREME CLEANUP to get the Park grounds ready! Volunteers will complete tasks that may include limb and brush cutting and removal, "heavy" trash and debris cleanup, mulching, etc. PARKING: Use the address listed here for Naomi Drenan Recreation Center - Park as directed and check in at the front of the Center, then divide into groups to work in the park and around the Recreation Center. Look for Park & Recreation signs and staff! QUESTIONS? Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov or call 980-314-1046 (office) or 704-200-7074 (mobile/text). Program: Park Projects Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 28, 2026 Zip Code: 28211 Allow Groups: Yes |