"WAKE UP" WALK IN THE PARK Cleanup Projects - Independence Park - July 8

Get Connected Icon Happens On Jul 8, 2025
Get Connected Icon 8:00am-9:00am
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Description

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 FIRST THING IN THE MORNING by getting outdoors and helping in your community.

Park and meet at Independence Park, at the address listed here - this is at the end of the park next to Kings College and away from the playground/ballfield area.

Below are a few tips and reminders for a SAFE & PRODUCTIVE Volunteer experience:

  • Wear long pants for protection from scratches.
  • Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes – REQUIRED, NO sandals, Crocs 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; and your preferred bug spray, if needed.
  • Bring your own water in a large, refillable water bottle (in a backpack, if possible), 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).

Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 10 and 90.
Get Connected Icon Is Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: A chance of a shower won't stop us - ponchos will be available. Date will be cancelled in case of stormy weather.
Get Connected Icon Is Wheelchair Accessible
Get Connected Icon Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes - REQUIRED!

Location

Get Connected Icon Independence Park - Parking Lot
1835 Park Drive
Charlotte, NC  28204