Opportunities From: Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation

Volunteers support and supplement the work of our dedicated Park Maintenance staff by completing projects that may include spreading mulch, trimming limbs, weeding, painting, litter cleanup, planting/landscaping and other maintenance tasks to enhance the beauty and safety of our Parks, Nature Preserves and Greenways.

*On this date, Central Carolinas Master Naturalists and the North Carolina Wildlife Stewards Charlotte Chapter will hold a volunteer workday at the Veteran's Park Pollinator Pitstop, located just down from the Carolina Panthers Fitness Court. We will remove Bermuda grass and other weeds from the pollinator garden and a few other projects. Please bring your favorite pair of gardening gloves and, if you have one, your favorite weeding tool - some tools may be available. 

PARKING: Enter Veterans Park at 2136 Central Avenue, 28205 - continue straight into the parking lot and park wherever there is space. The project will take place *across* the park, not far from the fitness area - look for signage and workers. Overflow parking may be available along McClintock Road.

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 for protection from scratches. Leggings or lightweight athletic pants are fine - dress for the weather.  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. Wear heavy-duty work/gardening gloves - bring your own gloves if you have them. Extras will be available.  Wear a hat and sunscreen for protection from sun exposure; and your preferred bug spray,Bring 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. Restrooms and water fountains are available at the park!

QUESTIONS? Contact Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov or 980-314-1046 OR Jane Tanner at jandreatanner@gmail.com or 704-999-5412 

Join us for "WAKE UP" Walk In The Park cleanups - we start early in the day during June, July and August to beat the heat! Help keep your favorite park 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 Eastover Park, at the address listed here - after turning into the Mint Museum Plaza from Randolph Road, immediately turn left and park close to the Briar Creek Greenway entrance. 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; and bring your preferred bug spray. 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).

Join us for "WAKE UP" Walk In The Park cleanups - we start early in the day during June, July and August to beat the heat! Help keep your favorite park 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 Park Road Park, at the address listed here - after turning into the Park look for VOLUNTEER PARKING signs - we will meet by the big picnic shelters/restrooms/sand volleyball courts. 

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; and bring your preferred bug spray. 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).

Join us for "WAKE UP" Walk In The Park cleanups - we start early in the day during June, July and August to beat the heat! Help keep your favorite park 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 Freedom Park, at the address listed here - after turning into the Park look for VOLUNTEER PARKING signs - we will meet near the playground/train engine, and work around the lake. 

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; and bring your preferred bug spray. 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).

Join us for "WAKE UP" Walk In The Park cleanups - we start early in the day during June, July and August to beat the heat! Help keep your favorite park 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 Hornets Nest Park, at the address listed here - after entering the Park turn right at the first driveway into the big lot by the Pavilion. Look for VOLUNTEER PARKING signs - we will meet near the Pavilion, and work around the pond, playground and picnic shelters. 

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; and bring your preferred bug spray. 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).

Join us for "WAKE UP" Walk In The Park cleanups - we start early in the day during June, July and August to beat the heat! Help keep your favorite park 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 Camp Greene Park, at the address listed here - after entering the Park immediately turn left and park at the far end of the lot, near the basketball complex. Look for VOLUNTEER PARKING signs and staff - we will be helping to clean up this Park before a big event on the following Saturday! We may extend our time for this cleanup. 

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; and bring your preferred bug spray. 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).