New Rochelle Seeking Volunteers To Help Clean 12 Parks In 2 Days

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — It's time for a little spring cleaning right here at home and the City of New Rochelle is looking to the community to lend a hand.

Volunteer New York! and the City of New Rochelle Parks and Recreation Department are joining forces for a massive citywide clean-up and beautification project at twelve neighborhood and waterfront parks over two days in April. The two days of community service are planned as a follow-up to Earth Week celebrations on April 23 and 24.

"We are grateful for the opportunity to once again partner with Volunteer New York! and the public at this 2-day, City-wide Earth Day Parks Cleanup Weekend, now at 12 sites throughout New Rochelle," Parks and Recreation Commissioner Vin Parise said in a statement announcing plans for the huge annual undertaking. "As we prepare for the warmer months ahead and look forward to thousands of park visitors, we welcome all to be a part of this great weekend of giving back to our parks & trails."

The Parks Clean-up Weekend is open to all New Rochelle community members. Depending on the site, volunteers will help with beach clean-up, trash removal, care for woodlands, perform trail maintenance, weed playgrounds, paint benches or picnic tables.

Community volunteers will work their magic at Davenport Park, Feeney Park, Five Islands Park, Glenwood Lake, Hudson Park, Lincoln Park and Neptune Park on Saturday, April 23, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. The next day, the springtime restoration efforts will move to Huguenot Park, Leatherstocking Trail, Maplewood Park, Pinebrook Park and Ward Acres Park from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 24.

Advance registration is required for all volunteers. Reservations for either or both days of service can be made online here or by calling 914-227-9317. Volunteers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations can also be made for groups or civic organizations.

"One thing I am thankful for as we emerge from this pandemic is the strong, continued partnership Volunteer NY! has had with the City of New Rochelle to connect volunteers to opportunities to keep their community spaces green, clean and accessible for all to continue to enjoy," Volunteer NY! Executive Director Jeanette Gisbert said.