 Adopt-a-Park
ADOPT-A-PARK PROGRAM!
 The Adopt-a-Park program’s purpose is to provide an opportunity for local groups and organizations to help improve and maintain the City of Jacksonville’s parks and facilities. This program is designed for volunteers to do work such as clean-ups, tree and flower planting, maintenance, painting, weeding, and other special projects. Not only does this program offer the citizens an opportunity to volunteer, but it also increases public awareness of the importance of our park system within our city. As a group or organization, you can adopt-a-park and help protect the environment for its present day users and future generations. We offer opportunities such as “one time” clean-up or your organization can volunteer for specific length of time.
Who can adopt a park?
 Anyone willing to give a little bit of their time and energy! The Jacksonville Recreation and Parks Department Adopt-a-Park program aims to unite and support all people interested in improving our parks and open spaces.
Which areas can be adopted?
- Trails
- Athletic Courts/Fields
- Undeveloped Parkland
- Flower Beds
- Trees & Shrubs
- Playgrounds
How can volunteers help?
Volunteers care for their adopted area in the following ways:
- Caring for Shrubs/Trees
- Cleaning Trails
- Reporting Park Hazards
- Removing Graffiti
- Special Projects
- Picking up Litter
How do you adopt a park?
 Contact the Jacksonville Recreation and Parks office with a request to adopt a park on the City of Jacksonville property.- Sign and return the “Volunteer Application” and “Adopt-a-Park Agreement” forms. (If you are under the age of 18, you must have a parent’s or guardian’s signature on the “Adopt-a-Park Agreement.”)
- The Jacksonville Recreation and Parks Department will process your forms and contact you.
- Park Maintenance staff will assist when needed.
Adopt-a-Park Agreement Form
For more information please call Michael Liquori, Park Superintendent at 910 938-5306.
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