New Rochelle Seeking Volunteers To Help Clean 13 Parks In 2 Days

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — It's time for a little spring cleaning 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 again for a massive citywide clean-up and beautification project at 13 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 26 and 27, and will also take place during Global Volunteer Month.

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"Our upcoming Earth Month cleanup weekend is a great opportunity for the community to come together and help prepare over a dozen sites for the influx of visitors during warmer months," Parks and Recreation Commissioner Vin Parise said in a statement announcing plans for the huge annual undertaking. "Our parks and natural areas are vital for recreation, relaxation and enjoyment and enhance the vibrancy of our City. We are thankful for the ongoing partnership that we have with Volunteer New York! and to all the community members who will lend a hand this year."

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 Feeney Park, Five Islands Park, Glenwood Lake, Hudson Park, Lincoln Corridor, Neptune Park, and Ruby Dee Park on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to noon. The springtime restoration efforts will move to Huguenot Park, Leatherstocking Trail, Maplewood Park, Pinebrook Park, Seacord Park and Ward Acres Park, from 10 a.m. to noon, on Sunday, April 27.

Advance registration is required for all volunteers. Reservations for either or both days of service can be made online here or by calling 914-948-4452. Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations can also be made for groups or civic organizations.

"As Volunteer New York! celebrates 75 years of mobilizing community action, we are thrilled to continue our partnership with the City of New Rochelle for the 9th annual Parks Clean-up Weekend," said Suzanne Tillman, Interim Executive Director of Volunteer New York!. "This event is a perfect example of how volunteerism betters our neighborhoods and brings people together to create tangible impact. By rolling up our sleeves and working side by side, we are not only beautifying local parks but also fostering a spirit of service that has defined our mission for decades. What a bonus to be out in nature as spring approaches!"