Adopt-a-Park! Partners in Parks Program - Parks Operations Division - City of Sacramento Department of Parks and Recreation

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Program Overview
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Program Overview

The City of Sacramento Partners in Parks Program allows volunteers to adopt a playground, playfield, landscape, garden, section of a large park, preserve, or trail. Program volunteers perform routine or special stewardship activities in the adopted areas. Activities vary by season and include but are not limited to: gardening, weeding, pruning, planting, brush clearing, spreading mulch, litter and invasive plant removal, and playground or play field preservation or improvement. Volunteers can also help plan, coordinate or lead group volunteer activities or special projects, promote or recruit for the program or a special event, assist other partners in parks groups with stewardship activities, or act as an extra set of “eyes on the park.”Adoption opportunities are available to individuals and groups in all areas of the city. City of Sacramento Park Operations staff provides the training, tools, and personal protective equipment needed for all adoptions, so no prior experience is needed – only the desire to learn and help.

Adoption Process

The adoption process is simple. The first step is to complete the
Partners in Parks Application

(PDF Document) 560 KB
(includes Agreement and Volunteer Roster)

Return the completed application via:
Fax number: (916) 808-4071 or
E-mail: volunteerparks@cityofsacramento.org

Once it is received, the parks and recreation volunteer coordinator, will contact you to discuss your application. If the area you request is currently under adoption, the parks and recreation volunteer coordinator will be happy to discuss alternative adoption options with you. Once your application is finalized, the volunteer coordinator will set up a volunteer orientation and on-site training for you or your group with the Park Supervisor assigned to the area you want to adopt:

Partners in Parks Stewardship Activity Report (PDF Document) 38 KB
Partners in Parks Request for Volunteer Assistance (PDF Document) 86KB

The above PDF documents require Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Volunteer Roles

Park Steward (PDF document) : Park Stewards are individuals or groups who adopt an area to care for on a regular basis. Park Stewards can also commit to helping City staff lead volunteer activities in parks such as: tree or shrub plantings, seasonal pruning, trail clean-ups, natural area preservation, garden tours, and nature walks. Stewards also act as an extra set of “eyes on the park,” and monitor and report urgent maintenance issues to the 24-hour Park Operations hotline: (916) 808-6305.

Park Ambassador/Group Leader (PDF document) : Park Ambassadors are the group leaders of the adopt-a-park groups. Ambassadors communicate with the City about the adopted area on behalf of the neighborhood or group. Ambassadors can also plan, coordinate, and execute stewardship activities.