Volunteer spots are now open for It’s My Park Day

The biannual It’s My Park Day is scheduled for March 1, and volunteer registration is now open for people who want to come together to enhance local parks, trails and greenbelts – while also taking part in fun activities beyond the volunteer work, such as ice cream trucks, Zumba classes and live music, plus special discounts and freebies at local establishments. For a complete list of projects and hours at the 88 parks citywide, check out the Austin Parks Foundation’s website at austinparks.org/impd. Last year, 3,000+ volunteers had a huge impact, removing 34,000 pounds of trash and spreading 713 cubic yards of mulch. This year, the Parks Foundation is introducing the “IMPD Park Picker” system to place volunteers at parks in a more balanced way. This community event was established in 2003 and generates the equivalent of $650,000 in volunteer labor on average each year. “The impact of It’s My Park Day extends well beyond a Saturday morning in the park,” said Austin Parks Foundation CEO Colin Wallis. “This community-led day of service is an integral part of both our city’s collective commitment to public green spaces and our organization’s dedication to supporting parks in every district.