Make Your Park Thrive

Adopt-a-Park

Transform your neighborhood park into a vibrant community space. With 90+ Grand Rapids parks and green spaces needing care, your dedication makes a real difference.

How it Works

Choose Your Park

Work with our team to learn which local parks and green spaces you and fellow stewards can create positive change together.

Get Started​

Jump in with full support and training. Connect with other stewards and access all the tools you need to succeed from our team.

Create Impact​

Through projects such as re-painting picnic tables to frequent cleanups, your care will keep our green spaces thriving for everyone to enjoy.

Who can adopt a park?

Short Answer — Anyone!

This program is open to:

  • Individuals and families
  • Neighborhood groups
  • Community organizations
  • Local businesses
  • Nonprofit organizations
We're Flexible

Choose Your Own Commitment Level

Basic Park Care: Monthly litter pick-up, garden maintenance, reporting issues.

Park Advocate: Everything above plus organizing events, leading projects, and rallying neighbors.

People participating in a community clean-up in a wooded park. They are using rakes to clear leaves and debris from a path. The area is shaded by trees, and sunlight filters through the branches.

Ready to get started?

We love partnering with neighbors to bring their vision to life and enhance parks throughout our city. If you want to learn more about the program and see what can be possible working together, fill out the form below! Have questions? Email info@friendsofgrparks.org.

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