PROGRAMS
Adopt A Park
The primary goal and purpose of the City of Memphis Adopt A Park program is to establish beautiful and well-maintained parks, clean and free of litter. Adopt A Park energizes new neighborhood volunteers to participate in activities that build community support and advocacy for public parks and green spaces while creating a beautiful, cleaner environment for all to enjoy.
Adopt A Park Programs
Beautify:
Keep it beautiful!
With prior approval, plant flowers, trees and shrubs on park grounds or at park entrances. Additional work options include weeding, simple pruning, or trail/pathway maintenance.
Litter Control:
Keep it clean!
Pick up and remove litter in the park and along adjacent streets, minimum monthly or more frequently if necessary.
Park Watch:
Be the eyes and ears for your park!
Monitor and report any vandalism, suspicious activity, damaged property/equipment, graffiti, fallen trees or other hazards.
ADOPTER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Sign official adoption agreement/waiver.
- Commit to a minimum of one year.
- Attend a brief training session.
- Select/designate a lead contact person.
- Complete a monthly activity report outlining your work as well as participating volunteers. Reports can be emailed to Memphis City Beautiful at margaret.mcquiston@memphistn.gov or faxed to 901.523.0652.
- Recruit volunteers! Adopters are encouraged to partner with area neighborhood associations, schools, businesses, churches or civic groups.
CITY OF MEMPHIS/MEMPHIS CITY BEAUTIFUL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide Adopter Information Packet to include: agreement/waiver, volunteer waiver/registration sheet, monthly activity report, safety tips, and Memphis City Beautiful Tool Bank form.
- Starter Kit – reusable bag, vest, and work gloves.
- Official Adoption Certificate
- Adopters acknowledged on Adopt A Park sign and website.
- Collect and remove trash bags and other debris, as necessary.
ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS
Individuals, Families, Community Organizations, Churches, Neighborhood Associations, Civic/Service Clubs, Youth Groups, Businesses, Sororities/Fraternities or Schools/Universities.
PROGRAM CONTACT
Contact us about adopting a park.
city.beautiful@memphistn.gov
(901) 636-4410
(901) 523-0652
