I Love My Park Day

A group of volunteers wave at the camera as they paint a fence.

Saturday, May 2

protect the places you love

Five thousand volunteers helped care for our state parks, historic sites, and public lands at New York’s largest single-day volunteer event. I Love My Park Day is a chance to roll up your sleeves and show some love for the public lands that we rely on.

A group of volunteers pose for a photo at Jones Beach.

Getting ready to host an event

Calling all hosts! From planning tools and fliers to social media posts and photo release forms–we have everything you need to host an I Love My Park Day event.

Boost park stewardship

Strengthen public lands conservation and community pride across the state.

Enhance natural spaces

From trail cleanups to tree planing, your work helps preserve and restore vital habitats.

Wellness and connection

Get outside, meet like-minded volunteers, and learn new skills–all while making a real impact.

A woman and a child high five.

A woman and a child high five.

A group of volunteers pick up litter along a shoreline.

A woman smiles as she lifts up a large weed pulled from the ground.

A large group of volunteers hold up their I Love My Park Day t-shirts.

A volunteer picks up litter along a creek.

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