Park Partners

Tree Planting at Holmes Foster

Love your local park? Become a Park Partner and help keep it beautiful!
Adopt a park, commit to just three workdays per year, and make a lasting impact on your community. 

We have several openings and would love your help! As a Park Partner, your group adopts a park (or section of one) for a two-year term, working alongside CRPR Parks Maintenance to keep it clean, safe, and welcoming. Groups commit to three organized workdays each year (Spring, Summer, and Fall), each lasting at least four hours, plus light touch-ups as needed.

Partners receive on-site recognition, free pavilion use on scheduled workdays, and the satisfaction of giving back to the community.

What Park Partners Do
  • Pick up litter, branches, and debris
  • Maintain paths, trails, and planting beds
  • Rake leaves, pull weeds, and remove graffiti
  • Assist with community events at your park
  • Take on special projects like painting, mulching, or trail clearing
  • Report safety hazards or park maintenance needs to CRPR staff
Recognition & Benefits
  • Your group’s name displayed on a Park Partner sign at the site (furnished and maintained by CRPR)
  • Free pavilion use on scheduled workdays (with advance reservation)
  • Certificate of Appreciation at the end of the two-year term
Requirements
  • No cost to join—just your time and effort!
  • Designate a group leader as the main contact person
  • Complete the Park Partner Agreement (fillable PDF)
  • Volunteers must be 16+ or supervised by adults
  • Each workday must be at least four hours
  • Provide 2–3 weeks’ notice so CRPR can prepare tools and supplies
  • CRPR provides trash bags, most tools and will pick up filled bags after each event
  • Non-routine projects require pre-approval from CRPR Parks Maintenance
  • Power or motorized tools may not be used without authorization from the CRPR Parks Manager or Director
  • Attend safety trainings when offered
  • Abide by all park rules and regulations
Safety

Volunteer and visitor safety is a top priority. All injuries must be reported, and groups are encouraged to keep a first aid kit on hand. Volunteers are not covered by municipal medical insurance, so personal insurance applies in case of injury.

How to Get Started
  1. View the roster of current partners and available parks.
     
  2. Contact CRPR Parks Maintenance to discuss available parks and choose a site (full park or section). Site requests are first-come, first-served. Use the Interactive Parks Map to explore options.
     
  3. Complete the Park Partner Agreement - print, sign, and return it to:
    • Email: parksstaff@crcog.net 
    • Deliver/Mail to: Centre Region Parks and Recreation
      2040 Sandy Drive Suite A,
      State College, PA 16803
  4. Schedule your first workday and make a difference in your community!
Be Part of Keeping Our Parks Beautiful!
Together, we can keep our parks clean, safe, and welcoming for all. Sign up today and help build a stronger, greener community through the CRPR Park Partners Program!