Opportunities From: City of San Antonio Parks & Recreation

Join the Parks and Recreation Department and help clean the Westside Creekways along the Alazán! 

All materials will be provided, including gloves, trash bags, and litter grabbers. Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes; we also recommend long pants, a hat, and sunscreen for extra protection.

Bring your reusable water bottles.

Stay 30 minutes or 3 hours, every minute makes a difference!

Date:  Saturday, February 7, 2026

Timeframe:  10am-12pm

Parking:  Participants can park at Park Stewardship offices

Address:  318 N. Las Moras, 78207

Waiver:  Click here to fill out the volunteer waiver form.

Questions can be emailed to parkvolunteer@sanantonio.gov or by calling (210) 207-8309.

Volunteers are needed to assist with general garden maintenance such as pruning, weeding, spreading mulch, and preparing the garden beds for planting.

Volunteer Master Naturalists will be on site to answer questions and educate anyone interested in learning more about native plants. 

Volunteers must be 16 & up. All garden supplies provided. Be sure to bring your own garden or work gloves if you have them.

Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026

Time: 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Location: Woodlawn Lake Park Centennial Garden, near pavilion #2 at the corner of S. Josephine Tobin Dr. and W. Craig Pl. Link to Google map here. 

Questions? Email parkvolunteer@sanantonio.gov or call (210) 207-8309.

 

Join the Parks and Recreation Department and help us spread mulch at the beautiful Hardberger Dog Park off Blanco Rd.

Date: Friday, January 23, 2026

Location: 13203 Blanco Rd. 

Timeframe: 10 am-12 pm

Ages: 10 & up

All supplies provided. Event details will be emailed 1-2 days prior to event. Questions, email parkvolunteer@sanantonio.gov or call (210) 207-8309.

Volunteer to help preserve our cemeteries by joining a clean-up at the Eastside Historic City Cemeteries on Saturday, January 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

All materials provided, including gloves, trash bags, and litter grabbers.

Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026

Timeframe: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Meeting Location: Meet in City Cemetery #6.

Parking: Volunteers can park along S. Palmetto St. or inside City Cemetery #6

Questions can be emailed to andre.dyer@sanantonio.gov.

Join the Friends of McAllister Park and assist with a litter pick up event.

Help keep McAllister Park beautiful by picking up litter in the park! FOMP will provide litter grabbers, litter buckets, trash bags, safety vests and work gloves. Come lend a hand at beautiful McAllister Park! Please register with FOMP for more details.

When: Sunday, January 11, 2026

Timeframe: 10:00 am-12:00 pm 

BE SURE TO REGISTER AT THE GOOGLE LINK HERE.

Please note: Specific location at McAllister Park will be emailed before the event. 

For additional questions, email friendsofmcallisterpark@gmail.com. 

Participate in a litter clean up at Brackenridge Park with the Brackenridge Park Conservancy. All materials provided, including gloves, trash bags, and litter grabbers.

Please note: We'll be working along the Ave. B area, bordering Brackenridge Park. Families of all ages are welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. 

Be sure to wear comfortable clothes, wear sunblock and bug spray, and bring your own bottled water.

Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026

Timeframe: 10 AM-12 PM

Location: Brackenridge Park

Meeting location: Meet at the new Brackenridge Conservancy office (between Ave. B and Broadway)

Address: 2611 Broadway 

Map location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WUPVAmMqBcBqnYH97

For additional questions, please email Erin Quintanilla: equintanilla@brackenridgepark.org

Learn about what it takes to perform as the Parks & Recreation Mascot – Parker the Texas Red Oak Tree! This info session will provide basic details about Parker’s personality and frequent activities, and the check boxes for volunteers.

Parker is often invited to special events hosted by City departments, as well as many external organizations.

Some activities Parker has participated in include:

Ribbon cuttingsDance-offsSports eventsFilming (commercials & social media)Photo shoots FIESTA events (media days, short parades, official appearances) School events

A few things we’re looking for in Parker actors:

Positive & happy energy Ability to interact with people of all ages and activity levels Ability to give non-verbal cues Specific height range: min. 5’4” – max. 6’

Additional details:

Date: Monday, January 12, 2025
Timeframe: 6 PM – 7 PM
Location: Virtual Meeting location: Link to follow. This will be sent directly to all registrants.

For additional questions, please email Shannon Warnagiris: Shannon.warnagiris@sanantonio.gov