Opportunities From: City of San Antonio Parks & Recreation

Volunteer: December Johnson Grass Removal at McAllister Park—Multiple Dates Available

**This event is hosted by Friends of McAllister Park. DO NOT register on Galaxy Digital.**

The Friends of McAllister Park (FOMP) is working to keep McAllister Park beautiful by slowing the spread of invasive Johnson Grass. Duties may include cutting seed heads, raking thatch, digging and removing rhizomes, or replanting natives.

Work sites vary weekly. Please register with FOMP at the highlighted link below for further details.

Dates: 

Sunday, November 23, 2025

Sunday, December 7, 2025

Sunday, December 14, 2025

Sunday, December 21, 2025

Sunday, December 28, 2025

Timeframe: 8:45am-11am 

Please bring your own gloves and hand pruners if you have them. 

BE SURE TO REGISTER AT THE GOOGLE LINK BELOW:

https://forms.gle/R6vb9abqqT9yDcYs5

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

For additional questions, email Kurt Kummer (k.kummer@comcast.net)

Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation

**This event is hosted by Friends of McAllister Park. DO NOT register on Galaxy Digital.**

The Friends of McAllister Park (FOMP) is working to keep McAllister Park beautiful by slowing the spread of invasive Johnson Grass. Duties may include cutting seed heads, raking thatch, digging and removing rhizomes, or replanting natives.

Work sites vary weekly. Please register with FOMP at the highlighted link below for further details.

Dates: 

Sunday, November 23, 2025

Sunday, December 7, 2025

Sunday, December 14, 2025

Sunday, December 21, 2025

Sunday, December 28, 2025

Timeframe: 8:45am-11am 

Please bring your own gloves and hand pruners if you have them. 

BE SURE TO REGISTER AT THE GOOGLE LINK BELOW:

https://forms.gle/R6vb9abqqT9yDcYs5

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

For additional questions, email Kurt Kummer (k.kummer@comcast.net)

Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Dec 27, 2025

Zip Code: 78247

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Litter Clean Up at Brackenridge Park

Volunteers are needed to help the Brackenridge Park Conservancy clean up litter at Brackenridge Park!  

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


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


Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025

Timeframe: 9AM-11AM

Location: Brackenridge Park - 531 Brackenridge Way, San Antonio TX 78212

Meeting location: We will meet in front of the Brackenridge Park Conservancy office next to the Joske Pavilion.

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

Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation

Volunteers are needed to help the Brackenridge Park Conservancy clean up litter at Brackenridge Park!  

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


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


Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025

Timeframe: 9AM-11AM

Location: Brackenridge Park - 531 Brackenridge Way, San Antonio TX 78212

Meeting location: We will meet in front of the Brackenridge Park Conservancy office next to the Joske Pavilion.

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

Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 16, 2025

Zip Code: 78212

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Brack Bash, A Fun, Free Community Celebration of Brackenridge Park

Volunteers in multiple shifts will assist with various tasks including setup, teardown, and greeting and directing event vendors and visitors. Volunteers are encouraged to enjoy the event before/after their shift if they are able!


Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025

Timeframe: 8am - 6pm (multiple shifts, shift signup here: https://forms.gle/gSy9mqugN4pyKcH89

Location: Sunken Garden Theater

Meeting location: Information on where to meet will be emailed 1 day prior to the event. 

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

Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation

Volunteers in multiple shifts will assist with various tasks including setup, teardown, and greeting and directing event vendors and visitors. Volunteers are encouraged to enjoy the event before/after their shift if they are able!


Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025

Timeframe: 8am - 6pm (multiple shifts, shift signup here: https://forms.gle/gSy9mqugN4pyKcH89

Location: Sunken Garden Theater

Meeting location: Information on where to meet will be emailed 1 day prior to the event. 

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

Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 15, 2025

Zip Code: 78212

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Help Paint the Bridge at Woodlawn Lake Park

Pitch in for Parks and help us paint the bridge at Woodlawn Lake Park! All materials will be provided.

This activity is suitable for ages 18 & up. 

Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025

Timeframe: 10am-12pm

Meeting location: Meet at the Woodlawn Lake Pool Parking Lot 

Address: 221 Alexander Ave. 78201

For questions, please email parkvolunteer@sanantonio.gov, or call (210) 207-8452.


Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation

Pitch in for Parks and help us paint the bridge at Woodlawn Lake Park! All materials will be provided.

This activity is suitable for ages 18 & up. 

Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025

Timeframe: 10am-12pm

Meeting location: Meet at the Woodlawn Lake Pool Parking Lot 

Address: 221 Alexander Ave. 78201

For questions, please email parkvolunteer@sanantonio.gov, or call (210) 207-8452.


Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 22, 2025

Zip Code: 78201

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Gardening Hour at Denver Heights Community Center


Join us for an afternoon at Denver Heights Community Center Garden! 

We’re looking for volunteers to help spruce up the garden! We'll be weeding and spreading mulch to keep our community center garden looking beautiful and thriving.

All supplies will be provided—just bring gloves if you have them. This is a great opportunity to get outdoors in the cooler weather, and make a difference!  Volunteers ages 12 and up are welcome.

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025

Time: 4 PM - 5:30 PM

Location: 300 Porter St. 78210

For additional questions or information, please email parkvolunteer@sanantonio.gov or call (210) 207-8309.


Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation


Join us for an afternoon at Denver Heights Community Center Garden! 

We’re looking for volunteers to help spruce up the garden! We'll be weeding and spreading mulch to keep our community center garden looking beautiful and thriving.

All supplies will be provided—just bring gloves if you have them. This is a great opportunity to get outdoors in the cooler weather, and make a difference!  Volunteers ages 12 and up are welcome.

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025

Time: 4 PM - 5:30 PM

Location: 300 Porter St. 78210

For additional questions or information, please email parkvolunteer@sanantonio.gov or call (210) 207-8309.


Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 20, 2025

Zip Code: 78210

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: November Johnson Grass Removal at McAllister Park—Multiple Dates Available

**This event is hosted by Friends of McAllister Park. DO NOT register on Galaxy Digital.**

The Friends of McAllister Park (FOMP) is working to keep McAllister Park beautiful by slowing the spread of invasive Johnson Grass. Duties may include cutting seed heads, raking thatch, digging and removing rhizomes, or replanting natives.

Work sites vary weekly. Please register with FOMP at the highlighted link below for further details.

Dates: 

Sunday, November 2, 2025

Sunday, November 16, 2025

Timeframe: 8:45am-11am 

Please bring your own gloves and hand pruners if you have them. 

BE SURE TO REGISTER AT THE GOOGLE LINK BELOW:

https://forms.gle/R6vb9abqqT9yDcYs5

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

For additional questions, email friendsofmcallisterpark@gmail.com. 

Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation

**This event is hosted by Friends of McAllister Park. DO NOT register on Galaxy Digital.**

The Friends of McAllister Park (FOMP) is working to keep McAllister Park beautiful by slowing the spread of invasive Johnson Grass. Duties may include cutting seed heads, raking thatch, digging and removing rhizomes, or replanting natives.

Work sites vary weekly. Please register with FOMP at the highlighted link below for further details.

Dates: 

Sunday, November 2, 2025

Sunday, November 16, 2025

Timeframe: 8:45am-11am 

Please bring your own gloves and hand pruners if you have them. 

BE SURE TO REGISTER AT THE GOOGLE LINK BELOW:

https://forms.gle/R6vb9abqqT9yDcYs5

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

For additional questions, email friendsofmcallisterpark@gmail.com. 

Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Nov 15, 2025

Zip Code: 78247

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Woodlawn Lake Centennial Garden Workday

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, November 15, 2025

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.

 

Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation

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, November 15, 2025

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.

 

Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 15, 2025

Zip Code: 78201

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Trail Watch Volunteer Orientation

If you’re passionate about greenway trails, consider becoming a Trail Watch Volunteer! Trail Watch volunteers work independently to help protect the greenway trails by reporting vandalism, providing information, assisting trail users, and ensuring all visitors can enjoy their natural beauty. While out on your regular exercise or stroll, you can be the eyes and ears of the trails. 

This program is open to volunteers ages 18 and up.

Details: 

Date: Saturday, Novemner 15, 2025

Timeframe: 11:30am-1:30pm

Location: Roosevelt Clubhouse

Address: 331 Roosevelt Ave. 78210

RSVP required.

Questions? Email parkvolunteer@sanantonio.gov or call (210) 207-8452.

Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation

If you’re passionate about greenway trails, consider becoming a Trail Watch Volunteer! Trail Watch volunteers work independently to help protect the greenway trails by reporting vandalism, providing information, assisting trail users, and ensuring all visitors can enjoy their natural beauty. While out on your regular exercise or stroll, you can be the eyes and ears of the trails. 

This program is open to volunteers ages 18 and up.

Details: 

Date: Saturday, Novemner 15, 2025

Timeframe: 11:30am-1:30pm

Location: Roosevelt Clubhouse

Address: 331 Roosevelt Ave. 78210

RSVP required.

Questions? Email parkvolunteer@sanantonio.gov or call (210) 207-8452.

Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 15, 2025

Zip Code: 78210

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Coaches Needed for Sports Leagues!

Do you enjoy working with kids and supporting your community? Parks and Recreation is looking for volunteers to assist with youth sports leagues—including basketball, T-ball, kickball, soccer, and volleyball at community centers across San Antonio.

When: Saturdays, September 20 – November 15, 2025

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Where: Various community centers throughout San Antonio (see list below)

What: If you’re interested, please sign up on Galaxy Digital, and a Parks staff member will contact you with details on how to get started.

Point of contact: Danielle Martinez, danielle.martinez5@sanantonio.gov

Community Centers include:

North

Hamilton Community Center

Robinette Community Center

Joe Ward Community Center

East

Copernicus Community Center

Quintero Community Center

South

Miller’s Pond Community Center

Harlandale Community Center

Palm Heights Community Center

Normoyle Community Center

Ramirez Community Center

West

Melendrez Community Center

San Juan Community Center

Cuellar Community Center

Garza Community Center

Yates Community Center

Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation

Do you enjoy working with kids and supporting your community? Parks and Recreation is looking for volunteers to assist with youth sports leagues—including basketball, T-ball, kickball, soccer, and volleyball at community centers across San Antonio.

When: Saturdays, September 20 – November 15, 2025

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Where: Various community centers throughout San Antonio (see list below)

What: If you’re interested, please sign up on Galaxy Digital, and a Parks staff member will contact you with details on how to get started.

Point of contact: Danielle Martinez, danielle.martinez5@sanantonio.gov

Community Centers include:

North

Hamilton Community Center

Robinette Community Center

Joe Ward Community Center

East

Copernicus Community Center

Quintero Community Center

South

Miller’s Pond Community Center

Harlandale Community Center

Palm Heights Community Center

Normoyle Community Center

Ramirez Community Center

West

Melendrez Community Center

San Juan Community Center

Cuellar Community Center

Garza Community Center

Yates Community Center

Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Sep 20, 2025 through Nov 15, 2025

Zip Code: 78227

Allow Groups: No