Opportunities From: City of San Antonio Parks & Recreation

Volunteer: Litter Pick Up at McAllister Park (Friends of McAllister Park)

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: Saturday, 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. 

Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation

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: Saturday, 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. 

Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jan 11, 2026

Zip Code: 78247

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Litter Clean Up at Brackenridge Park


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

Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation


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

Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jan 10, 2026

Zip Code: 78215

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Litter Clean Up at the Eastside Historic City Cemetery

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.

Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation

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.

Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jan 10, 2026

Zip Code: 78203

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Volunteers Needed to Mulch the Dog Park at Hardberger Park!

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.

Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation

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.

Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jan 23, 2026

Zip Code: 78216

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Virtual Volunteer Orientation for Parks & Recreation Mascot

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

Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation

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

Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jan 12, 2026

Allow Groups: No