Volunteer: Panther Springs Park Garden DayVolunteers are needed to help pull weeds and grasses from the front entrance garden bed. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes, a hat, and bring plenty of water and work gloves. Date: Friday, January 30, 2026 Timeframe: 8:00am-10:00am Address: 22635 Wilderness Oak, San Antonio, TX 78260 Google map here. Questions? Email david.jimenez@sanantonio.gov or call (210) 207-5320. Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation Volunteers are needed to help pull weeds and grasses from the front entrance garden bed. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes, a hat, and bring plenty of water and work gloves. Date: Friday, January 30, 2026 Timeframe: 8:00am-10:00am Address: 22635 Wilderness Oak, San Antonio, TX 78260 Google map here. Questions? Email david.jimenez@sanantonio.gov or call (210) 207-5320. Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jan 30, 2026 Zip Code: 78260 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Johnson Grass Removal at McAllister Park—January 2026**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, January 4, 2025 Sunday, January 11, 2025 Sunday, January 18, 2025 Sunday, January 25, 2025 Timeframe: 9:45 a.m.-12 p.m. 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, January 4, 2025 Sunday, January 11, 2025 Sunday, January 18, 2025 Sunday, January 25, 2025 Timeframe: 9:45 a.m.-12 p.m. 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 Jan 25, 2026 Zip Code: 78247 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Join Parks & Recreation for a Westside Creekway Clean UpJoin 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. Program: San Antonio Parks and 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. Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Feb 7, 2026 Zip Code: 78207 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Woodlawn Lake Centennial Garden WorkdayVolunteers 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. 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, 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. Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jan 17, 2026 Zip Code: 78201 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: 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: 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. 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: 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. Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jan 11, 2026 Zip Code: 78247 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Virtual Volunteer Orientation for Parks & Recreation MascotLearn 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 eventsA 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 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 eventsA 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 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 |