Opportunities From: City of San Antonio Parks & Recreation

Volunteer: (FULL) Volunteers Needed for a City Council Creekway Cleanup at Lady Bird Johnson Park!

It's National Public Lands Day! Join the San Antonio River Foundation, San Antonio River Authority, and the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department for a Creekway Cleanup at Lady Bird Johnson Park!

Each month, the SA River Foundation and partners host cleanups across San Antonio, visiting sites in all 10 City Council districts. This month, we’re rolling up our sleeves to care for a portion of Salado Creek—and we’d love your help!

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—we’ll have a water refill station available!

Come out, make a difference, and celebrate National Public Lands Day by keeping our waterways and parks clean.

Date:  Saturday, September 27, 2025

Location: Lady Bird Johnson Park 

Address:  10700 Nacogdoches Rd. 

Timeframe:  9am-12pm

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

It's National Public Lands Day! Join the San Antonio River Foundation, San Antonio River Authority, and the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department for a Creekway Cleanup at Lady Bird Johnson Park!

Each month, the SA River Foundation and partners host cleanups across San Antonio, visiting sites in all 10 City Council districts. This month, we’re rolling up our sleeves to care for a portion of Salado Creek—and we’d love your help!

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—we’ll have a water refill station available!

Come out, make a difference, and celebrate National Public Lands Day by keeping our waterways and parks clean.

Date:  Saturday, September 27, 2025

Location: Lady Bird Johnson Park 

Address:  10700 Nacogdoches Rd. 

Timeframe:  9am-12pm

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 Sep 27, 2025

Zip Code: 78217

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: 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, September 28, 2025

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Sunday, October 12, 2025

Sunday, October 26, 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, September 28, 2025

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Sunday, October 12, 2025

Sunday, October 26, 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: Happens On Sep 28, 2025

Zip Code: 78247

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Gardening at Denver Heights Community Center

Join us for an afternoon at the 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, October 9, 2025

Time: 5 PM - 6:30 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 the 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, October 9, 2025

Time: 5 PM - 6:30 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 Oct 9, 2025

Zip Code: 78210

Allow Groups: Yes


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