How do I go about volunteering at a small local park?

I live in one of the oldest parts of my city; since moving here a few years ago, I've discovered a small park very close to my house that my friend and I enjoy visiting whenever we get the chance. (Safe haven?) It's pretty secluded and quaint, although it looks like a lot more work could be put into some of the landscaping and such. My friend and I came up with the idea of planting flowers/small trees there in the Spring and just adding some nice touches to it (information about local wildlife, hanging paper cranes from branches, etc.)--for the sake of getting out of the house and having an outdoor project to stick with. (Our city is very big and urban, so we saw it as something that had potential to be a 'small patch of paradise,' if that makes sense.)





My question is, would I need to contact anyone affiliated with the city and, if so, who? Are people free to plant flowers and such in public parks or do they need special permission?

How do I go about volunteering at a small local park?
visit your city or county parks %26amp; rec department. these are usually found in the phone book under city or online.
Reply:Yes : you can ask the " City Hall about an Volunteering project " where they'd have Department of Grounds %26amp;Maintenance services Crew Available ! please check with


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Reply:Hi! Have you consulted with your City's Parks and Recreation Department? Also, your ideas sound similar to those I encountered as a young Boy Scout. There was an old amusement park in our town from the early 18th Century that had been neglected for a long time. It used to feature rides, paddle boats, and some zoo animals. It became overgrown and my father suggested our Boy Scout group clean up the area so the park could be used again. Perhaps your city's Historical Society may be interested in supporting your efforts (if that is the kind of thing you have in mind). You and your friend might find this kind of research quite interesting; learning how your park came into existence. Good Luck!