Pitch In For Parks

Pierce County Parks in partnership with McLendon Hardware proudly present “Pitch in for Parks” a great volunteer based opportunity to pitch in and help the community.

Come out for one or all of our Pitch in for Parks events

We supply the tools, water and a snack – you bring the enthusiasm to make a big difference in our parks, open spaces and trails. We invite you to come “rain or shine”. Remember dress appropriately for weather conditions, bring gloves and the willingness to get dirty for this community service activity open to all ages (ages 14 and under with guardian) and abilities.  

Volunteers are welcome to Pitch In for an hour or two or the entire time. 

Date Location  
Saturday, Feb. 22

10 am - 12 noon
 Meridian Habitat Park
14422 Meridian E., South Hill Puyallup, WA 98375 (map)

Volunteers will be mulching trees, flower beds, and adding a few more plants while we're at it. We'll also be removing blackberry plants from the off leash dog park area. This is a great opportunity to check out the new great lawn and all of the plantings we installed in 2019.
  
Saturday, Mar. 28

10 am - 12 noon
Spanaway Park
14905 Bresemann Blvd. South , Spanaway, WA 98387 (map)

It's March Mulch Madness time! We'll be mulching trees, flower beds, and preparing the site for the upcoming summer.
  
Saturday, April 25

9 am -
12 noon
 Parkland Prairie (map) - Parks Appreciation Day 

Parks Appreciation Day is a multi-agency day of volunteerism that runs from 9:00 am to noon, and this year, we’ll be working in Parkland Prairie in celebration of a full year of being officially opened. Time for spring cleaning the prairie! Walk the trails, enjoy the wildflowers, say "hi" to the bumblebees, and join us in weeding and tidying up the flowerbeds in the display garden. 
  
Saturday, May 16

10 am - 12 noon
 Mayfair Playfield (map)

It’s time to mulch! Volunteers will spread mulch around newly planted trees and plants so that they’re nice and protected from the coming summer heat. While you’re there, take a look at (and play on!) the play structure that was built using volunteer love and labor.
  
Saturday, June 13

10 am - 12 noon
 Chambers Creek Regional Park - Grandview Trail  (map)

Did you know that English ivy is classified as a Class C noxious weed in Washington? That means it's a widespread problem in our state. Join us at the "Spot of Shade" along the Grandview Trail, and we'll do our part to clear out the invasive ivy and allow our native plants to grow and thrive. 
  
Saturday, July 25

9 am -
12 noon
 Foothills Trail - East Puyallup Trailhead (map)

Join us for a special Pitch in for Parks, celebrating Pierce County Trails Day. From 9:00 am until noon, our Pitch in for Parks trailer and staff will be onsite with information about the program, invasive species, and upcoming volunteer activities. Make sure to stop by and say, "hi!" 
  
Saturday, Aug. 22

10 am - 12 noon
 Bresemann Forest (map)

We’re continuing our beautification of Bresemann Forest’s entrance area, weeding and mulching around the plants that volunteers have planted over the past couple of years. Then we’ll work our way along the trail, pulling ivy and mulching as we go.
  

Program Contact:

Jenn Sergent, Recreation Coordinator
(253) 798-4148  |  email
   

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