Foothills Park & Recreation District’s Pride in Our Parks Program

There are few activities that bring as much joy and pride as community service. Did you know that there are opportunities to volunteer with your children right here in our own community?

Foothills Park & Recreation District’s “Pride in Our Parks” program serves as an excellent opportunity for children to engage in community service, fostering a sense of responsibility and pride in their local environment. Designed to encourage community involvement in the parks, the program invites volunteers of all ages to help maintain and beautify parks through activities such as planting trees, picking up litter and other clean up opportunities.

One of the key benefits of children volunteering is the development of a strong connection to their community. When children take part in maintaining local parks, they gain a deeper appreciation for the green spaces they frequent. This hands-on experience not only teaches them the value of environmental stewardship but also instills a sense of ownership over their surroundings.

How can you volunteer with Foothills Park & Recreation District’s “Pride in Our Parks” program?

1. Adopt a Trail
2. General park & trail cleanliness
3. Help with planting and flowerbeds
4. Organize a park or trail cleanup day
5. Fall cleanup and dead heading
6. Trash can patrol
7. Community playground builds
8. Organize a park or trail cleanup day
9. Matching funds projects
10. Girls Scout troops and/or Gold Award projects
11. Boy Scout troops and/or Eagle projects
12. Class related projects
13. Internships
14. College course study/assessment
15. Tributes and dedications such as: 
    • Trees
    • Benches
    • Picnic Shelters
    • Park Amenities

Sign up to volunteer!

Volunteering offers children a chance to work alongside adults and peers, developing teamwork and problem-solving skills. It nurtures empathy and responsibility, showing young volunteers the impact of their actions on others and the environment. Through these experiences, children learn the importance of contributing to the community and become more engaged citizens as they grow older.

The Pride in Our Parks program also highlights the critical role parks play in community well-being. By involving children in the care of these spaces, the program helps create a lasting culture of sustainability and community pride.

Visit the Foothills Park & Recreation District’s Pride in Our Parks program website to learn more and to sign up to volunteer.