Adopt-A-Park Facts & Information

Adopt-A-Park is a collaboration between volunteers and the City of Palmer to enhance the quality of Palmer's parks and open spaces. Volunteers help create clean, safe spaces for residents and visitors. Why should I volunteer? Volunteering is a great way to help your community and spend time outdoors. To show our appreciation, after more than one year of volunteering, the City of Palmer will post a sign in your adopted park / open space recognizing the work you or your organization is doing.

Who can adopt a park / open space?
Volunteers are groups, organizations, or individuals of all ages who are interested in helping keep our parks vibrant and clean. We suggest adopting a park near where you live or work or that you visit often.

Which parks & opens spaces are part of this program?

  • A-Moosement Park (420 W Fern Ave)
  • Babb Arboretum (S Gulkana St)
  • Bill Hermon Tennis Courts (720 S Gulkana Street)
  • Bugge Park (220 S Cobb St)
  • Busby/Soule Ball Fields (between E Elmwood and E Dahlia Ave)
  • Cope Industrial Way Ballfields (Cope Industrial Way)
  • Shane Woods Memorial Trail (along S. Valley Way) from E Blueberry Ave to E Evergreen Ave
  • Fairfield Park (340 E Dolphin Ave)
  • Hagen Park (201 E Dolphin Ave)
  • McKechnie Park (643 E Daron Dr)
  • Meier Park (325 S Silver Tip Dr)
  • Palmer Skate Park (231 E Arctic Ave) / bike path from Arctic Ave to Blueberry Ave
  • Palmer to Moose Creek Rails to Trails Trailhead (corner of N Valley Way and E Eagle Ave)
  • Sgt. Kurtis Arcala-Berberich Memorial Soccer Field (1317 S Kerry Weiland Way)
  • Sherrod Park Ballfields (561 N Gulkana St)
  • Sherrod Park Soccer Fields, Pavilion, and Playground (561 N Gulkana St)
  • Wilson Park (1115 S Felicia St)
  • Valley Way Open Space (from E Eagle Ave to E Arctic Ave)

What are my responsibilities?
We ask that volunteers provide an annual Spring clean-up and assessment of the park (form will be provided by the city) AND visit their adopted park/open space once every 2-4 weeks, year-round, to pick up litter, look over the site, and call the City of Palmer regarding problems that need attention. Additional information located at the bottom of the application form.

What are the City of Palmer’s responsibilities?
The City will coordinate an annual City wide Spring clean-up day, at which trash, brush, and leaves from the Spring clean-up can be dropped off. It will also provide regular trash service (most sites), park maintenance (including mowing), equipment repair, and respond to reported issues. It will also provide a volunteer form for all volunteers to sign.

How can I get involved?
Fill out an Adopt-A-Park Application by clicking the blue button below. 

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