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Adopt-A-Park is a program which partners the City of London with interested community groups, working together to increase the cleanliness and beauty of our city parks.

All types of groups can Adopt-A-Park



• Service clubs
• Local Businesses
• Neighbourhood Associations
• Running, walking, biking groups
• Sports clubs or teams
• Youth groups
• Faith groups
• Nature enthusiasts
• School groups
 
The City of London has more than 200 parks ranging in size from major parks, such as the 140-hectare Springbank Park, to smaller green spaces - many of which include neighbourhood playgrounds. There are also specialty parks for skateboarding and dogs off-leash.

Any of our parks are eligible for ‘adoption’. In the case of larger parks, a section of the park can be identified.


Caring for your adopted park can include:

Adopt-a-ParkWatering and looking after trees & shrubs
Adopt-a-ParkLitter clean-up
Adopt-a-ParkGraffiti removal
Adopt-a-ParkPlanting & maintenance projects
Adopt-a-ParkObservation and reporting of hazards
Adopt-a-ParkRaising funds for new park features

Your group agrees to:

Adopt-a-Park Work with the City of  London in coordinating projects & events
Adopt-a-Park Conduct a minimum of two clean up days per year, spring and fall,
     for at least two years
Adopt-a-Park Consider hosting additional events and clean-ups throughout the year
Adopt-a-Park Record volunteer hours and activities

The City of London agrees to:

Adopt-a-Park Provide the tools you'll need for a successful clean-up day, including    trash bags, gloves, first aid kit, safety equipment, vests & safety information
Adopt-a-Park Help with any inquiries, assistance or guidance you may need
Adopt-a-Park Supply volunteer agreement, registration & waiver forms
Adopt-a-Park Assist with the purchase of trees, shrubs and flowers and provide guidance and expertise on how to plant
Adopt-a-Park Remove filled garbage bags from the park after you finish

The whole community benefits!
Adopting a park:

Adopt-a-ParkStrengthens your connection to your community
Adopt-a-ParkBrings your group together for a common goal - a great way to team build
Adopt-a-ParkGives you pride through actively benefiting your community
Adopt-a-ParkIncreases the cleanliness and beauty of our city parks

Did you know?

Your volunteer and in-kind contributions could qualify for the
SPARKS! Neighbourhood Matching Fund of $500 to $5,000 towards your neighbourhood enhancement project.
 

Adopt a park sample sign

Application Forms

To apply on behalf of your group, please print and complete the Application Form , then submit to our Community Projects Coordinator, Parks Planning & Design, by or mail (PO Box 5035, 383 Richmond Street, Suite 1102, London, ON, N6A 4L9).

For More Information

For more information, please contact our Community Projects Coordinator at 519 661-4980.

 

 

Other Programs:

Adopt-A-Road Program

The Adopt-A-Road Program is a public service program for volunteers to enhance the local litter collection activities of the City of London by picking litter along City road right-of-ways. It is a way for environmentally conscious citizens, community and civic organizations, private businesses, and industry to contribute to a cleaner and more beautiful City road system.