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Commission discusses expanding Adopt A Park program and commission-led recruitment
Summary
Vice Chair Sarah Ferry and parks staff reviewed the city’s Adopt A Park program, which enlists volunteer groups to do litter pickup, landscaping and minor trail maintenance. Commissioners discussed recruitment, signage and commission involvement; no formal action was taken.
The Parks, Aquatics, Recreation and Trails Commission discussed strategies May 21 to expand the Adopt A Park program and increase volunteer stewardship of city parks.
Parks staff described the program structure: volunteer groups fill out an application identifying the park or park segment they will adopt; staff provide trash bags, tools and logistical support; after a year of…
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