Program Overview
Watsonville Parks and Community Services Adopt-A-Park program is designed to promote a sense of ownership and pride in the community in which we live and play by enhancing the condition and quality of our parks through sponsorships and volunteer service.
Adopt-A-Park offers groups and organizations the opportunity to take an active role in the beautification of our community and helps support the City’s park spaces.
Who Can Adopt-A-Park?
The Adopt-A-Park program aims to unite and support all people interested in helping to improve the City of Watsonville’s parks. Anybody from the community is welcome to get involved including individuals, local businesses, neighborhood and faith-based organizations, schools, civic associations, community groups, scouting organizations and others.
How Do I Adopt-A-Park?
- The group representative must complete the Adopt-A-Park application. In addition, all adult members of the group must complete, sign and return a volunteer application to the Parks and Community Services Department. To obtain an application, call the Parks and Community Services Department at 831.768.3240 or download the application attached below and return to Sara Jewell at sara.jewell@watsonville.gov or 231 Union Street.
- Once your application is processed, you will be contacted regarding approval status.
Adopt A Park Application
Adopt A Park Online Application
Requirements of Adopting a Park
- Group will commit for a minimum of a one-year period to maintain the agreed upon park site, with eligibility to renew for additional years after the first year is completed successfully.
- The group representative will maintain volunteer hours utilizing the Volgistics volunteer software application. All documented hours should be returned to the Adopt-A-Park Coordinator or logged into the application no later than ten (10) business days after the completed cleanup event.
- The group must comply with and abide by all laws, rules and regulations relating to safety and use of the park site.
What Might Adopt-A-Park Volunteers Do?
- Pick up litter
- Rake leaves
- Remove graffiti
- Spread mulch
- Clean playgrounds
- Paint
- Perform special projects
- Assist with special park events
Which Parks Are Available for Adoption?
- Arista Park
- Atri Park
- Bronte Park
- Callaghan Park
- Cherry Blossom Park
- City Plaza
- Crestview Park
- Emmett Courts Park
- Franich Park
- Hazelwood Park
- Hope Drive Park
- Joyce-Mckenzie Park
- Kearney Street Park
- Las Brisas Park
- Marinovich Park
- Memorial Park
- Muzzio Park
- Peace Drive Park
- River Park
- Riverside Mini Park
- Seaview Ranch Park
- Victorian Park