City Park Day of Service Set for January - New Orleans City Park (original) (raw)

January 9, 2025

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City Park Conservancy is starting 2025 with a day dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The Annual Day of Service in New Orleans City Park, supported by Liskow, coincides with the National Day of Service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year, New Orleanians will come together on Monday, January 20 to help care for the Park’s 1,300 acres by lending a hand to beautify the community’s greenspace and transform common areas, trails, and facilities.

“We have weekly volunteer opportunities, but it’s a huge boost to our efforts to start the year strong with a comprehensive cleanup,” said City Park Conservancy Volunteer Manager Melissa Passman. “The Annual Day of Service gives the Park high-impact improvements and allows new volunteers to learn the ropes from our regulars. It’s a tremendous tradition, and one we’re extremely proud to be a part of.”

In 1994, Congress designated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day as an official Day of Service, taking place on the third Monday in January each year – it is the only federal holiday observed as an official Day of Service. In 2024, City Park hosted 172 volunteers during its Annual Day of Service, amassing over 400 hours improving City Park and collecting 187 bags of litter and recyclables.

Community members are encouraged to sign up for specific Park-improvement projects like cleaning, mulching and planting. All volunteers must pre-register by Friday, January 17 to participate in the Annual Day of Service. Minimum age to attend is 13 – must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

For more information and to register, please click here.