IT’S YOUR PARK DAY

IT’S YOUR PARK DAY 2026: Saturday, May 30th

YOUR Park, YOUR Day, Celebrate in any way!

Our Pitch In for the Parks season of citywide park clean-ups runs June through October each year. We kick it all off on May 30th with a special event called It's Your Park Day (IYPD).

Volunteer Contact
Triana Callam, Community Programs Manager
volunteer@chicagoparksfoundation.org • (773) 505-9477

WHO CAN HOST an IT’S YOUR PARK DAY event?

Anyone can host an IYPD event!

2026 host registration first opens to Park Advisory Councils (PACs) from 3/23 through 4/23.

Starting 4/23, community members (i.e. non-PAC groups) can register to host IYPD trash pick-up events at parks of their choice.

If a PAC has already claimed that park, CPF will connect the interested group with that PAC to collaborate. If the park is unclaimed, CPF will connect the two groups to see if the PAC is interested in participating by helping to host additional activities (mulch and playground Fibar).

WHAT IS MY ROLE AS A HOST?

All IYPD events are open for the public to join as volunteers. Each event needs a host to serve as the point of contact.

Hosts help promote the volunteer registration link, receive the supply delivery, and independently lead the event on May 30th.

CPF creates and manages your volunteer registration page, delivers supplies directly to your home or park, and communicates via email to coordinate your event.

WHAT SUPPLIES DO I RECEIVE?

PACs: Trash bags, gloves, promotional signage, and water. Optional mulch, Fibar, and tools for additional activities.
Everyone Else: Trash bags, gloves, and promotional signage, water.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER IYPD?

We keep pitching in - and we hope you'll join us!

IYPD kicks off our Pitch In for the Parks (PIFTP) program running June through October. Just like IYPD, we provide hosting PIFTP groups with complimentary supplies to independently host trash pick-ups - but PIFTP events can be at the park, date(s), and time(s) of your choice June-October. Or organize a Green Teams volunteer event for your corporate group at a park in need!