Bee a friend to the park and help us keep Laurelhurst Park in bloom!
Join the fabulous Friends of Laurelhurst Park and PP&R for a monthly volunteer event to help with gardening and land care activities throughout the park. Regular activities include weeding, pruning, mulching, and plant installation.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about gardening and native plants and to connect with your neighbors and community. Plant care activities may vary monthly. Open to all skills, paces, and abilities. No experience is required to participate.
Registration
Click "Respond" to sign up. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us!
Pre-registration isn't required for this event, and volunteers are welcome to drop in. If you don't sign up ahead of time, you will not be notified of event details such as cancellations or changes.
Look for community service to fulfill court requirements?
Please call 503-823-5121 or contact the event coordinator listed on this page. You must be registered with the program before participating in any community service.
Meeting Location
Meet at the green PP&R building on the north side of the park, 3600 SE Ankeny St.
Site Accessibility
Laurelhurst Park is a large site with paved pathways throughout the park. There are many different parts of the park we will work in during monthly volunteer events. Some activities may require bending, kneeling, stooping, or navigating across grass or up and down inclines. Many parts of the park are heavily shaded, with some areas having open sun exposure.
Some tasks may be able to be performed in a seated or standing positions and others may require stooping or kneeling.
If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please contact us.
If you have an ADA accommodation request to be able to participate in this volunteer event, please use the 311 ADA Accommodation Request webpage.
If you would like to learn more about or request language access services, please contact PDX 311.
We recommend making your request as soon as possible and at least 5 business days (Monday - Friday) in advance of the event.
About the Park
Portland Parks & Recreation works in partnership with the Friends of Laurelhurst Park to help maintain and sustain this beloved park as a resource for neighbors and community and as a home for flora and fauna.
Together, we host monthly volunteer events from April through October. The Friends of Laurelhurst Park are seeking new volunteers to help with organizing and leadership in the group! This is a great opportunity to get more involved in tending the park.
For questions about volunteering at a monthly work party or if you are interested in learning more about volunteering with FLP in a leadership capacity, please contact the Friends of Laurelhurst Park at laurelhurst.parkfriends@gmail.com.
Parking and Transportation
Please refer to the details below for parking information. To find bus routes and public transportation options, check out the TriMet Trip Planner tool.
Event Details and Reminders
Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one, and any snacks you may need. Wear sturdy close-toed shoes, clothes you're comfortable getting a bit dirty, and layers to dress for the weather.
Work looks and feels different for every body. We encourage volunteers to go at their own pace and take breaks to rest.
Keep yourself and your community safe and healthy - please stay home if you are sick. There will always be more opportunities to volunteer with us!
