2026 marks the 41st anniversary of citywide Earth Day park cleanups! For four decades, we have gathered Chicagoans all over the city each spring to clean and green our beloved parks. We're excited to do it again this April in partnership with Friends of the Parks.
Join us on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Sign Up to Volunteer
Earth Day in the Parks is Presented By Serve Robotics
And Supported by Oracle
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Volunteer Sign Up
Help make a difference this Earth Day by pitching in at a cleanup event taking place at more than 140 parks across the city on April 18. Activities will vary by park, but typically include things like litter pick up and mulching trees. Materials will be provided, and all ages are welcome. All you have to do is register, show up, and dress for the weather. Spread the word to friends and neighbors.
Friends of the Parks Supported Locations
Thank you to Friends of the Parks for supporting the following locations. To volunteer at one of these sites, sign up here: FOTP Earth Day Volunteer Sign Up 2026. To sign up for the other 120+ parks, use the Volunteer Sign-Up button above.
- Franklin Park
- Gladys Park
- Gompers Park
- Jackson Park Inner Harbor
- Jane Addams Memorial Park
- Lincoln Park Telscer Playlot
- Marquette Park
- Midway Plaisance Park
- Morgan Shoal/Pebble Beach, 49th St. at Lake Shore bike path
- Nichols Park
- Northerly Island Park
- Oz Park
- Palmisano Park
- Park 540
- Stanton Park
