The mission of the Adopt-A-Park program is to protect and enhance the City of Chester’s neighborhood parks by utilizing volunteer support.
The city of Chester Parks & Recreation Department coordinates the Adopt-A-Park program. Program volunteers recruit residents to assist with the general care and maintenance of neighborhood parks. Parks & Recreation staff will train and educate volunteers on program guidelines. Being involved in the Adopt-A-Park program is a wonderful way to take an active role in beautifying our community. Being involved in the program promotes positive social interaction, bonding and healthy activity.
We ask for a minimum commitment of six months or one year of service to your adopted park. We also ask that volunteers perform tasks at their location a minimum of once per month. Once your adoption is approved, City staff will provide training on how to best take care of the park and will provide starter materials. Volunteers are required to read, understand and abide by the Guidelines provided and must abide by all park rules and ordinances.
In appreciation for your service, you will receive an official Certificate of Adoption and an adoption plaque with the adopter’s name on it will be posted at the adopter’s site after 25 volunteer reported hours. Work days and completed projects will be advertised on the city’s website and social media outlets. Certificates will be presented at a City Council meeting at the end of each year.
How to Sign-Up:
- In person at the Parks & Recreation department.
- swatts [at] chester.sc.gov (E-mail) forms
- Mail to: Parks & Recreation, City of Chester, 100 West End St, Chester, SC 29706
- Fax forms to 803-377-7862
Forms
Adopt-A-Park Application
Adopt-A-Park Volunteer Service Waiver
Volunteer Activities and Hours Sheet
Adopt a Park Booklet