Westerleigh Park is the green square at the center of a street grid named for the temperance movement, and its bandstand only stays decent because neighbors keep showing up. It's My Park mornings are exactly that — the Westerleigh Parks Coalition with rakes and bags, three hours, no experience required, no sign-up. If you have been meaning to meet the people who actually keep your neighborhood running, this is where they will be.
What to expect
Head to the back of the bandstand by the water fountain and the Coalition will be there with tools and bags. The work is straightforward — raking leaves, picking up debris, tidying the beds and paths — and you give it as much of the morning as you have. Expect a small local crew rather than a large organized volunteer crowd.
Good to know
- Westerleigh Park sits inside the Westerleigh street grid off Jewett Avenue; several North Shore bus routes stop within a few blocks
- Meet at the back of the bandstand by the water fountain rather than at a park entrance
- Wear closed shoes and work clothes, and bring gloves if you have them
- No registration is listed, so drop-ins are the norm — email the Westerleigh Parks Coalition first if you are bringing a group
- Good for families and neighbors; ask the coalition on site if you need volunteer hours documented
- The park has a bandstand, ballfields and shade, so it is an easy place to linger once the work is done
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Common questions
Do I need to sign up?
No sign-up is listed. It's My Park days take drop-ins. If you are bringing a group, email the Westerleigh Parks Coalition ahead of time.
Where do we meet?
At the back of the bandstand, by the water fountain. NYC Parks lists that as the meeting point rather than a park gate.
Do I need to bring tools?
The Westerleigh Parks Coalition supplies rakes and bags. Bring your own gloves, water and sun protection if you want them.
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