Adopt-a-Park Program

CITY OF RIPON
ADOPT-A-PARKPROGRAM

 

Adopt-A-Park is a public-private partnership and service program that allows volunteers, businesses, and organizations to aid in beautification and help maintain the City of Ripon Park and Trail System. It is an excellent way for citizens and organizations to make a personal contribution to the community.
 
This is an effort by the City of Ripon to implement a program utilizing volunteer’s expertise and experience to supplement the work of city staff. By working together, we hope to help citizens become better connected to their community.
 

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS

 

-          The Adopt-A-Park Program is open to individuals, neighborhood associations, civic groups, religious organizations, service organizations, schools (school groups and teams), businesses and other community organizations throughout the City of Ripon.

-          Interested individuals and groups discusses the opportunity with City staff to understand the responsibilities and limitations on adopting a specific park or park project.

-          The Adopt-A-Park group agrees to a minimum of a 3-year commitment to the project, but may be less if project scope is limited.

-          Park sites and trails are chosen by City staff and are available on a first come, first served basis. Input may be provided by the interested individual or group to assign a park or project that aligns with the interests of the volunteers.

-          The frequency of work and volunteering will depend on the needs and projects in the parks.

 

SOME POSSIBLE TASKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ADOPT-A-PARK PROGRAM:

 

-          Litter pick-up

-          Raking/ Sweeping

-          Weeding

-          Painting

-          Planting and watering flowers

-          General park maintenance

-          Cleaning and repairs

-          Mulching

-          Other projects as agreed upon

-          Donating and/or installing park equipment and fixtures

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

 

City of Ripon Department of Public Works – 570 Aspen St., Ripon, WI 54971 – (920)748-4908

 

FULL PROGRAM INFORMATION AND APPLICATION ARE ATTACHED. 

Adopt-A-Park Program Information and Application