get your hands dirty
Park Cleanups
We can't install grass yet (legal reasons, probably), but we can show the city we care by keeping this space clean. Better yet, you don't have to start from scratch. There's already an amazing crew doing exactly this, every single week.
meet the stewards of mccarren park
The Stewards of McCarren Park show up rain or shine to detrash and spruce up the park. No forms, no commitment, just neighbors with grabbers and good intentions. If you want to put some love into this park, it's the easiest place to start.
When
Every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Weekly, reliable, and over before your brunch reservation.
Where
Gather in front of the McCarren Park House (unless they say otherwise on social, so always worth a quick check).
How to join
Just show up. No prior registration required. Check their Instagram for the latest updates and any time changes.
follow them for the latest
They post meet-up times, location changes, and the occasional very satisfying before-and-after. Give them a follow and turn on notifications.
📸 @cleanmccarren on Instagram →why this matters for the Patch of Grass
Beyond the obvious “a cleaner park is nice” angle: showing up every week proves to the Parks Department and elected officials that this community is genuinely invested. It's a lot harder to ignore a neighborhood that's on the ground, caring for the place it wants transformed. Also, it's a really nice way to meet your neighbors. 🌱