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Adopt-a-Park Application

Have you ever visited a park or playground in Eaton Rapids and viewed the litter or abuse left behind by thoughtless users? Have you ever sat in a park and imagined how some trimming here or planting there would make the area more attractive?

If you have had these or similar experiences, here is the chance to step up and help make a difference. In an effort to improve the park experience in Eaton Rapids, the Parks and Recreation Department has created an opportunity for local organizations to become involved in the care and appearance of the public parks. The program is called Adopt-A-Park.

The Adopt-A-Park program brings a variety of organizations together with the Parks and Recreation Department to help maintain the appearance of public parks. The program has three main focuses:

• To attract volunteers to adopt a park to provide spring and fall cleanup
• To encourage the adopting organization’s members to visit the park periodically and help keep it clean
• To encourage each organization to give the park a personal touch such as flowering plants and pruning

The Parks and Recreation Department will provide trash bags, tools or paint when needed and pick-up brush and trash after a clean up.

If this program strikes a chord with you, call to learn more about how it can work. Contact the Parks Department, at (517) 663-8118. This is an opportunity for community-minded groups to put their ideas and bodies in motion for the benefit of all.