Parks volunteers work more than 1,000 events

The Parks and Open Space Volunteer Program, now in its 25th year, continues to play a crucial role in ensuring that the investments that have been made in Eugene's park system are well cared for.

1,000+ volunteer events

23,695 volunteer hours valued at $793,546

This incredible, and our growing volunteer force multiplies the City's ability to care for and protect our assets. Each year, thousands of hours contributed by individual volunteers and community groups help achieve a higher level of park maintenance that would be impossible for City staff to accomplish alone.

Whether they're removing invasive species, maintaining trails or planting trees, our volunteers' commitment to stewardship has been invaluable in expanding and evolving our services to meet the growing needs of our parks and the people who use them.

This year's report celebrates both our legacy partnerships and the new collaborations that help our parks thrive. These dedicated community members don't just maintain our parks, they transform them into thriving hubs of recreation, habitat and community connection.

We are grateful to manage one of the largest volunteer efforts in Lane County!

Read the 2024 Impact Report to learn more about the incredible individuals and generous groups who help care for our parks.