Adopt-A-Park, Goldsboro Parks & Recreation

The Goldsboro Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission launched the “Pride in our Parks” campaign as a way to assist the City in park maintenance. The campaign follows the Adopt-a-Park concept that many other communities use to augment park maintenance to make outdoor environments places that all citizens will enjoy.

The purpose of the campaign is to solicit participation by civic, church and other community organizations to assume beautification tasks such as raking, weeding, pruning, mulching, edging and removing trash. The City recognizes participating groups by making and erecting signs bearing the group’s name in the adopted park.

There are 11 parks in Goldsboro – each with different characteristics and maintenance needs. Some parks such as Herman Park with the Park house and Lady in the Park pond and playground, may need more attention. Others with more natural settings may need less.

Also, depending on the size, some parks may need more than one group to adopt it so that tasks will not overburden anyone. A group that adopts a park can decide which tasks they would like to do, but must furnish their own tools and equipment.

The "Pride in the Park" campaign will be a way for community groups and organizations to build community spirit and pride, as well as provide a needed service to make Goldsboro a more beautiful place to live.

The Commission would like to invite your organization to adopt a park as a way to improve the quality of living in Goldsboro.

If you have questions or want to sign up, please contact:

Commission Chair Betsy Wharton at bwharton@gscoastalnc.org,
919-736-8292

-or-

Parks and Recreation Director at 919.739.7480.

We look forward to hearing from your organization!

Recreation and Parks Department - 903 E. Ash Street, Goldsboro, NC 27530 - (919) 739-7480