The Westchester Parks Foundation (WPF) has announced record-breaking numbers for the 2024 calendar year. Over 4,124 volunteers worked 13,176 hours this past year to complete major cleanup efforts and beautification enhancements in the over 50 parks in the Westchester County Parks system. Volunteers completed 420 projects in 35 parks throughout Westchester, equivalent to nearly $394,627.79 of sweat equity.
Additional highlights include:
- 7,136 lbs trash items removed from the Bronx River
- 1,923 trees, shrubs, and native plants planted in the parks
- Return of the Bronx River Blitz, 78 volunteers in one day to clean the 13-mile pathway
- 29 Native trees and shrubs planted and protected at Willson’s Woods to revitalize lakeside recreational area
- 44 Greentern internship participants
Westchester Parks Foundation volunteers are students earning volunteer credits for school or religious education requirements, scouts on the lookout for a great project, local businesses interested in a team building activity, or anyone looking to put their skills to good use to help out our county parks.
For more information visit: www.thewpf.org
Link to video: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ratluaixt0v6vbjhxoe75/WPF-Volunteers-at-PIP-Kick-off-at-Ridge-Road-Park-in-Hartsdale-2.mov?rlkey=sy5xhtlxpyxyrx2w295xnqr3q&st=q2ezb1d5&dl=0
Credit: WPF
About Westchester Parks Foundation
Westchester Parks Foundation is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit, philanthropic organization which provides private support to preserve the County’s Park system and improve the quality of life in our communities. Westchester Parks Foundation’s mission is to invest in, advocate for, and enhance the over 50 parks of the Westchester County Parks system. For more information, visit http://www.thewpf.org
