About Us

The Committee to Improve Carroll Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the park for everyone. First founded in 1975, by a group of parents interested in improving Carroll Park, we are an all-volunteer group who donate our time and effort to make our park and neighborhood a better place. We hold monthly meetings on the first Thursday of the month at 7:30PM in the park house. These meetings are open to everyone so feel free to come by to offer support and share your suggestions. If you can't make it, just email us at friendsofcarrollpark@yahoo.com with any questions or comments you have.

UPDATE: New Carroll Park merchandise! Our new t-shirts were so popular, we've expanded our collection. You can now purchase adult sizes, as well as hats, mugs and tote bags. If you would like to support Carroll Park, go to our Cafe Press store and order your Carroll Park merchandise today!

What We Do

While the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation owns and maintains Carroll Park, there are many things the Parks Department doesn't have the money or manpower to do - that's where volunteers come in. Here are just a few ways that volunteers contribute to Carroll Park:

• Gardening - Carroll Park shares a gardener with many other parks in the district, so he is only at Carroll Park once every few weeks. The majority of the gardening that keeps our park lush and beautiful is done by volunteers.
• Fundraising - The Committee pays for necessities not covered by the Parks Department. This includes anything from extra cleaning supplies to art supplies for our summer Parks Associate program. We also raise money to pay for all the special events programming that happens in the park.
• Special Events - In the past, the Committee has organized free concerts, movie nights, flea markets, carnivals and the Halloween Parade. All these activities are planned, organized and run by voluneers.

Our beautiful gardens are maintained by volunteers	A juggling show planned and paid for by The Committee to Improve Carroll Park	The annual Halloween Parade is also organized by the Committee

How You Can Help

Volunteering in Carroll Park does not require a large time commitment - you can volunteer for as little as an hour or two. Here are a few ways you can get involved:

• Lend a hand - If you see volunteers working in the park, stop and lend a hand. Check the volunteer section of our website to see upcoming volunteer opportunities and come by, or email us if you would like to volunteer for something not listed.
• Adopt a garden - We can supply the tools and you supply the creativity. This is a great project to do with your kids. Teach them about science and nature while demonstrating the importance of volunteering and respecting the environment.
• Assist at special events - You can make phone calls, send emails, distribute flyers, or help on the day of an event. These small time commitments (usually an hour or two) can really help.
• Join the Committee - We are always looking for new people and new ideas. If there is a specific program you'd like to see, come to our meeting and share it with us. We'll happily lend you our resources and support.
• Make a tax-deductible donation - Local business owners are encouraged to sponsor events. Just email us for details.