The City of Galesburg offers an Adopt-A-Park program to encourage community involvement and civic engagement while keeping city parks clean and well-maintained. The program is open to individuals, organizations, businesses, groups, and associations. When an organization adopts a park, the group members pick up liter, report vandalism, and make recommendations to improve the park. In return, the organization receives two free shelter rentals, and will be acknowledged with a sign in the park after completing 30 volunteer hours. 

 

As of September 2020, the following parks have been adopted by generous organizations in the community:

 

ON Custer Park - Galesburg Christian School

Colton Park - Galesburg Railroad Museum

Full Viewpoint Park - The Friends of Viewpoint

Icehouse Park/Amtrak Depot - National Railroad Hall of Fame

Kiwanis Park - Kiwanis Club

Park Plaza - Lion's Club

Peck Park - Galesburg Historical Society

Rotary Park - Rotary Club

 

For more information, contact the Director of Parks and Recreation at 309/344-3140 or view the brochure on the City’s website.