Adopt-A-Park

Make a difference in your community, and get involved in Newark’s Adopt-A-Park/Stream Program.



The City of Newark Parks and Recreation Department has designated eligible park/horticulture areas for adoption by individuals, families and groups. Participants will be responsible to help maintain their adopted park in an effort to keep it litter free!

We would like to thank the following individuals, families, and organizations for their commitment to the 2017 Adopt-a-Park Program:

Currently Adopted Parks



  • Curtis Mill Park – Methvin Family
  • Dorothy Miller Park – Energy & Environmental Policy Student Association
  • Fairfield Park – Graduate Student Government 
  • Fairfield Crest Park – Conkey Family
  • Folk Park – Girl Scout Troop #42, #176 & Kindness Matters in Delaware Youth Group
  • George Read Park  – Kucienski Family
  • Hidden Valley Park – Menzer Family
  • James F. Hall Trail – The College School 
  • Kells Park – Sigma Alpha Professional Agriculture Sorority
  • Lewis Park – Delaware Autism Program
  • Lumbrook Park – Delaware School for the Deaf 
  • Mason Dixon Trail – Wilmington Trail Club 
  • Norma B. Handloff Park – Boy Scout Troop #56
  • Olan Thomas – Kucienski Family
  • Old Paper Mill Park – Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity
  • Phillips Park – Newark Center for Creative Learning
  • Pomeroy & Newark Rail Trail – Tom Burke
  • Rittenhouse Park – Gallaher Family& Bancroft Family

If you are interested in adopting a space of your own, please contact Chrissy Holubinka at (302) 366-7000 or by e-mail. This is your opportunity to aid in the beautification and maintenance of Newark’s parkland.

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