Great Falls’ 56 city parks are something to be proud of. After a windy winter, the parks need some attention. United Way invites volunteers to spruce up our neighborhood parks on Saturday, May 2, and make them an inviting place for children and their parents to enjoy healthy and safe activities.
United Way of Cascade County is partnering with the City Park and Recreation Department to rake wood chips, pick up trash, stain benches, paint and various other projects at 12 community parks.
The public is invited to join, United Way volunteers at near the band shell at Gibson Park, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers are encouraged to wear work clothes, including gloves and bring a shovel or heavy duty rake.
This is the fourth year that United Way has organized Take Pride in Our Parks to celebrate National Volunteer Week and give local people the opportunity to make our city parks a safe and inviting place for healthy play.
United Way’s goals include advancing health and studies show that volunteering just two hours a week improves your health physically and mentally and extends your lifespan.
