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Volunteer and Sponsorship Opportunities
Adopt A Spot Program
Beach Naturalist Program
Friends of Des Moines Creek
Des Moines Memorial Bench Donation Program
Sports Field Sponsorship Opportunities
Sonju Community Orchard and Garden
Friends of Sonju Park has ongoing volunteer opportunities in the community garden/pea patch and community orchard including monthly work parties and harvesting fruits and vegetables for donation to the local food bank. Please contact Kim Richmond at friendsofsonjupark@hotmail.com for more information. Additional information is located on our Facebook page under Sonju Park (look for the daisy).
Adopt A Spot Program
The City of Des Moines Parks, Recreation and Senior Services Department facilitates “Adopt-a-Spot” partnerships that provide an opportunity for citizens to better connect with their community. Projects range from park clean-ups, landscaping, tree planting, and general sprucing up.
There are many “spots” available for adoption throughout the city such as Big Catch Plaza, South Marina Park, and Overlook I & II Parks.
Help us enhance the beauty of our community by participating in the "Adopt-a-Spot" Program. You can make a difference!
Anyone interested in learning more about this program,
please call Annette Chomica at (206) 870-6547
or email achomica@desmoineswa.gov
Beach Naturalists are local citizens who care about Puget Sound beaches and want to protect them. More than 100 Naturalists have volunteered to help people learn about and enjoy area beaches this summer.
Beach Naturalists know their beach. They can help you enjoy the beach without harming it. They can tell you what seastars eat, why barnacles stand on their heads and how moon snails lay their eggs. Children are especially welcome!
For more information on King County Beach Naturalist Program,
go to http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/pi/beach-naturalists.htm.
For over 15 years, Friends of Des Moines Creek has partnered with community volunteers to remove invasive weeds, replant natives, and maintain and protect the Des Moines Creek buffer. Please contact Laura Hartema at FriendsOfDesMoinesCreek@yahoo.com to inquire about ongoing volunteer opportunities.
Des Moines Memorial Bench Donation Program
The
City of Des Moines Memorial Bench Program allows citizens to contribute to the
cost of installing a park bench at one of the City's parks that comes under the
jurisdiction of the Park and Recreation Department. Bench donations are accepted
on the basis that they will be maintained for 10 years at a specified park
location, after which time the disposition of the gift is at the sole discretion
of the City of Des Moines.
The cost of a standard 6ft park bench including installation is $1,000.00. The attractive benches are made from recycled plastic and are environmentally and maintenance friendly. In certain parks, a specialized bench might need to be used to retain the character of the surrounding gardens which may cost more.
Engraving is not included in the bench price but can be purchased at an
additional cost: Engraving text size is 1 ½ inches.
• 1 to 21 characters
(including spaces and punctuation on one bench board) is $75.00
• 22 to 35
characters (including spaces and punctuation on one bench board) is $125.00
Bench site availability is limited and will be chosen in consultation with Park and Recreation staff.
If you are interested in bench donation, download a
bench donation form or please contact
Annette Chomica at (206) 870-6547 or email at achomica@desmoineswa.gov .
Des Moines Parks & Recreation Department
1000 S. 220th St., Des Moines, WA
98198
Name a field or advertise your business at one of the new Underwood Park sports fields opening in Spring. Sponsors will receive special recognition and promotional opportunities at all Steven J. Underwood Memorial Park opening functions.
Name the Field-Sponsors name recognition on the
field for 5 years. Ex - Mt. Rainier Field; Wally's Chowder House Field;
Des Moines News Field: $5,000
(5 year agreement)
Field Billboards-Sponsors billboard in outfield of
one of the two fields; sponsor exclusivity policy; no two alike sponsors
advertised on the same field: $300
(per year/3 year agreement)
Field Scoreboard-Sponsors name recognition on the
scoreboard for 5 years. Ex - Pepsi, Coke, Starbucks: $5,000
(5 year
agreement)
For more information on sponsorship opportunities,
please contact Annette Chomica at
(206) 870-6547 or
achomica@desmoineswa.gov
