PHOTO: Children play at Ted B. Reed Park after the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the park renovations in 2022.

The City of Victoria Parks & Recreation is inviting schools, churches, clubs and other groups to be part of keeping Victoria beautiful through the department’s new Adopt-A-Park program.

The new program is modeled after similar programs that have been successful in other cities. Volunteers will not be required to move bulky items or perform general maintenance; instead, they will focus on collecting litter and improving the appearance of Victoria’s parks.

“Community pride has been an important component of the City’s Keep Victoria Beautiful and Growing Victoria initiatives, and we wanted to give residents another way to be a part of improving their community,” said Parks & Recreation Director Lisa Wube. “With the help of our dedicated parks maintenance staff and our volunteers, we are excited to continue improving our parks system for the enjoyment of all of our residents.”

How it works

PHOTO: Pine Street Park was renovated in 2025. Improvements include new shaded seating and an updated basketball court.

Residents can visit www.victoriatx.gov/adoptapark to view program guidelines and to apply.

Parks & Recreation has various available parks that are suitable for groups of different sizes. Larger parks and trails may be divided among multiple groups. Staff will help applicants choose a suitable park.

Parks & Recreation will provide trash bags, safety vests and other supplies to be used during the cleanups. Staff will also collect filled trash bags after each cleanup is completed.

Adopters are asked to clean their chosen park once per month for a minimum of one year.

Residents of all ages are welcome to participate in the program. Those under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

After the group has completed a six-month trial period, Parks & Recreation will post a sign at the park recognizing the group’s adoption of the park.

Stay connected

To learn more about Parks & Recreation programs and facilities, visit www.victoriatx.gov/parks. 

To report a need for maintenance at any City of Victoria park, call 361-485-3200 or use the Victoria Texas 311 app.

Residents who would like to schedule a one-time group cleanup of a public area can do so through Keep Victoria Beautiful’s Clean Sweep program. To learn more about volunteering with Keep Victoria Beautiful, visit www.victoriatx.gov/kvb.