Landscape Workdays

In 2026, we are teaming up with the Village of Riverside to help beautify our green spaces.

The parks along Riverside Road & around Indian Gardens follow the meandering Des Plaines River. Scottswood Common & Longcommon Common, including Big Ball Park, serves as the backbone of Riverside’s landscape architecture. Both were intended to be part of a green space stretching all the way to downtown Chicago. The triangle at Longcommon and Downing is one of the largest & most visible triangles in Riverside. It is complemented by the nearby triangle at Longcommon & Kent with its majestic Oak trees. Harrington Park, along Harlem Avenue, is the most recent green space to be designated as a Public Park. Patriots Park, along 26th Street, is the newest playground constructed.

Frederick Law Olmsted designed the parks in Riverside to provide changing vistas for both pedestrians & vehicles. His plan can be better realized by reducing shrub overgrowth, eliminating weeds and opening up the river view. Join us as we tame, and then maintain your public parks of Riverside.

All workdays are scheduled for Saturdays from 9am-12pm. Look for the Riverside Public Works dump truck. Come for an hour or three, whatever your schedule allows. Supervised children are welcome. Service hour credits are available. Bring your favorite work gloves and a water bottle. All other supplies & snacks will be provided.

Workday: Longcommon

May 16, Longcommon

Our 2026 workdays are back and we are teaming up the village to help beautify our green spaces. There is no prior experience needed and its a great and easy way to get involved with your community.

All workdays are scheduled for Saturdays from 9am-12pm. Look for the Riverside Public Works dump truck. Come for an hour or three, whatever your schedule allows. Supervised children are welcome. Service hour credits are available. Bring your favorite work gloves and a water bottle. All other supplies & snacks will be provided.

Workday: Longcommon

May 30, Longcommon

Our 2026 workdays are back and we are teaming up the village to help beautify our green spaces. There is no prior experience needed and its a great and easy way to get involved with your community.

All workdays are scheduled for Saturdays from 9am-12pm. Look for the Riverside Public Works dump truck. Come for an hour or three, whatever your schedule allows. Supervised children are welcome. Service hour credits are available. Bring your favorite work gloves and a water bottle. All other supplies & snacks will be provided.

Workday: Longcommon-Big Ball Park

June 13, Longcommon-Big Ball Park

Please join us for a special double header on the Long Common @ Big Ball Park. There is no prior experience needed and its a great and easy way to get involved with your community.

All workdays are scheduled for Saturdays from 9am-12pm. Look for the Riverside Public Works dump truck. Come for an hour or three, whatever your schedule allows. Supervised children are welcome. Service hour credits are available. Bring your favorite work gloves and a water bottle. All other supplies & snacks will be provided.

Workday: Patriots Park

June 27, Patriots Park

300 Forest Ave, Riverside, IL 60546

Our 2026 workdays are in full swing and we continue to team up the village to help beautify our green spaces. There is no prior experience needed and its a great and easy way to get involved with your community.

All workdays are scheduled for Saturdays from 9am-12pm. Look for the Riverside Public Works dump truck. Come for an hour or three, whatever your schedule allows. Supervised children are welcome. Service hour credits are available. Bring your favorite work gloves and a water bottle. All other supplies & snacks will be provided.

Workday: Longcommon & Downing Triange

July 25, Longcommon & Downing Triangle

Our 2026 workdays in full swing and we continue to team up the village to help beautify our green spaces. There is no prior experience needed and its a great and easy way to get involved with your community.

All workdays are scheduled for Saturdays from 9am-12pm. Look for the Riverside Public Works dump truck. Come for an hour or three, whatever your schedule allows. Supervised children are welcome. Service hour credits are available. Bring your favorite work gloves and a water bottle. All other supplies & snacks will be provided.

Workday: Akenside & Longcommon Triangle

August 15, Akenside & Longcommon

Our 2026 workdays are in full swing and we continue to team up the village to help beautify our green spaces. There is no prior experience needed and its a great and easy way to get involved with your community.

All workdays are scheduled for Saturdays from 9am-12pm. Look for the Riverside Public Works dump truck. Come for an hour or three, whatever your schedule allows. Supervised children are welcome. Service hour credits are available. Bring your favorite work gloves and a water bottle. All other supplies & snacks will be provided.

Workday: Indian Gardens

August 29, Indian Gardens

380 Fairbank Rd, Riverside, IL 60546

Our 2026 workdays in full swing and we continue to team up the village to help beautify our green spaces. There is no prior experience needed and its a great and easy way to get involved with your community.

All workdays are scheduled for Saturdays from 9am-12pm. Look for the Riverside Public Works dump truck. Come for an hour or three, whatever your schedule allows. Supervised children are welcome. Service hour credits are available. Bring your favorite work gloves and a water bottle. All other supplies & snacks will be provided.

Workday: Harrington Park

September 12, Harrington Park

3430 Harlem Ave, Riverside, IL 60546

Our 2026 workdays are in full swing and we continue to team up the village to help beautify our green spaces. There is no prior experience needed and its a great and easy way to get involved with your community.

All workdays are scheduled for Saturdays from 9am-12pm. Look for the Riverside Public Works dump truck. Come for an hour or three, whatever your schedule allows. Supervised children are welcome. Service hour credits are available. Bring your favorite work gloves and a water bottle. All other supplies & snacks will be provided.

Workday: Riverside Road

October 3, Riverside Road

Our 2026 workdays are in full swing and we continue to team up the village to help beautify our green spaces. There is no prior experience needed and its a great and easy way to get involved with your community.

All workdays are scheduled for Saturdays from 9am-12pm. Look for the Riverside Public Works dump truck. Come for an hour or three, whatever your schedule allows. Supervised children are welcome. Service hour credits are available. Bring your favorite work gloves and a water bottle. All other supplies & snacks will be provided.

Workday: Riverside Road

October 24, Riverside Road

Our 2026 workdays are in full swing and we continue to team up the village to help beautify our green spaces. There is no prior experience needed and its a great and easy way to get involved with your community.

All workdays are scheduled for Saturdays from 9am-12pm. Look for the Riverside Public Works dump truck. Come for an hour or three, whatever your schedule allows. Supervised children are welcome. Service hour credits are available. Bring your favorite work gloves and a water bottle. All other supplies & snacks will be provided.

Workday: Longcommon

November 7, Longcommon

Our last 2026 workday and it will be a great way to end the season. There is no prior experience needed and its a great and easy way to get involved with your community.

All workdays are scheduled for Saturdays from 9am-12pm. Look for the Riverside Public Works dump truck. Come for an hour or three, whatever your schedule allows. Supervised children are welcome. Service hour credits are available. Bring your favorite work gloves and a water bottle. All other supplies & snacks will be provided.