Volunteers make the difference!
Friends of McAllister Park and our community partners host several ongoing volunteer opportunities in the park. Read below to see how you can join us to protect and preserve McAllister Park.
Weekend Litter Pickups
Litter pickups are a fun way to make a big impact on the beauty and overall enjoyment of McAllister Park! The Friends of McAllister Park hosts a monthly litter pickup. We also partner with other organizations and community groups.
Is your group looking to do community service? We can assist by supplying all the needed equipment for an easy and successful litter pickup in the park! Contact us for more info.
Invasive Johnson Grass Removal
Johnson grass is an invasive weed. Where Johnson grass takes over, native grasses and wildflowers die off. This reduces food and nectar sources for native insects and pollinators and eventually reduces the amount of native birds in the park too.
This project works to preserve and restore plant and animal diversity in McAllister Park. Naturalists, community and corporate groups, and students join us for this important program. Ages 10 or above welcome.
Wednesday Run/Walk Litter Pickups
Join FOMP member Chris McGinty on a run and walk litter pick-up! Volunteers can expect to go at their own walking or running pace while collecting trash via trash grabber and bags. The idea is to exercise, see the park, and leave it better than when you came that morning.
Meeting location is Turkey Roost Pavilion 4. Please RSVP to Chris directly at chris.mcginty@yahoo.com.
Natural Surface Trail Maintenance
The natural surface trails at McAllister Park are a special feature loved and enjoyed by all. With over 15 miles of official natural surface trails, there is a lot to do to repair erosion, remove fallen trees and branches, trim overgrowth, and restore social trails to natural habitat.
The South Texas Off Road Mountain Bikers (STORM) hosts periodic trail workdays to keep trails safe and sustainable. Visit their website to learn more on how you can get involved in trail maintenance at McAllister Park.
McAllister Park Butterfly Garden
The McAllister Park Butterfly Garden was funded in part by the City of San Antonio Office of Sustainability through their SA Climate Ready Action Fund. The purpose of the garden is to increase native biodiversity, especially pollinators, and sequester carbon. It is an all-volunteer project led by the Friends of McAllister Park that opened to the public in July 2026. Learn more about the garden here.
Are you interested in volunteering? Please submit your name and information via the volunteer interest form and we will be in touch with opportunities as they become available.