People of the Parks (P.O.P.) Program

P.O.P. Program (Litter Assistance)

Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? Look no further! Welcome to the People of the Parks program (P.O.P.), an exciting new initiative in the City of Dublin that aims to foster community engagement and environmental stewardship. In this new volunteer program, we invite ALL residents, businesses, organizations, and visitors alike to join us in keeping our city clean and green. By participating in this incentivized program, you not only contribute to the well-being of the City but also earn rewards for your efforts. Who doesn't like prizes?

Should I pick it up or report it?

For the safety of each participant, we encourage the use of the provided litter stick and reusable bag. If the item is too large for these tools please DO NOT pick it up. 

Some examples of items that should be picked up include paper, plastic bottles, and food scraps. Examples of items that should not be picked up, and should be reported, are heavy equipment, broken glass, needles, syringes, or weapons of any kind.

To report any of these items or maintenance concerns, please utilize Fix it- Dublin.

Which option is best for me?

People of the Parks has two components: Individuals and Families, or Businesses and Organizations, for participants to consider prior to registering.

Option 1: Individual and Family Registration

This option is for individuals and families who are interested in a self-tracking component with no required hours or initiatives. You decide when and where you would like to assist and track your hours on the provided form for a chance to win prizes in the quarterly drawing. Clean-up must take place within the City of Dublin. The more hours you contribute, the greater your chances of receiving one of our amazing prizes, which include City and program-branded gifts; gift cards to local businesses; free or reduced passes to The Wave; free or reduced passes to other City programs such as the Shamrock 5K; and much more! 

Option 2: Group and Organization Registration

This option is for groups and organizations who are interested in ADOPTING a specific location within Dublin. This includes parks, trails, sidewalks, roadways, parking lots, and neighborhood streets. This component is a year-long commitment with monthly requirements and must be tracked on the provided form. Groups who remain in good standing will receive citywide recognition, as well as the Golden Shamrock, highlighting their continued efforts in keeping our parks and trails clean and green!  

Where can I register?

Register online at www.DublinRecGuide.com. Fully registered participants will receive a P.O.P. supply kit. If all supply kits have been distributed, participants are encouraged to add themselves to the waitlist. Waitlisted participants can still participate in P.O.P. and will receive instructions on tracking hours. Once additional P.O.P. supply kits are available, waitlisted participants will be notified via email. 

What is included with registration?

Participants will receive a P.O.P. supply kit, which will include litter sticks, and a City-branded reusable litter pick-up bag. Program t-shirts will be provided to individuals and families. Program vests will be provided to businesses, groups, organizations, and teams.  

How do I track my hours?

Upon registration, all participants in both P.O.P. programs will receive guided Excel spreadsheets with instructions on tracking and logging hours. You can find examples of our hour-tracking logs below:  

Individual and Family Hour Tracking Example

Business, and Organization Hour Tracking Example