USD 2024: Kissena Synergy Park Clean Up

NATURE AND PURPOSE OF SERVICE SITE:

Our mission is to advocate for and participate in the continued cooperative upkeep, maintenance and transformation of the Kissena Velodrome and the Park’s grounds surrounding and leading to and from [it], as an enclosed cycling track offering safe and productive healthy ride opportunities for recreational cyclists as well as provide a proper training and racing facility for competitive track cyclists. In 2019, we updated our name to Kissena Synergy to reflect our interest, advocacy and participation in serving together with community partners to maintain and improve our community green spaces.

NOTE: All volunteers will meet on campus in front of the St. Thomas More Church before going to service sites. Please plan to arrive early to sign in and receive your t-shirt. Light refreshments will be served. Transportation will be provided to off-campus sites. 

SERVICE TASKS: 

As forestry and trail stewards, we maintain and monitor the recent reforestation (e.g., over 2000 trees and shrubs planted since 2022) by weeding, mulching and pruning and also monitor and maintain the safety of the Parks' trails by reporting unsafe conditions and keeping the trails clear of debris. We also maintain and monitor the Kissena Velodrome (cycling track) and adjacent athletic fields.

SERVICE HOURS NEEDED:

Campus Departure Time - 1:10 PM

Campus Return Time - 4:50 PM

LOCATION: 

Kissena Playground in Kissena Park

Kissena Velodrome (parking lot); GPS: 158-02 Booth Memorial Avenue (corner of Parsons Boulevard), Flushing, NY 11354. At the traffic light, turn into the parking lot driveway. We meet at the green storage containers on the east side of the parking lot.