Upcoming Events
Roll up your sleeves and join us in making Dubuque’s public spaces even better! From hands-on park cleanups to our monthly community meetings, there are plenty of ways to get involved and meet fellow neighbors.
Check out our upcoming events schedule below and help us put the City of Dubuque’s Parks Master Plan into action.
Eagle Point Park Enhancement Project
We’ll be doing beautification projects throughout the park, such as weeding and garden clean-up. Tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite rakes, hand trowels, gloves, weed popper, or other garden tools you like to use! Volunteers can make a big difference to enhance the beautiful parks that we all enjoy.
National Night Out 2026
Stop by the Friends of Dubuque Park’s booth at Dubuque’s National Night Out! Learn more about our mission, sign up for upcoming volunteer events, and more!
Post-RAGBRAI Clean Up at A.Y. McDonald Park
Our small, yet mighty group of volunteers headed to A.Y. McDonald Park to get it in tip-top shape after hosting RAGBRAI 2026!
Parks & Rec Staff Appreciation
As part of Parks and Recreation Month, the Friends of Dubuque Parks board members handwrote personalized thank you notes to every City of Dubuque full-time parks and recreation staff members.
Pre-Fourth of July Fireworks Cleanup at Eagle Point Park
Ahead of the City of Dubuque’s Fourth of July Fireworks display, our volunteers helped prep Eagle Point Park for the community.
Past Events and Successes
Checking projects off Dubuque's Parks Master Plan takes teamwork and hands-on community support. See how our recent workdays and cleanups have made a lasting, visible impact across our local green spaces.