DAPHNE, Ala.—The Jubilee City’s parks will get a face lift this year, thanks to the Daphne Recreation Department’s Adopt-A-Park Initiative, set to begin this month.

Volunteers have been asked to contribute monthly litter pickup and landscaping services, including painting and improvement projects; financial donations toward park fences and playground equipment are encouraged.

Offerings of materials, plants or other supplies used to enhance the equipment, amenities or park aesthetics are also welcomed.

“All parks are available to be adopted for monthly litter pickup,” recreation programs coordinator Megan Matrone White said.

Gator Alley, Dryer Avenue and Belrose Park require monthly litter pickup; Joe Louis Patrick Park and Park City Park need landscaping services; and Dauphine Acres could use financial contributions, organizers said.

“Specific parks such as Bayfront Park, Trione Sports Complex and Lott Park have monetary needs for park benches, playground equipment and fencing, respectively,” White said.

Ongoing, recognized Adopt-A-Park volunteer groups are asked to commit to a minimum of once-a-month park cleanup or four times a year for park improvements, according to a news release.

“The Olde Towne Daphne Association has taken care of the McMillan Bluff for some time now and the city’s Beautification Committee has worked to beautify areas such as Gator Alley,” White said. “Of course, our Parks Department does a great job of maintaining the community parks.”

Adopt-A-Park, however, aims to get even more people involved.

“We are excited about this program because we are hoping to give opportunities for citizens to be involved and to take greater ownership of our shared community space.”

A minimum of five members in a community group is required for an ongoing volunteer project to be recognized.

Smaller groups or individuals who meet the program’s commitment will also be eligible for recognition, according to a news release.

Interested parties that can’t commit to a long-term project can coordinate with the Recreation Department for one-time cleanup efforts, plantings and maintenance projects.

“We are hoping to bring it all to the next level,” White said.

To request an application form and release-waiver, visit www.daphneal/recreation or contact White at 621-3703.