Riverside Park

Join us on May 18th from 8am-1 pm for the 33rd Annual Cleanup-Greenup, co-sponsored by Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) and the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA). Volunteers will work together to clean up 152 miles of the Arkansas River in preparation for Spring runoff. Trash can be left behind any AHRA recreation site three-panel sign, placed in the dumpster at the Buena Vista Community Center, or brought to our trash drop-off site at Riverside Park in Salida. All registered participants will be given lunch, which will be served at Riverside Park. Please join us for the Gear Up For Summer event, also being held at Riverside Park. Free PFDs will be given to the first 50 youth. Other community organizations will be present, helping our local community to gear up for a safe and fun summer. Pre-Register here to pick your location. The first 100 registrants will receive a volunteer t-shirt! Lunch is included. Additional Details:  8:30-9:30am- Check in or register to get trash bags, gloves and your lunch ticket Salida: Riverside Park BV: Community Center (west entrance) Lunch: Noon-1pm. Bring your trash and your lunch ticket back to the check-in location for a free volunteer appreciation lunch. Gear Up to Summer, Riverside Park – 10am – 1pm Join AHRA and other agencies and local non profits for activities and information about summer youth and adult programs and additional volunteer opportunities. First 50 kids get a free PFD!