City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department

FREE Bike Trailer for Cleanups-RESERVE NOW!

Richard A. Clark Municipal Service Center or Gray's Lake Concessions


Thanks to Keep Iowa Beautiful for donating the first bike trailer in John Karras' name, and to the Friends of Des Moines Parks for donating the additional four bike trailers - perfect for park or trail cleanup projects. They are available to check out and hook up to your bike for a day or a weekend.

Please contact parksvolunteer@dmgov.org to schedule a litter clean up date in conjunction with your trailer rental.
This must be completed below a trailer rental is allowed.







PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BELOW


Here’s how it works:

  • Free to use and we provide all litter cleanup supplies (trash grabbers, trash bags, etc.)
  • Please fill out this form and contact the Volunteer Coordinator (parksvolunteer@dmgov.org) at least 2 weeks before your project date (we cannot guarantee a rental if you contact us on a Friday or near a Holiday)
  • Must be 18 years old (or at least 14 years old with parent/guardian supervision)
  • Will connect to any bike, and the bike trailer breaks down for easy transportation in a vehicle if needed
  • Pickup and return to the Richard A. Clark Municipal Service Center (1551 E. MLK Jr. Parkway) or Gray's Lake Concessions (dependent on closures)
  • You must contact parksvolunteer@dmgov.org to schedule a little clean-up date and complete your full registration.

Get some miles in and do good… all at the same time! 

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