Stockton University Atlantic City Community Day Clean Up and Party in the Park 2026

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Stockton's Annual Community Day Cleanup
and Party in the Park is now in it's 5TH YEAR!!!
We are extremely grateful, and we couldn't have done it
without YOU!

Please join us again in beautifying Atlantic City by participating in our 5th Annual City-wide street and beach cleanup, followed by a spectacular fall festival Party in O'Donnell Park!

Saturday, October 24, 2026

8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
(Sunday, October 25 - Rain Date)

*COMPLIMENTARY PARKING IN HARTFORD AVENUE LOT (applies only during event hours*

Sign Up To Be A Vendor

Stockton University is looking for both artists, crafters, 
with high-quality work in 
a wide variety of diverse media with an original and personal viewpoint, and local community partners and/or non-profit organizations, offering resources of any kind to our neighborhood.
Pictures are requested. All are encouraged to apply.

Artists and crafters mediums can include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Painting
  • Sculpture
  • Prints
  • Photography
  • Jewelry
  • Ceramics
  • Wood
  • Furniture
  • Glass
  • Accessories
  • Children’s items
  • Miscellaneous 

 

Click below to apply.

Vendors and Volunteers:
Once you have filled out your forms by clicking the links below,  please continue to check your email.

You will be sent a Cleanup Permission Slip and Waiver prior to the event.
This waiver must be printed out, completed, signed and handed in at Check-In on the day of the event.

 

Become A Volunteer

Interested in participating in the Community Streets and Beaches Cleanup?
Register by clicking the button below.  Once you've registered, you will receive detailed information about where you've chosen to volunteer.  

Basic FAQ Answers:

  • Volunteer check-in begins at 8:30 AM.
    (Specific details for each type of cleanup will be sent out with your registration confirmation)
  • Cleanup begins at 9 AM and concludes
    at 12 PM.
  • Dress according to weather. Boots and sneakers are preferred. NO open-toed shoes. 
  • Trash-pickers and bags will be provided on site.
  • Volunteers are asked to bring your own gloves.
    (Disposable gardening gloves with rubber backing are preferred)
  • Shuttle service will be available for all Stockton affiliated volunteers to and from cleanup locations.
  • Non-Stockton Affiliated Volunteers will be responsible for their own transportation, Parking will be available.
  • Each Volunteer will receive a Food Truck Meal voucher that can be redeemed at the Party in the Park. 

 

**Online registration will end Thursday, October  22nd at 1 PM.

Walk-up registration will still be availble on event day,
Saturday, October 24th, at each location: 

WARD 1 - BUNGALOW PARK: 600 N. New Jersey Ave (corner of Magellan Ave), Atlantic City

WARD 1 - NORTHEAST INLET: Oscar E. McClinton Waterfront Park 228 N Maine Ave., Atlantic City

WARD 2/3 - NORTH BEACH: Hub address TBD in Atlantic City

WARD 3 - MIDTOWN: Atlantic Cape Community College/Worthington Campus - 1535 Bacharach Blvd., Atlantic City

WARD 3 - WESTISIDE: 1812 Marmora Ave., Atlantic City

WARD 3/4 - DUCKTOWN: Arts Alley - Noyes Arts Garage Mississippi Avenue, Atlantic City

WARD 4 - VENICE PARK: Community Center - 2125 North Riverside Drive, Atlantic City

WARD 5/6 - CHELSEA/LOWER CHELSEA: O'Donnell Memorial Park, tip of park on O'Donnell Memorial Parkway, Atlantic City


If you are registering a Group:
Please email stephanie.clineman@stockton.edu
for further instructions.
Thank you for your participation!**

Thank you for joining Stockton University in beautifying Atlantic City!

Community Cleanup Locations
in Atlantic City

  • Ward 1 – The Northeast Inlet
  • Ward 1 – Bungalow Park 
  • Ward 2/3 - North Beach
  • Ward 3 – Midtown
  • Ward 3 – Westside
  • Ward 3-4 – Ducktown
  • Ward 4 – Venice Park
  • Wards 5-6 - Chelsea (Map A)
  • Wards 5-6 - Lower Chelsea (Map B)
  • Ward 6 - Buzby Village

Gallery from 2025 Community Day

 

 

Party in the Park (O’Donnell Park)

Whether you've just finished the Community Cleanup or you're just starting your day, join us for some
FUN IN THE PARK!

  • DJ and Live Band
  • Food Trucks
  • Crafters/Community/Non-Profits Village
  • Petting Zoo
  • Juggling
  • Outdoor Games
  • Face painting
  • Caricature artist