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

2026 Community Day banner

 

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)*

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 11:30 AM.
  • 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. 

 

Volunteer Registration Form

**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 clean-up location

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

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.

 

Vendor Application

 

 

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.

Thank you for joining Stockton University in beautifying Atlantic City!

 

Community Cleanup Locations
in Atlantic City

PLEASE NOTE - The following list of proposed locations may change.

  • 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  & Lower Chelsea 

Gallery from 2025 Community Day

 

View more images on Flickr
 

 

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!

  • Experiential Art
    Hands-on Art Projects
  • DJ and Live Band
  • Food Trucks
  • Crafters/Community/Non-Profits Village
  • Petting Zoo
  • Juggling & Face Painting & Henna Art
  • Outdoor Games