Posted on July 28, 2026

5th Annual Riverzilla Community Day & Park Clean-Up

5th Annual Riverzilla Community Day & Park Clean-Up

From City of Reading

The City of Reading Public Works Department, in collaboration with Schuylkill River Greenways, Keep Reading Beautiful, 18th Wonder Improvement Association, and Take It Outdoors Outfitters, will host the fifth annual Riverzilla Community Day & Park Clean-Up on Saturday, Aug. 1, at Riverfront Park, 407 Riverfront Dr., Reading.

This free, family-friendly event combines environmental stewardship with outdoor fun, encouraging the community to come together to protect and enjoy Reading’s natural resources.

The day will begin with a riverbank clean-up from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Volunteers should wear sturdy shoes that can get wet; all clean-up supplies and a light lunch will be provided.

Community Day activities will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring free kayaking demonstrations, trail bike loans, watershed education, crafts, food, and outdoor games for all ages.




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