This program is available to any person who lives in the current membership zones who is actively enrolled in one or more of the following government assistance programs: WIC, SNAP, Section 8 housing, Medicaid. Current Park members who meet criteria for these government assistance programs but are not actively enrolled, may apply for special consideration by completing an Our Park application and noting extenuating circumstances in the “additional comments” section. Our Park members who do not complete their volunteer hours will not be eligible to participate in Our Park again.

In 2025, we are offering up to 20 subsidized memberships, with family class II or III available at $50 per family membership and Senior Class IV or V available at $0. There will be no initiation fee.

Applications will be available here and in the Park office beginning February 1, 2025, and reviewed on a rolling basis (first come, first served). Priority will be given to any current Park members who are eligible and those accepted will be notified beginning March 31. Applicants who are applying for Park membership for the first time will also be required to complete the Park membership application available here. If you are interested in receiving information about the program when the applications open, please email vp@sunnysidegardenspark.org. Applicants can provide documentation by email or by dropping off materials in a sealed envelope to the Park office.

Applications and documentation will be reviewed by a Board committee in the order that they are received. The Vice President will chair this committee. In addition to a completed application, proof of enrollment in a qualifying government program and ID must be submitted via email, online application, or dropped off to the Park office in a sealed envelope.