Photos of Kensington: Spring cleanup at Trenton & Auburn Playground with Mayor Parker’s support
Community members lead a spring cleanup at Trenton and Auburn Playground, followed by a visit from Mayor Cherelle Parker in support of revitalization efforts.
Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks during the City’s annual spring cleanup event at Trenton & Auburn Playground on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)
In early April, community members gathered at Trenton & Auburn Playground for the City’s annual spring cleanup event. With support from the City’s investments, including opioid settlement funding, community members are working together to revitalize the space and make it a hub for future neighborhood activities.
Event highlights include local volunteers cleaning up the playground, Mayor Cherelle Parker’s visit, and ongoing efforts by the Friends of Trenton & Auburn to improve the space for all.
Community members gather in the rain after a cleanup while they wait for Mayor Cherelle Parker’s arrival at Trenton & Auburn Playground during the City’s annual spring cleanup event on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)
Brian Givens, community health worker with NKCDC, removes trash bags after a cleanup at Trenton & Auburn Playground, where community members are preparing for Mayor Cherelle Parker’s visit during the City’s annual spring cleanup event on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)
Annie Whitaker, Garden Associate with NKCDC, carries brooms after a cleanup at Trenton & Auburn Playground, where community members are preparing for Mayor Cherelle Parker’s visit during the City’s annual spring cleanup event on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)
Wilfredo Ramos, community health worker with NKCDC, removes trash bags after a cleanup at Trenton & Auburn Playground, where community members are preparing for Mayor Cherelle Parker’s visit during the City’s annual spring cleanup event on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)cosolmMayor Cherelle Parker arrives and greets guests at Trenton & Auburn Playground during the City’s annual spring cleanup event on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks during the City’s annual spring cleanup event at Trenton & Auburn Playground on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)Community members gather at Trenton & Auburn Playground as Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks during the City’s annual spring cleanup event on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)The exterior of Trenton & Auburn Playground, featuring the park’s name on the fence, during the City’s annual spring cleanup event on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)Gwendolyn Walker, President of the Trenton Playground, poses for a portrait during the City’s annual spring cleanup event at Trenton & Auburn Playground on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)(From left) Sandy and Ronda, community members, and Brenda Collier, Corridor Steward with NKCDC, pose for a photo together while awaiting Mayor Cherelle Parker's arrival at Trenton & Auburn Playground during the City’s annual spring cleanup event on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)
Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks during the City’s annual spring cleanup event at Trenton & Auburn Playground on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)
Community members distribute spring cleanup event t-shirts as part of the City’s annual spring cleanup event at Trenton & Auburn Playground on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks during the City’s annual spring cleanup event at Trenton & Auburn Playground on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)Annie Whitaker, Garden Associate with NKCDC, holds up spring cleanup T-shirts after a cleanup at Trenton & Auburn Playground during the City’s annual spring cleanup event on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)Community members begin to leave Trenton & Auburn Playground after Mayor Cherelle Parker finishes speaking at the City’s annual spring cleanup event on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)Community members begin to leave Trenton & Auburn Playground after Mayor Cherelle Parker finishes speaking at the City’s annual spring cleanup event on April 5, 2025. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)
