If you see a group of people "parked" on a piece of sod or a parking spot completely transformed into a work of art, don't adjust those glasses. Friday is Park(ing) Day 2012 , a worldwide event that gives people the chance to transform metered parking spots into temporary public parks at no charge.

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On the corner of Wilson Boulevard and Lynn Street in Arlington, Artisphere is teaming up with A-Span to help the homeless. A giant "shopping cart" constructed by artist J.P. Flick is collecting clothing donations.

Park(ing) Day only happens once a year and it's an opportunity for people to be creative in what they think a parking spot could be used for. Some spots in the past have been used for dinner parties, a chicken coop and a kiddie pool. Rumour has it someone even said "I do" in a spot on Park(ing) Day.

Alice Shih with Artisphere says Park(ing) Day motivates people to think how we have used and deserted the land that surrounds us.

"We're thinking what a parking space could be besides a parking space," says Shih. 

Artisphere's spot consists of 300 sq. feet of sod, a metal table and chairs and the oversized cart.

"I used to live in Manhattan and this is about the size of my apartment!" joked Shih.