As Dave Harvey retires from his co-leadership position at Park People, he reflects on the incredible journey since founding the organization in 2011.
Each year, we support inspiring older adults in Metro Vancouver to reconnect with nature by leading events in their local parks—sparking belonging, joy, and wellness in their communities.
Discover how Arts in the Parks is transforming Toronto’s green spaces into vibrant hubs of creativity—and how Park People helps make it all possible.
How colonialism plays out in park practices and how we can work together to embed reconciliation and decolonization.
Discover ways to help you host events in your local parks during extreme heat events.
Each year, Park People Summits bring together our growing network of urban park changemakers to connect, reflect, and explore what’s possible for more inclusive, community-powered parks in our cities.
By donating to Park People, you’ll support vibrant parks for everyone.
Explore the sixth annual Canadian City Parks Report, highlighting how the park sector can address today’s complex challenges through collaborations and partnerships.
Park People connects people and communities with the tools they need to create great parks for everyone.
Are you interested in animating a local green space? Park People can provide access to resources, mentorship, training, funding, and more.
Access our library of inspiring projects, people, and policies that offer solutions to the most pressing challenges facing city parks in Canada.
From our work to the community leaders we support in activating their local parks to the municipalities that use our insights to create better park policy, the movement continues to expand. We’re pleased to share just some of these impacts in our Impact Report.
In 2025, 72 community groups and organizations across the country are receiving TD Park People Grants. They’ll be bringing people together in parks and green spaces through creative, inclusive, and environmentally focused events.
Meet the 2025 InTO the Ravines Champions, and hear why they love and care about the ravines.
Whether in person or online, Park People’s events are dynamic spaces to connect with others and imagine new ways to strengthen our city parks.