Park People is an independent charity that builds stronger communities by animating and improving parks, placing them at the heart of life in the city.
As Canada’s first citywide park organization, we’re leading a renaissance for our parks, built around a simple principle: when communities get involved, parks get better.
Our Vision: A city where parks are at the heart of every community.
We support more than 100 community park groups, bringing them together with city staff, funders, businesses, and other partners to host events, plant more trees and gardens, build new park infrastructure, steward volunteers, and transform parks into dynamic community hubs.
We offer crucial training and mentorship, and share learnings through our Parks Summit and Park Talks. We get the word out on what’s new in parks through a network of over 5000 park enthusiasts, and through research and reports profiling challenges and opportunities.
Park People’s “How-To” Park Toolkit
Park People’s Park Toolkit, is a series of handbooks designed to help you host events at your local park. At the heart of our work is the belief that when communities get involved, parks get better. The Park Toolkit is your way to meet neighbours, strengthen community ties, and make good use of vital green spaces across Toronto.
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From Our blog >
People of Parks: Jode Roberts
In this special series, Park People explores the people who make up the Park Friends movement. Each month, we will ask one park volunteer to share with us what inspires them to give their time and energy to city parks. This month, we talk to Jode Roberts, Director of...
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Exploring the Social Impacts of Parks in Underserved Neighbourhoods
Parks are often touted for their environmental benefits, whether helping clean our air, mitigate the effects of climate change, or support the rich biodiversity necessary for a healthy ecosystem. They’re heavily promoted as tools for improved mental and physical...
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Salmon Festival: A Preview
If you’re lucky enough to see the Salmon spawning at the TRCA’s Salmon Festival at Highland Creek on Oct 2, you’ll witness a fish about the size of a two-year-old kid. Literally. Chinook Salmon regularly weigh in at 25 lbs. The fish is so...
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