As Dave Harvey retires from his co-leadership position at Park People, he reflects on the incredible journey since founding the organization in 2011.
Why are events in parks important? How do grants fit into Park People’s larger goals for creating change in city parks?
We know we benefit when we get outside and connect with others when winter makes us feel isolated. Here are some ideas for how your group can animate parks in winter.
Here are some valuable tips to create a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment for participants of all abilities, backgrounds, ages, and gender identities!
Today Park People launches the sixth Canadian City Parks Report–and the final iteration of this report in its current form: Bridging the Gap: How the park sector can meet today’s complex challenges through partnerships and collaboration.
How does the City of Victoria's Get Growing Victoria program take a food justice approach to provide gardening supplies to communities at risk of food insecurity, including those experiencing houselessness, Indigenous and racialized communities, seniors, and youth.
Launch webinar: Join the report’s researchers in a special launch webinar to get the inside scoop on the sixth Canadian City Parks report.
By donating to Park People, you’ll support vibrant parks for everyone.
Crossroads of the Danforth BIA, Toronto
The Friends of Oakridge Park have been putting on events to involve the community of Oakridge in Toronto since 2015. Community Organizer John Beers (a founding member of the group) has helped to bring pumpkin parades, movie nights, markets, community cleanups and “Eco-Days” to a very disengaged neighbourhood.
Finding ways to not only connect residents but local groups and organizations is an effective way to combat a disconnected community.