Park People’s Executive Director, Erika Nikolai, has been honoured with the Distinguished Individual Award from World Urban Parks—an international recognition that celebrates her leadership and the growing national movement Park People has helped build here in Canada.
Why are events in parks important? How do grants fit into Park People’s larger goals for creating change in city parks?
Metro Vancouver seniors receive training and support to organize fun park activities, fostering social connections and physical activity among elders in their local parks and green spaces.
InTO the Ravines creates opportunities for Torontonians to come together to explore the ravines, learn about their social and ecological benefits, and champion their preservation.
Host free, community-led park activities in Toronto this summer with the No-Fee Community Activations Booking. This hour-long virtual session will walk you through the booking — what's eligible, and how to apply step by step.
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TIME, DATE
5:00 pm EST, Jun 25, 2026
Location
Greater Toronto Area
Thursday, June 25, at 5 pm EST.
For more information reach out to: torontonetworks@parkpeople.ca
The No-Fee Community Activations Booking makes it easier for individuals, community groups, and not-for-profit organizations to book free space in parks to host fun activities and community programming, such as guided ravine walks, family fun days with games and story time, or wellness days featuring yoga, meditation or tai chi.
The system was built in direct response to barriers communities had flagged — including removing booking fees, reducing insurance requirements, removing trustee requirements, and more.
The result is a free way with reduced barriers to bring people together in parks.
This hour-long virtual session will walk you through the No-Fee Community Activations Booking — what’s eligible, and how to apply step by step. We’ll leave time for your questions.
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