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!
Explore how different sectors are currently working to meet shared urban biodiversity goals and how we can all work differently –or more collaboratively– in the future.
Can different types of parks – with varying sizes, histories, descriptions, and designs – offer the same benefits as Canada’s historic “destination parks?
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By donating to Park People, you’ll support vibrant parks for everyone.
Park People supports communities, NGOs, municipalities and grassroots groups to make their parks more vibrant and their neighbourhoods stronger.
We provide access to resources, mentorship, training, funding, and more. Whether you’re planning a climate education event or a clothing swap, we’re here to help you create an experience that’s as unique as your community.
Are you interested in animating a local green space? Read on to see what we’re up to in communities across Canada.
Take part in one of our community-based programs that connect people to each other and the rest of nature.
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.
The Sparking Change program supports equity-deserving community groups to transform their parks into powerful engines of community development.
The Cornerstone Parks program supports and connects the organizations working in large urban parks across Canada.
Arts in the Parks brings free, family-friendly arts events and activities to parks outside Toronto’s downtown core.
Need funding to kickstart your idea? Our microgrants support community groups and small NGOs to organize activities in local parks across Canada. Plus, we strive to keep our application processes simple and remove traditional fundraising barriers.
Calling local leaders! As a Park Champion, you’ll receive the tools you need to bring your community together in your neighbourhood green spaces.
The InTO the Ravines Champions program offers people living near ravines training and support to learn, explore, and celebrate Toronto’s one-of-a-kind ravines system.
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.
Montreal’s Urban Park Champions mentoring program offers dedicated community members from equity-deserving neighbourhoods training and coaching opportunities to help them organize a series of two activities in their local parks.
How Maggie is helping her community dip into and see the green spaces and ravines.
Recognizing the need, and with support from Park People, VUFF envisioned a food forest as a haven for urban indigenous communities and low-income residents.