This year again, local leaders gathered their neighbours, built connections, and restored nature in projects big and small. The movement continues to expand, and we're pleased to share just some of these impacts in our 2025 Impact Report.
Ready to rally your crew and make a visible difference in your local park? This guide walks you through everything you need to host a successful community clean-up in Toronto
Creative ways to connect people to nature, community, and care for ravines in Toronto.
Parc Jarry in Montreal, Toronto’s waterfront, CRAB Park in Vancouver… People are coming together to protect the places they love.
What could Toronto’s parks look like in the years ahead? Our 2026 Parks Platform brings together ideas from Torontonians and four priorities for a more resilient, joyful and connected city.
Host free, community-led park activities in Toronto 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.
Hosted by Park People and World Urban Parks, this global gathering will bring together 450+ park leaders from Canada and around the world to share and explore practical and creative park and public space ideas, and seed new relationships, collaborations, and ways of working.
By donating to Park People, you’ll support vibrant parks for everyone.
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Canada-wide
For more information, reach out to: torontonetworks@parkpeople.ca
Great parks reflect the communities they serve. Together in Parks helps Torontonians eager to get involved in urban green spaces, whether you’re part of a community group, looking to start one, or have a new idea for your local park.
Through a number of resources, we’re helping you navigate City processes and organize events and programs that foster belonging and connection.
“When neighbours can gather, organize, and care for their parks, something bigger takes shape — community gardens, walking groups, clean-ups, and a stronger sense of community. What starts in the park carries outward.”
Together in Parks is a collaboration between the City of Toronto’s Parks & Recreation Division and Park People. Together, we’re making it easier for residents and community groups to play an active role in animating parks across the city.
Host free, community-led park activities in Toronto this summer with the No-Fee Community Activations Booking: See what’s eligible, and how to apply step by step.
Coming Soon: How to Start a Community Park Group – Toolkit
If you’re organizing activities or projects in Toronto’s green spaces and looking for support along the way, we can help you navigate the park permit process, answer your questions, and connect you with the resources you need to grow your efforts. Contact Destiny Laldeo at dlaldeo@parkpeople.ca.
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 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.
TD Park People Grants support local leaders to organize environmental education, sustainability or stewardship events that bring people together across Canada.