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?
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.
A reflection on the BEING BLACK IN PUBLIC Survey Report, exploring how Black communities experience parks and public spaces, and what fosters joy and belonging.
For years, Geri and Gary James drove an hour outside Toronto to find nature — not realizing one of the…
How do we build a healthier, greener, more joyful Toronto? We start at the park. Discover how communities across the city have transformed their green spaces over the past fifteen years. Then roll up your sleeves and help shape what comes next.
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Here are some valuable tips to create a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment for participants of all abilities, backgrounds, ages, and gender identities!
It takes deliberate thinking and action to enjoy park and ravine spaces while ensuring they’re protected. How can you use ravine and park events to foster reciprocity and ensure the natural world benefits as much as the community does?
Fundraising is a great way to build the capacity of your community park group. Here’s a list of the grants and funding options for park groups located in Ontario.
Discover ways to help you host events in your local parks during extreme heat events.
Fundraising is a great way to build the capacity of your community park group. Here’s a list of the grants and funding options for park groups located in BC.
Fundraising is a great way to build the capacity of your community park group. Here’s a list of national grants and funding options for park groups.
A guide to hosting zero-waste events that leave your park clean, green, and thriving.
Here are 10 drizzle-friendly ideas for easy family activities, plus some guidance for parks groups looking to organize all-weather events for the public.
Explore reports, articles, toolkits, and webinars on racism and inequality in public spaces, with insights to address systemic barriers in parks and urban settings.
Shwasti, a grassroots organization for Bengali seniors in Toronto, led a workshop on climate change. Here’s what they learned from the experience.
Park clean-ups bring neighbours together, foster connection, and leave a lasting impact—explore our 5-step guide to get started.
Shakeera Solomon from the Vision of Hope Resource Centre in Brampton, a recipient of a TD Park People Grant, shares valuable tips on transitioning indoor programs to the outdoors.
How did Friends of Hancock Woodlands become the “little sister” to The Riverwood Conservancy (TRC), and how did TRC’s experience…
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.
Instagram and TikTok are fantastic platforms for park groups to build community and spread the word about events. Here are some tips to get you started.
Learn how park groups can support reconciliation and decolonization by creating meaningful land acknowledgements.
Creating safe environments in parks means recognizing that safety is experienced differently, and working with communities to balance those needs so everyone can feel welcome, respected, and at ease.
Are you currently running your park group with a growing number of volunteers? Is your group getting more ambitious and looking for some direction around governance? The committee model could be useful for your group.
Food is a great way to bring people together in parks! Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you plan a successful outdoor picnic.
Just getting your group started and wondering how to approach governance? This resource highlights two different groups to give you a sense of how a team-based model can work in practice.
Navigating grant applications can feel a little overwhelming at first. We created a guide to walk you through the steps, share helpful tips, and provide resources to make the journey smoother.
Preparing to host an event in your park? This guide will make sure you don’t miss a step.
Are you considering a community garden for your community? Chloe Sanchez is working on one for her Community Housing residence and her experience and insights can help you get started.
Partnerships can be fruitful, but finding and building the right partnership can also be challenging and time-consuming. Here are some insider tips for making community partnerships work.
How partnering with a charitable trustee helps community groups access funding, issue tax receipts, and grow through strong, mutually beneficial collaborations.
Learn how to get involved with your existing local park group and the step-by-step process you can follow to launch a new one.
Finding volunteers doesn’t have to feel like an uphill battle. Here are some tips to create an engaged, connected, and joyful volunteer team.
How can you make sure the next group of volunteers are well-prepared to step into their roles? Learn about volunteer succession planning from Friends of Reader Rock Garden Society in Calgary.
Pumpkin parades are a creative way to celebrate local creativity and give carved jack-o’-lanterns a second life. Here’s a step-by-step guide to make your pumpkin parade a smashing success.
Local newspapers, radio stations, blogs, and podcasts are always on the lookout for interesting stories. With the right hook and approach, your group can land valuable media coverage!
A picture is truly worth a thousand words. Here are some easy tips to take great pictures of your park events with your smartphone.