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.
By donating to Park People, you’ll support vibrant parks for everyone.
Member, Coalition des ami•es du parc Jarry
Marc Langlois has been a member of the Coalition des ami·es du parc Jarry since its founding, over 20 years ago. He has frequently served on the organization’s Board of Directors and is currently its Treasurer. He has been involved in some of the major debates shaping the recent history of the park. This includes the establishment of Tennis Canada with the transfer of a part of the public space, the establishment and expansion of a police station in the park, and the discussion and monitoring of two master plans.
Marc lives in Parc-Extension, a neighbourhood adjacent to the park. He is also a member of Locomotion, a community group that promotes active transportation and the shared use of bike trailers, cargo bikes, and cars among residents.