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 emerging stream of the Park People Nature Connect Fund provides up to $5,000 to grassroots and registered organizations across Canada that connect people with nature, foster ecological stewardship, and restore urban parks and green spaces.
The scaling stream of the Park People Nature Connect Fund offers up to $20,000 to registered organizations across Canada that connect people with nature while fostering ecological stewardship and restoring urban parks.
Learn more about green social prescribing, an evolving practice that encourages individuals to reestablish connections with nature and one another to enhance their mental, physical, and social wellbeing.
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.
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.
Park People connects people and communities with the tools they need to create great parks for everyone.
We’re the only national, bilingual organization solely dedicated to championing city parks in Toronto and across Canada.
Since 2011, we’ve collaborated with thousands of community leaders, non-profit park organizations, and park professionals as we work to advance city parks as essential spaces to connect people to each other and the rest of nature.
Park People provide access to funding, resources, mentorship and training & more.
Support local organizations across Canada to host two park events about environmental education, sustainability or stewardship.
Creates opportunities for Torontonians to explore the ravines, learn about their social and ecological benefits, and champion their preservation. In partnership with the City of Toronto.
Supports equity-deserving community groups to activate their parks, addresses barriers and meets their communities’ needs.
Brings free, family-friendly arts events and activities to parks outside Toronto’s downtown core. In partnership with the Toronto Arts Foundation & the City of Toronto.
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