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?
Explore inspiring community-led events funded by our microgrants program, from land-based learning to nature walks and skill-sharing workshops.
How colonialism plays out in park practices and how we can work together to embed reconciliation and decolonization.
Discover ways to help you host events in your local parks during extreme heat events.
Each year, Park People Summits bring together our growing network of urban park changemakers to connect, reflect, and explore what’s possible for more inclusive, community-powered parks in our cities.
By donating to Park People, you’ll support vibrant parks for everyone.
Park People
May 27, 2025 Canada-wide
In 2025, 72 community groups and organizations across the country are receiving TD Park People Grants. They’ll be bringing people together in parks and green spaces through creative, inclusive, and environmentally focused events.
Their initiatives highlight the many ways local leaders are building stronger connections to nature and community from coast to coast.
Operation Fruit Rescue Edmonton (OFRE)
Sinkunia Community Development Organisation
Strathearn Community League
Windsor Park Community League
Pamir Canadian Multiculturalism Council
Skatelife Calgary
Spectrum Promising Association
Springboard Performance Society
Birding Buddies
Briarpatch Community Garden
East Richmond Community Association
Everett Crowley Park Committee
Free the Fern Stewardship Society
La Boussole centre communautaire société
Ladybug Community Garden
Middle Eastern Support Women Group
Native Bee Society of British Columbia
Pollinating Butterflyway Urban Gardens
RedRoadRecovery
The Sustainable Act
WESN in the Park
Wild with Nature
Kelowna Chinese United Association
Accessible Nature Wellness Park Group
Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary
ArtBeat Studio Inc
Kapabamayak Achaak Healing Forest Winnipeg
Seniors for Climate Mb
Winnipeg Ta’alim Community
Gale Force Theatre
Healing Buddha Hermitage
North End Community Garden
The Monthly Cycle
Charlie’s Free Wheel
Children’s Creative Village
Friends of Marita Payne Park
Friends of Tom Riley Park
Georgina Island First Nation
Humber River Lodge Volunteer Group
Lovers of Planet Earth
Our Space
Queer Forest Club
Sweet Grass Roots Collective
The Forgiveness Project
Ysabel Project
Two Rivers Neighbourhood Group
Pamoja
Weaving Community Connections in Civic Centre Kitchener
Jane’s Walk Ottawa-Gatineau
Neighbours of Meadowvale Park
Ottawa Stewardship Council-KN Regens
Women of Colour Remake Wellness
Age BIG
Green Harmony Collective
MacGregor-Albert Community Association
Action-vert
Atelier Tlachiuak
Coalition des ami·es du parc Jarry (CAP Jarry)
Innovation Youth
La Grande Tablée de Terrasse-Vaudreuil
La Planète s’invite au Parlement
Mossy Society
Parc Nature MHM
Parcours Âme
Ruelle des Décou-verte
Ruelle Esperanza Verde
Westhaven Community Center
Chez les Simone, tiers-lieu
Horti-cité
Club L’Aval
R.A.F.A.L.: Ressources Actions Familles au Lac St-Charles
Saskatoon Climate Hub
TD Park People Grants
Meet the 2025 InTO the Ravines Champions, and hear why they love and care about the ravines.