As Dave Harvey retires from his co-leadership position at Park People, he reflects on the incredible journey since founding the organization in 2011.
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.
The programs offers community members from equity-deserving neighbourhoods training and coaching to help them enhance or transform vacant or underused spaces into public green areas.
Learn more about the impact of Canada’s large urban parks’ stewardship initiatives—from healthier ecosystems and stronger community well-being to essential support for city services.
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.
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Whether in person or online, Park People’s events are spaces to connect with other park enthusiasts, to share best practices and on-the-ground experiences, and to imagine new ways to strengthen our city parks.
At the moment, there are no upcoming Park People events. Check back soon—we host annual webinars and in-person gatherings in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver!
Scroll down to discover events organized by park groups and local organizations in city parks across Canada.
Here’s where you’ll find recordings of our past webinars.
Watch our special launch webinar with the Report’s authors to get the inside scoop on our findings.
Explore how different sectors are currently working to meet shared urban biodiversity goals and how we can all work differently –or more collaboratively– in the future.
Watch the webinar recording to meet the report’s researchers and writers and get the inside scoop on the fifth annual report highlighting the most significant trends, issues, and practices shaping Canada’s city parks.
Learn from community leaders and advocates, creatives, placemakers, and educators from across North America as they address the real challenges and exceptional opportunities within community consultation and impact measurement.
Meet the report’s researchers and writers and get the inside scoop on the fourth annual report featuring the biggest trends, issues, and practices shaping Canada’s city parks.
Learn from experts with on-the-ground experiences making clean-ups inviting and engaging with lasting impact.
Find community-led events in parks near you!
EcoWisdom Forest Preserve
Online
1:00 pm PST, Sep 27, 2025 to
2:30 pm PST, Nov 22, 2025
Do you enjoy time in nature? Are you seeking calm, connection, and community? Join our Nature Connection Series starting September 13—a series of 6 gentle, nature-based virtual sessions designed with seniors and people with mobility disabilities including severe fatigue. Sept 13 & 27, Oct 11 & 25, Nov 8 & 22.
Still Moon Arts Society
Corner of Natal Street and Cornett Road,Vancouver
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm PST Nov 8, 2025
Join us for free live music, art activities, speakers, salmon appreciation, and warm drinks and snacks to celebrate the annual return of salmon to Still Creek.
Parc Downsview Park
Discovery Centre at Downsview Park,Toronto
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm EST Nov 9, 2025
As the leaves change colour and the air turns crisp, take a moment to join us for a walk through the Park capturing all the signs of fall! Bring your cell phone, camera or other photo-taking devices to capture all the evidence of changing seasons.