As Dave Harvey retires from his co-leadership position at Park People, he reflects on the incredible journey since founding the organization in 2011.
Each year, we support inspiring older adults in Metro Vancouver to reconnect with nature by leading events in their local parks—sparking belonging, joy, and wellness in their communities.
Discover how Arts in the Parks is transforming Toronto’s green spaces into vibrant hubs of creativity—and how Park People helps make it all possible.
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.
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!
Briarpatch Community Garden
Briarpatch Community Garden,Vancouver
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm PST Aug 2, 2025
Save the date for a cozy Garden Herbal Tea Circle! Enjoy healing teas, snacks, and shared wisdom with Guest Speaker Candice Norris. Includes a garden tour to explore medicinal plants and their traditional uses.
TD Park People Grants
Corridor écologique Darlington
Place Darlington,Montréal
10:00 am – 2:00 pm HNE Aug 2, 2025
Au programme : ateliers gratuits de réparation de vélos 🚲, le Marché MultiCaf 🛍️, distribution de fleurs 🌸, musique en direct 🎶, et plein de communauté.
Parcs Cœur vital
Innovation Jeunes
Parc Hector-Toe-Blake,Montréal
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm HNE Aug 5, 2025
Il n’est pas trop tard ! Atelier de jardinage automnal pour partir des semences qui pousseront en août. Vous repartirez aussi de l’événement avec tous les trucs nécessaires afin de commencer votre jardin de balcon.
Bourses TD Ami·es des parcs