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.
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.
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.
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!
Free the Fern
Douglas fir teaching garden – Champlain Heights Trails,
10:00 am – 12:00 pm PST Apr 4, 2026
Volunteer and help remove invasive species from along the Champlain Heights Trails in South Vancouver. Gloves, tools, and snacks provided! All ages welcome.
Cornerstone Parks
Jane’s Walk
Scarborough Civic Centre,Toronto
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST Apr 11, 2026
Are you interested in strengthening your ties to your community and discovering the hidden gems of your neighborhood? Join us for an in-person “walkshop” where we’ll introduce you to Jane’s Walk and provide you with the skills to craft a distinctive walking experience that weaves together local stories, insights, and connections with fellow residents and friends. Light refreshments will be served.
Ashburnham Memorial Stewardship Group
Armour Hill (formally Ashburnham Memorial Park),Peterborough
10:00 am – 1:00 pm EST Apr 11, 2026
Rain or shine! Please meet at the pavilion at the top of Armour Hill. Cleanup supplies are provided. Closed-toed shoes and long sleeves are recommended. Bring a mug for coffee or tea and don’t forget your water bottle!