This year again, local leaders gathered their neighbours, built connections, and restored nature in projects big and small. The movement continues to expand, and we're pleased to share just some of these impacts in our 2025 Impact Report.
As urban parks face growing demands amid climate change, inequality and shrinking resources, the people shaping their future need space to reconnect, share ideas and imagine new ways of working together.
This guide walks you through how to start and grow a park group in Toronto, from planning your first meeting to organizing activities, reaching new people, and navigating City permits, funding, and support.
Explore low-cost, high-impact supports that park-based organizations can provide to equity-deserving communities to help make nature spaces and programs more accessible and enjoyable.
Parc Jarry in Montreal, Toronto’s waterfront, CRAB Park in Vancouver… People are coming together to protect the places they love.
What could Toronto’s parks look like in the years ahead? Our 2026 Parks Platform brings together ideas from Torontonians and four priorities for a more resilient, joyful and connected city.
Hosted by Park People and World Urban Parks, this global gathering will bring together 450+ park leaders from Canada and around the world to share and explore practical and creative park and public space ideas, and seed new relationships, collaborations, and ways of working.
By donating to Park People, you’ll support vibrant parks for everyone.
Are you a Park Person?
If you believe we all deserve spaces for celebration and joy in our cities, and that connecting to nature is vital for our health and wellbeing—then you’re one of us!
By supporting Park People, you’ll take on an active role in a growing movement for better parks across Canada.
Become a monthly donor and help communities thrive year-round with inclusive park programs. Your support ensures long-term projects grow and succeed, with even small contributions making a lasting impact.
A one-time gift makes an immediate impact. Whether it’s $50, $100, or more, your donation addresses urgent needs and supports ongoing projects, directly enhancing our parks. Every dollar counts.
Donating securities like stocks or mutual funds is a tax-efficient way to support Park People. By transferring appreciated securities, you may avoid capital gains taxes and receive a charitable deduction for their full value, benefiting both you and our mission.
A legacy gift to Park People is an incredible way to ensure parks are at the heart of communities across Canada. Your gift will have a lasting impact on our city parks, ensuring they contribute to the health and wellbeing of Canadians for years to come.
Become a corporate sponsor and join a national park movement that is driving the future of sustainable cities.