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 emerging stream of the Park People Nature Connect Fund provides up to $5,000 to grassroots and registered organizations across Canada that connect people with nature, foster ecological stewardship, and restore urban parks and green spaces.
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.
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.