Accessibility Services

Richmond Hill welcomes and encourages individuals of all abilities to participate in our services, as well as our parks, recreation and culture programs. This includes:

Accessible Parks

Crosby Park

Richmond Hill's Crosby Park is an inclusive park with outdoor recreation opportunities for everyone. The park's accessible features include:

One of the largest playground structures in Ontario that is completely accessible without steps
Gently sloping ramps and railings
A rubberized play surface
A rubberized swing courts
Accessible swing seats
An elevated sandbox
A double-width slide that can accommodate a child and caregiver
The Sensory Garden
Accessible board game tables
Extra wide, gently sloping trails
A new entrance and drop-off area

Accessible fitness equipment

Richmond Hill offers accessible fitness equipment for people with disabilities. The Ed Sackfield Fitness Studio has special strength training and cardiovascular equipment designed for a high level of accessibility, including an Armbike, Uppertone machine and MotoMed.

Contact the studio at 905-771-8333 for more information.

Funding

There are Special Services at Home Funding available through the Ministry of Children and Youth Services. Call 905-868-8900 to find out if you are eligible.

BrowseAloud

Richmond Hill has joined BrowseAloud to help people with visual disabilities experience and navigate Richmond Hill's website.

Contact us at 905-771-8800 to learn about other accessible programs and services in our community.

Inclusion Services

Visit our Inclusion Services webpage to learn about support options offered and how to register.