Photography Permit
Richmond Hill has a number of locations for professional photo shoots for wedding, engagement or family photos. Permits are available from May to October. You must purchase a permit before taking photographs in association with a wedding or other event in Richmond Hill parks as per By-Law 19-22.
Please note that if you book a photo permit in October, annual displays maybe removed and the Richmond Green Waterfall could be turned off at this time based on weather conditions.
Photography Permit Request Form
Fees
Photography Permit Rates
Richmond Hill residents pay $94.46 for a two-hour photography permit.
Non-residents pay $146.66 for a two-hour permit.
Photography Permit Rates for David Dunlop Observatory (includes use of outdoor space, library and lobby area)
Richmond Hill residents pay $297.01 for a two-hour photography permit.
Non-Residents pay $428.63 for a two-hour photography permit.
Wedding Ceremony Rates
Richmond Hill residents pay $215.89 for a three hour permit to take place at Richmond Green Park.
Non-Residents pay $307.01 for a three hour permit to take place at Richmond Green Park.
Locations
There are a number of parks in Richmond Hill that have great settings for professional photo shoots.
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Richmond Green Park |
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Richmond Green Park is located at: 1300 Elgin Mills Road East This is the largest park in Richmond Hill. It is known for its variety of photo locations, such as the:
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Amos Wright Park |
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Amos Wright Park is located behind the Richmond Hill Heritage Centre at: 19 Church Street North The park is landscaped and has a white gazebo. The Heritage Centre itself is an 1840 Regency-style cottage that has been fully restored. |
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David Dunlap Observatory Park |
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David Dunlap Observatory Park is located at: 123 Hillsview Drive This 189-acre property has a great natural setting. The area also has historic structures on-site, including the Observatory Dome and Administration Building. These buildings as well as certain landscapes in the park are protected as a cultural heritage landscape under the Ontario Heritage Act. Indoor photos are not available on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from May 1 - October 31. |
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Mill Pond Park |
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Mill Pond Park is located at: Corner of Mill and Trench Streets The park surrounds a picturesque pond with a boardwalk, walkways, greenery and a large gazebo. |
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Phyllis Rawlinson Park |
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Phyllis Rawlinson Park is located at: 11715 Leslie Street This 89-acre property has a great natural setting. The area also has historic structures on-site, including the original farmhouse and barn which is York Region's oldest designated heritage building. |
| Unity Park |
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Unity Park is located at: 63 Dunsmore Crescent This small park has a lovely white gazebo and white trellises. The garden, greenery and walkways are good for a variety of photos. |
Service Charter
Learn more about our Service Charter.
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Requests for Park Photo Permit will be reviewed and you will hear from us within 5 business days. |