Access Richmond Hill
The Access Richmond Hill Contact Centre provides assistance for general inquiries, responds to questions or concerns regarding programs and services as well as accepts in person payments.
Contact Us
905-771-8800
Hours of Service:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Adventure Series
New Provincial Proof of Vaccination Requirements
Beginning September 22, 2021, the Ontario government requires visitors to certain municipal facilities (e.g. recreation facilities, fitness centres, theatre, indoor event and meeting spaces) to be fully vaccinated and show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. This does not apply to the Main Municipal Offices or the Operations Centre.
Welcome to the most exhilarating adventure in Richmond Hill. With your Adventure Series Passport you'll find your way, climb to new heights, blaze a trail and so much more. Try something new this year. For each course you complete, you will be awarded a sticker. When you have earned all six stickers, you can collect your reward. Come on, let's go outside!
Outdoor Fall Programs
Registration starts Tuesday, September 21.
- Ropes and Challenge Course
- Archery Programs
- Bonfires and Night Hikes
- Fire and Shelter Building
- Eco Art Adventure
Bonfire Bash
Get together with your friends! Guests ages 6+, will enjoy a guided hike ending with a campfire built and maintained by Richmond Hill staff. The program runs for 90 minutes at either Oak Ridge’s Community Centre or Phyllis Rawlinson Park, with a maximum of 15 participants for $179.06 (with tax). For more information or to book a bonfire bash adventure email jen.cockburn@richmondhill.ca or call 905-771-2458.
Bonfire & Snowshoe/Hike
Get outside and get active with your bubble. Guests ages 6+, will enjoy a guided snowshoe/ hike* followed by a campfire built and maintained by Richmond Hill staff. The program runs Phyllis Rawlinson Park for 90 mintues with a maximum of 10 participants for $197.21 (with tax). For more information or to book a snowshoe adventure email jen.cockburn@richmondhill.ca or call 905-771-2458.
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Group Programs and Private Bookings
We welcome groups of all sizes. We offer programs such as geo-caching, fire and shelter building, hiking, campfires, archery and so much more. If you are looking for a specific type of program, a girl guide or scout badge, or just looking to get outside we can develop, create, and deliver this custom program.
Homeschool, Guide and Scout Groups, or Private Bookings
Richmond Hill's Adventure Series programs offers individuals a variety of outdoor experiences to spark their sense of exploration and discovery. If you are a homeschool group, a guide or scout group or just a group of friends that want to get together in nature, do we have programs for you. Whether it’s taking aim at an archery target, learning how to build shelters and fires, learning how to use compasses, releasing your inner nature artist, nature walks, campfires or even a create your own adventure, we have what you are looking for. We offer programs from a onetime program to multi week programs to fit your group’s needs. We can accommodate small and large groups, and anything in the middle. So if you are looking for a fun, new, exciting field trip or just a chance to get outside Richmond Hill is the place for you.
Email, our Outdoor Recreation and Challenge Course Program Coordinator, or call at 905-771-2458. for more information.
Adventure Series
Collect all stickers and receive a reward.
- Challenge Course
- Elements
- Geocache
- Outdoor Adventure
- Rock Climbing
- Trail Leader
Richmond Hill has new outdoor programs for individuals, families and groups including:
- Schools
- Daycares
- Boy Scouts
- Girls Guides
- Community groups
Group Programs and Private Bookings
We welcome groups of all sizes. We offer programs such as geo-caching, fire and shelter building, hiking, campfires, archery and so much more. If you are looking for a specific type of program, a girl guide or scout badge, or just looking to get outside we can develop, create, and deliver this custom program.
Email, our Outdoor Recreation and Challenge Course Program Coordinator, or call at 905-771-2458. for more information.
Eyer Ropes Challenge Course - closed for the remainder of 2020
Located in Eyer Homestead Park, the Ropes Challenge Course and rock climbing wall delivers a high-level of outdoor fun adventurous children and adults. Learn more about the course and browse our programs or book your next birthday party here!
Locations
Our Adventure Series programs run in different locations within the community. Some of these locations are:
Robert Holland Interpretive Centre (located in Phyllis Rawlinson Park)
11715 Leslie Street
Richmond Hill, ON L4E 3R7
Oak Ridges Community Centre
12895 Bayview Avenue
Richmond Hill, ON L4E 3G2
George Forster House (located in Phyllis Rawlinson Park)
11715 Leslie Street
Richmond Hill, ON L4E 3R7
Weather
Richmond Hill's outdoor recreation programs take place outside. Please come prepared to be outside and dress for the weather. We run programs whether it's sunny, rainy or snowy.
In the colder months you should wear:
- Layers of clothing
- A warm waterproof jacket
- A hat
- Mitts/gloves
- Closed-toe shoes, rubber boots or winter boots
In the summertime you should come prepared with the following:
- Bug repellent
- Sunscreen
- A baseball cap
- A water bottle
- Closed-toe shoes
Tell us what you think
Complete a Program Evaluation form to tell us about your experiences with our programs and services. This helps the Community Services Department provide high-quality recreational activities, services and facilities.