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.
Report Feedback
Report a problem with a service, e.g. missed garbage collection, overnight parking, potholes, street lights, etc.
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!
Fall Programs
Go outside in our newly expanded series of outdoor programs! With programs for preschool, children, and families there are many opportunities to get active and create memories this fall.
- Archery (Children and Family)
- Family Bonfire
- Fire and Shelter Building
- Get Outside
- Little Explorers
- Nature Art in the Park
- Nature Rocks
- Hike Series
- Night Hike and Campfire
- Save the Bees Nature Program
- Park Adventure Program
- Bocce in the Park
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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
Nature Backpacks
Our Nature Backpacks are full of learning, discovery and fun! Each pack includes activities and tools for investigating the world around you- from trees to water ways. Rent a backpack during the spring, summer, or fall by contacting the Oak Ridges Community Centre at 905-773-4630.
Eyer Ropes Challenge Course
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!
Group Programs
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 905-773-4630, ext. 223 for more information.
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.