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With 167 parks, 162 km of trails and 689 hectares of natural areas there's something for everyone to discover and explore.

2022 Natural Environment and Urban Forestry Achievements

Our Horticultural, Natural Environment and Urban Forestry professionals help Richmond Hill look its best, grow our tree canopy and provide safe, clean places to play. They also protect, enhance and restore our natural environment through a variety of City and community programs.

Check out the 2022 Natural Environment and Urban Forestry Achievements Infographic

Parks and natural areas

Our parks and natural areas feature a variety of amenities including playgrounds, splash pads, basketball and tennis courts, athletic fields, a skate park, skate trail, picnic areas and more!

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Trails

Our trails are great for walking, running and cycling. They are also a safe, environmentally-friendly way to get around City.

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Trail etiquette for shared trails (pedestrians and cyclists) includes: 

  • Please note that during the winter trails may be slippery when snow and ice are present, so proceed with caution. 
  • All users (pedestrians & cyclists) keep to the right side of the trail, except when passing another user.
  • Cyclists passing to the left of other trail users should slow down to pass, ensure the trail ahead is clear for passing and give a clear signal (voice, bell or horn) before passing. Cyclists should give the person they are passing time to respond and watch for reactions.
  • Cyclists should control their speed being mindful that different types of trail users are present.
  • Dog walkers keep leashes short to minimize tripping or impeding the movement of other trail users.

Facility Rentals

You can apply to use indoor and outdoor facilities in the community for special events. Complete the online form to book a facility. We will contact you within 5 business days about your request. Another way to book one of our community facilities is to complete one of the following applications:

  • Outdoor Sports Field Rental Permit Application
  • Outdoor Event, Wedding or Picnic Permit Application

Keep Our Parks Fun for Everyone!

We welcome you to visit City parks from 7 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. daily. You can help keep them safe and beautiful for everyone to enjoy by:

  • Putting litter and household waste where it belongs – please don’t dump in our parks
  • Being respectful of others by minimizing noise levels
  • Keeping pets on leash unless in a designated off-leash area
  • Getting a required permit for groups of more than 25 people
  • Using only 1 lb propane cylinders and keep BBQs 10 m away from all facilities and residences. Note, BBQs are not permitted in Lake Wilcox Park. 
  • Leaving at home anything that may cause damage to our natural areas or create hazards/disruption for other park visitors, including:
    • E-bikes, e-scooters and/or other motor vehicles
    • Tents
    • Remote-operated drones
    • Fireworks, cannabis and/or any type of open-air burning
    • Golf clubs (playing golf is not allowed in the parks)  

Motorized Vehicles

Motorized vehicles are not permitted in Richmond Hill parks or on our trails. You will be fined for not obeying our by-law regulations. Protected wilderness areas must be kept safe. View the Parks Use By-law for more information.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed within 20 m of all publicly owned playgrounds, splash pads, sports fields, tennis courts and basketball courts under the Smoke-Free Ontario Act.

Thank you for following these and other rules that protect our parkland and keep it safe and fun for all! For more information on the Parks Use By-law, please visit our By-laws page. 

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