Stay Active at Home

• Visit the Outdoor Skating page for information about outdoor skating opportunities in Richmond Hill.
• Skating is prohibited at all Richmond Hill stormwater ponds. Violators will be fined.

When it snows, the City’s 147 open parks and 32 km (16.5 km added this year) of maintained trails are beautiful for a walk or hike. Residents are encouraged to stay local and explore some of the many features with members of their own household. You can also take your four-legged friend with you to enjoy our two off-leash dog areas.

Note that winter walking and hiking trails are slippery when snow and ice are present, so proceed with caution.  These trails are secondary routes that will be salted and plowed at the end of a snowfall event, however trail conditions must be monitored and additional caution is required.

For a full listing of parks and trails in Richmond Hill, including the trails in the table below, use the Guide to Parks and Trails in Richmond Hill (look for the ID and Block number) or visit the Parks, Trails and Facilities Directory.

Please continue to practice physical distancing, wear a mask if distancing isn’t possible and do not congregate in groups of more than five, unless you live together. 

Winter walking and hiking trails (salted and plowed)

Keep your mind and body active with us at home

Programs begin in January.

• Registration for residents is ongoing. Non-resident registration begins Wednesday, December 16.

Visit the Community Recreation Guide page for details and to register.

*Note that registration for in-person Winter Recreation Programs is on pause due to provincial COVID-19 restrictions.

Strap on your skis or snowshoes and explore Richmond Hill’s natural winter beauty as you glide or trek through our numerous stunning trails.

For a full listing of parks and trails in Richmond Hill, including the trails in the table below, use the Guide to Parks and Trails in Richmond Hill (look for the ID and Block number) or visit the Parks, Trails and Facilities Directory.

Please continue to practice physical distancing, wear a mask if distancing isn’t possible and do not congregate in groups of more than five, unless you live together.

Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing trails (not salted or plowed)

Support our small businesses and restaurants by shopping local this holiday season. Visit RichmondHill.ca/ShopLocal to access gift guides and special holiday offers from the Richmond Hill Board of Trade and Village of Richmond Hill BIA.

Learn something new or try these crafts at home.

• Make a tissue paper rose
• Make the Heritage Centre's Old Fashioned Hot Cocoa 
• Make the perfect snowflake
• Make Salt Dough Ornaments
• Create your own Mulled Spice blend 
• Make spooky cookies
• Indoor Toss Ball
• Create a daily schedule
• Homemade Playdough
• Learn Origami
• Richmond Hill Public Library activities
• Flower Pen 
• Homemade Butter 
• Indigenous Triangle Game
• Banana Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Learn a new Language 
• Cookie Archaeology
• Tech Tips - Edit Photos 
• Tech Tips - Edit Photos 2
• Make a cheesy omelette
• Fireworks in a Jar 
• Make Chalk Paint 
• Bike Safety Tips 
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

• Adults - Full Body Workout 
• Adults - Ab Circuit
• Adults - Tabata Workout
• Adults - Upper Body Workout
• Adults - Lower Body Workout
• Adults - Cardio Circuit 
• Adults - Yoga 1 
• Adults - Yoga Flow
• Adults - 30 Day Challenge
• Adults - Stair Workout
• Older Adults - Lower Body Stretches 
• Older Adults - Upper Body Stretches
• Older Adults - Pickleball Drills
• Kids - Physical Literacy Obstacle Course
• Kids - Make Activity Dice
• Kids - Physical Literacy Fortune Teller
• Skating - Off Skate Exercises
• Skating - Power Skating Exercises
• Skating - Hand Eye Coordination
• Skating - Balance Drills
• Skating -  Off Ice Exercises
• Skating - Passing Drills
• Skating - Stick Handling
• Sports - Basketball Skills 
• Swimming - Swim at home 

• Make Nature Art
• Watch Awesome Animals by Nat Geo Kids
• Watch TRCA At Home with Nature e-learning videos

Enhance your outdoor recreation skills and challenge yourself with our adventure series.

• Knot School Tie a figure 8 follow-through knot
• Knot School Tie a figure 8 on a bight knot
• Knot School Double fisherman knot
• Recycled Craft - Orange Birdfeeders
• S'mores indoors
• Plate Game
• Game - The floor is lava
• Astronomy Night at the DDO with Royal Astronomical Society of Canada 
• Astronomy Night at the DDO - Venus Going, Going with Dr. Ian Shelton
• Astronomy Night Episode 2 - Happy 85th Birthday David Dunlap Observatory
• Virtual 360 Tour of the David Dunlap Observatory

Become an expert on our great City.

• Museum of the Streets 
• Local Cultural Icons: Royal Canadian Air Farce and Richmond Hill Curtain Club
• Richmond Hill's Past, Present and Future
• Celebrated Stories 
• Richmond Hill Heritage Centre 
• Thank you Volunteers

Every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. enjoy performances by local talent.

• a·P·art {of} performance

Access visual supports that can be utilized at home or try a new activity accessible for all abilities.

• Visual Supports 
• Kindness Bingo
• Neighbourhood Bingo 
• Gross Motor Activity
• Sensory Activities
• Make your own playdough

• From crafts to coding, browse a variety of virtual programs for all ages and stages of life. Download the RHPL Winter Program Guide here.
• Pick up books, video games, DVDs, TV series and more through our pre-booked curbside pickup service.
• Explore learning apps: DIY on demand with our latest online learning resource, Creativebug, learn a new language with Mango Languages, brush up on professional skills with Lynda.com, or explore your heritage with Ancestry: Library Edition

*Don’t have an RHPL card? Get instant access to our digital resources if you live, work, or go to school in York Region by registering for a Library Card.