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Parks & Trails Parks and Trails Important Information For a safe and enjoyable experience, please follow these tips: General Safety Tips: Respecting Nature: » Use the trails with a » Please stay on the friend or with a group designated trails. Walking of people, if possible. through vegetation can Recreation & Culture destroy plants, disrupt » Unnatural lighting wildlife habitat and disrupts wildlife and, for compact the soil. Facility Rentals June is Recreation & Parks Month! this reason, most of our Looking for the perfect place to host your next event? Celebrate recreation by taking part in some of the free natural trails are not lit; » Remember that the Richmond Hill has a number of facilities available for activities offered during the month of June. Recreational plan to be off the trail following activities can rent at great rates. Rentals include meeting rooms, opportunities are available year-round in our community system half an hour seriously damage natural gyms, sports fields, artificial turf and much more! centres, pools, fitness facilities, athletic fields, nature before dusk. areas: chasing or feeding Visit RichmondHill.ca/FacilityRental trails, walkways, playgrounds, picnic areas, tennis courts wildlife, picking or digging and open spaces. Join us! » Prepare for the weather. up wildflowers, piling or for availability and rates. Wear sunscreen, bring removing dead wood, Visit RichmondHill.ca/RecMonth Crosby Park Lake Wilcox Park Morgan Boyle Park water, watch out for and trimming vegetation. East Humber Trail Picnic Shelters for a full list of activities. slippery surfaces, wear Outdoor Recreation Benefits Leave nature as it is. Our picnic areas, shelters and gazebos are surrounded by Crosby Park was designed with accessibility and Celebrate Richmond Hill’s culture, recreation and natural Come and enjoy all the new features of this park which appropriate footwear, Smoke-Free Policy beautifully landscaped green spaces and can accommodate Recreation Programs inclusivity in mind, so that everyone could enjoy the simple heritage at this spectacular park! Lake Wilcox is the largest have been designed to celebrate Canada 150, the and dress suitably for » Do not litter – please Richmond Hill has 170 parks and 120 km of trails. It is illegal to smoke on and within 20 metres of all small to large groups for barbecues and other events. Enjoy a wide variety of programs and services pleasures of outdoor recreation without boundaries. kettle lake on the Oak Ridges Moraine and is a great place celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary of outdoor conditions. hold on to any litter until There’s something for everyone to discover and enjoy, publicly-owned playgrounds, splash pads, sports fields, available in our many indoor and outdoor facilities. to enjoy the beauty of the natural surroundings. Confederation. Commemorative features include a you can dispose of it in a Visit RichmondHill.ca/PicnicShelters to obtain a including playgrounds, sports fields and courts, splash tennis courts, and basketball courts. Registered classes and drop-in programs are available Park and Playground Features Canada 150 themed splash pad, provincial totems, » Always tell someone garbage bin. In addition permit and reserve a picnic shelter. pads, skateboard parks, a ropes course, picnic areas, for all ages and abilities. Come try out a new sport, » All areas accessible » Water play area, elevated Park Features an entry feature wall and a shade structure. where you are going to being unsightly, litter is cycling and walking trails and much more! Animal Sightings learn to swim or skate, make some art, join a league without steps sandbox, drum tables and how long you plan dangerous for wildlife. Photo Permits » Waterfront promenade » Water play facility with to be gone. We are lucky to have a variety of wildlife in Richmond Hill or learn a new skill. There is something for everyone! and boardwalk adjacent washrooms Park Features Being Outdoors Can: that you may encounter in a park or on a trail. Remember Richmond Hill’s beautiful parks are great venues for » Gently sloping ramps » Rubberized play surface » Motorized vehicles are RichmondHill.ca/ActiveRH » Splash pad » Improve mental health, » Unite the community and » Carry identification and that wild animals would much rather not encounter wedding, engagement and family photos. with railings » Newly renovated picnic » Discovery play environment not permitted in parks » Seating and lookout and increase self-esteem create friendships a cell phone. humans, and will only attack when provoked. If you see an space with picturesque and play structure and on trails. Visit RichmondHill.ca/PhotoPermit » Accessible swing seats areas for bird watching » Tennis courts and self-confidence animal behaving strangely (for example, a coyote that is Camps views of the lake » Stimulate curiosity and to purchase your photo permit. approaching people) please report it to the Ontario SPCA. Richmond Hill offers Winter Break, March Break, P.A. Day Crosby Park also features a path network with extra- » Soccer field » Reduce stress creativity in children Swimming is not permitted at Lake Wilcox Park because and Summer camps for children ages 4 to 12 and youth wide paths and exercise stations along the route that and anxiety ages 12 to 18. From arts and crafts to science and sports the water area is unsafe and not supervised. Safety issues » Junior/Senior playground » Increase family bonding cater to the needs of people of all abilities. programs, there’s something of interest for every age! include: high levels of bacteria, sink holes, sharp items and RichmondHill.ca/CrosbyPark broken glass. RichmondHill.ca/ParksProjects Step outside for some fresh air and explore nature’s Let’s work together to keep our parks and trails beautiful! RichmondHill.ca/RHCamps many wonders! RichmondHill.ca/LakeWilcoxPark To report dumping, graffiti or the need for maintenance in a park, contact 905-771-8800. Phyllis Rawlinson Park Park Use Guidelines Embark on an adventure in Richmond Hill’s largest Oak Ridges Moraine park! Phyllis Rawlinson Park is the only park in Richmond Hill Parks are inclusive spaces, where Richmond Hill equipped with barbecue facilities and fire pits. It’s the perfect place for any outdoor event. everyone is accepted, included and welcome. In order to maintain clean, positive spaces that our community can enjoy, it is important that everyone follow these simple guidelines while appreciating our park spaces. Pets in Parks Groups of 25 people or more require a permit. Pet owners are responsible for fostering a positive relationship between their pets and the community. Park Stories All pets must be on a leash. Pick up after your pet. Please Remember to: » Keep your pet on a leash » License your dog every Discover Richmond Hill’s award-winning parks! Community Allotment Garden Off Leash Dog Area Put garbage in litter containers. when out in public and year – all dogs in Are you familiar with the stories behind your Love to garden but don’t have the space at your place? A one hectare area within Phyllis Rawlinson Park is ensure dogs are leashed Richmond Hill require a neighbourhood parks? Locate parks near you and No problem! Plots are rented in the garden on a seasonal designated as an “Off Leash Dog Area.” The area when entering and dog license. Visit learn about their historical and cultural significance and yearly basis for non-commercial gardening (food and allows dogs to run free, meet new canine friends and No tents in parks. exiting Off Leash Areas RichmondHill.ca/Pets to with an interactive online map. other plants). Bring your own gardening tools and make enjoy the great outdoors. get yours today! use of the water tanks provided. » Stoop and Scoop – owners RichmondHill.ca/ParkStories No remote-control devices. This includes drones, airplanes, cars, and boats. Remote-control boats Visit RichmondHill.ca/CommunityGarden for are responsible for picking are only permitted at Mill Pond and Lake Wilcox. information on how to rent a plot. up after their dog No catered events without a permit. Off Leash Areas Richmond Green Sports Centre and Park » Phyllis Rawlinson Park Off Leash Dog Area No animals allowed near the shoreline. Known for its diverse amenities, Richmond Green Sports Centre and Park is the largest park in Richmond Hill and has » Tower Hill Off Leash Dog Area something for everyone. All Off Leash Dog Areas are subject to Richmond Hill’s No barbecues on tables. Charcoal must be Park Features: Off Leash Dog Area rules (Park Use By-law 16-83). If disposed of in the bins provided. A guide to George Forster House Robert Holland Interpretive Centre there is an issue with an Off Leash Area, please contact » 25,000 square foot » 3 outdoor basketball courts » Open picnic areas » Skateboard park OSPCA at 905-898-7122. indoor sports complex and shelters This historic home was donated to Richmond Hill by its The Robert Holland Interpretive Centre is a place No fires in parks. Parks & Trails » 2 indoor ice pads » Splash pad previous owner, Phyllis Rawlinson. On display in the house where you can explore the outdoors and participate NOTE: If you are the victim of an attack by a dog or your in Richmond Hill » 7 ball diamonds » Outdoor skate trail are heritage artifacts related to the property’s history and to in environmental activities. pet has been attacked, you should immediately contact the It is illegal to smoke on and within 20 metres of all (3 hardball, 4 softball) » Boynton House Art » Wedding gardens Phyllis herself. Indoor and outdoor recreational programs OSPCA Animal Control Officers at 905-898-7122, as publicly-owned playgrounds, splash pads, sports Exhibition Space » Photo backdrops, are held on the property. There is also meeting space well as the York Regional Police to report the incident. fields, tennis courts, and basketball courts. » 3 outdoor soccer fields like gardens, waterfalls » Indoor lawn bowling available for rent.
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