Adopt-a-Park

Love your local park? You can adopt it!

The City of Vaughan’s Adopt-a-Park program is back!

 

Community groups, businesses and residents can “adopt” a park by committing to at least two litter cleanups per year, with a minimum of three months between events. The City provides support, resources and recognition for your efforts.

 

Parks are at the heart of our community. They provide places to play, relax and connect. By adopting a park, you help keep these spaces clean, safe and welcoming for everyone.

 

Your efforts help protect the environment and support a greener, healthier Vaughan.

Adopt-a-Park

How it works

  1. You apply for a one-year adoption term with the City. Only one person per group needs to apply. Applicants must provide: 
    1. a group name
    2. phone, email and mailing address for the point of contact for the group 
    3. names of each group member 
    4. name of preferred park (selected from the list of parks available for adoption)
  2. The City reviews your application and makes a decision. Applications are reviewed within 10 business days.
  3. Once approved, you will be notified via email. This will include the date your one-year term begins. 
  4. You must commit to at least two cleanups per year. Cleanups are recommended between April and November.
  5. Once you’ve chosen a cleanup date with your group, contact the City at least two weeks in advance by email at greenguardians@vaughan.ca to co-ordinate the pick-up of supply kits and post-event waste collection.
  6. Once your term is up, you may renew for another year. If a renewal application is not received by the end of the term, the park becomes available to other interested groups. Only one group may adopt a park at a time.

What’s in it for you

  • A sense of ownership and connection: You’ll build a stronger relationship with your local park by helping care for the space you use and enjoy.
  • Community pride and visibility: Your group will play an important role in keeping Vaughan safe, clean and beautiful – and you’ll share that pride with your neighbours.
  • Public recognition for your contribution: A customized recognition sign will be installed in the adopted park acknowledging your group’s stewardship. 
  • Support from the City: You’ll receive supplies, guidance and ongoing support to help ensure each cleanup is safe, successful and rewarding.
  • A more connected community: Volunteer activities create opportunities for team building and shared purpose among participants of all ages.

 

Eligibility

 

To be eligible to adopt a City park, you must be at least 18 years old. Participants under 18 may participate in activities under the supervision of an adult from the adopting group.

 

There is no minimum group size; however, at least five participants are recommended to ensure events are impactful and manageable.

Responsibilities

  • Organize a minimum of two cleanup events per year. 
  • View the Adopt-a-Park Handbook, provided to successful appliants, which includes:
    • roles and expectations
    • how to organize a cleanup
    • safety procedures
    • what materials can and cannot be collected
    • emergency and incident protocols
  • Contact the City by email at greenguardians@vaughan.ca at least two weeks in advance of your cleanup date to co-ordinate the pick-up of supply kits and post-event waste collection.
  • Submit a post-event report confirming:
    • number of participants
    • number of garbage bags collected
  • Groups are encouraged to act as ongoing eyes and ears in the park, by regularly:
    • picking up litter and debris
    • helping keep trails and walkways accessible by reporting damage, hazards or vandalism to the City by calling Service Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or submitting a service request using the SmartParks portal.
  • All participants must sign a Release of Liability form (PDF). 
  • Provide regular maintenance in all City parks and greenspaces.
  • Administer and renew Adopt-a-Park agreements. 
  • Help you choose a park and determine needed improvements.
  • Provide support to Adopt-a-Park groups, including volunteer co-ordination, troubleshooting and safety resources.
  • Review inquiries and incident reports.
  • Provide the tools you’ll need for a successful cleanup (garbage bags, gloves and safety information).
  • Pick up waste following your registered event.

 

The City is not liable for injuries sustained during volunteer activities.

Parks available for adoption

  • Agostino Park (535 Confederation Pkwy.)
  • Ahmadiyya Park (140 Murray Farm Lane)
  • Alexander Elisa Park (221 Tall Grass Trail)
  • Alexander Park (145 Dufferin Hill Dr.)
  • Almont Park (41 Kanata Crt.)
  • Alouette Common (18 Alouette St.)
  • Anthony Locilento Park (351 Velmar Dr.)
  • Bathurst Estates Park (99 Campbell Ave.)
  • Belair Way Park (2 Belair Way)
  • Benjamin Vaughan District Park (101 Westmount Blvd.)
  • Beverley Glen Park (333 Beverley Glen Blvd.)
  • Bindertwine Park (299 Stegman’s Mill Rd.)
  • Blue Willow Square (99 Blue Willow Dr.)
  • Breta / H&R Park (19 Silmoro Crt.)
  • Brett Yerex Park (177 Springside Rd.)
  • Butterfly Heights Park (1 Butterfly Heights)
  • Carrville Mill Park (501 Marc Santi Blvd.)
  • Carrying Place Common (331 Kleinburg Summit Way)
  • Castle Park Boulevard (Castle Park Blvd./Collie Melito Way)
  • Castlehill Park (70 Castlehill Rd.)
  • Chancellor District Park (430 Chancellor Dr.)
  • Chateau Ridge Park (3 Maison Parc Crt.)
  • Chatfield District Park (100 Lawford Rd.)
  • Civic Park (299 Marlott Rd.)
  • Clearview Park (150 Via Romano Blvd.)
  • Comdel Park (60 Comdel Blvd.)
  • Concord Community Park (7894 Dufferin St.)
  • Concord/Thornhill Regional Park (299 Racco Pkwy.)
  • Conley Park North (120 Conley St.)
  • Conley Park South (135 Conley St.)
  • Cranston Park (179 Cranston Park Ave.)
  • Crestlawn Park (31 Crestlawn Gate)
  • Crimson Forest Common (80 Crimson Forest Dr.)
  • Crofters Park 225 Crofters Rd.
  • Davos Park (300 Davos Rd.)
  • Discovery Park (90 Discovery Trail)
  • Doctors McLean District Park (8100 Islington Ave.)
  • Downham Green Park (79 Colvin Cres.)
  • Dufferin District Park (1441 Clark Ave. W.)
  • Eagles Landing Park (180 Sir Benson Dr.)
  • East Crossroads Park (35 Maple Sugar Lane)
  • East’s Corners Park (230 East’s Corners Blvd.)
  • Emmitt Road Park (65 Emmitt Rd.)
  • Father Ermanno Bulfon Park (199 Forest Dr.)
  • Fazia Mahdi Park (151 Ahmadiyya Ave.)
  • Findley Park (70 Panorama Cres.)
  • Forest Run Park (25 Forest Run Blvd.)
  • Forest View Park (125 Lady Dolores Ave.)
  • Fossil Hill Park (161 Fossil Hill Rd.)
  • Frank Robson Park (9470 Keele St.)
  • Freedom Trail Park (121 Freedom Trail)
  • Gallanough Park (21 Springfield Way)
  • George Stegman Park (460 Aberdeen Ave.)
  • Gilmore Park (60 Gilmore Cres.)
  • Giovanni Caboto Park (75 Matthew Dr.)
  • Glen Shields Park (140 Glen Shields Ave.)
  • Hawstone Park (80 Hawstone Rd.)
  • Hayhoe Park (60 Hayhoe Lane)
  • Hefhill Park (27 Hefhill Crt.)
  • Heritage Park (631 Valley Vista Dr.)
  • Hillside Park (549 Vellore Park Ave.)
  • Jack Pine Park (61 Petticoat Rd.)
  • Jersey Creek Open Space (137 Andrea Lane)
  • Joey Panetta Park (88 Marieta St.)
  • Joseph Aaron Park (111 Joseph Aaron Blvd.)
  • Julliard Park (101 Julliard Dr.)
  • Kiloran Park (300 Wycliffe Ave.)
  • King High Park (201 King High Dr.)
  • Kingsview Park (450 Fossil Hill Rd.)
  • Kleinburg Heights Trail (300 Stevenson Ave.)
  • Komura Road Park (140 Komura Rd.)
  • La Rocca Square (327 La Rocca Ave.)
  • Lady Fenyrose Greenway (60 Lady Fenyrose Ave.)
  • Lakehurst Park (486 Conley St.)
  • Langstaff Park (2001 Langstaff Rd.)
  • Langstaff Park School (14 Uplands Ave.)
  • Lawford Cannes Greenway (269 Poetry Dr.)
  • Lawford Park (300 Lawford Rd.)
  • Le Parc Park (172 Connie Cres.)
  • Le Parc Saint-Jean de Brebeuf (131 Golden Gate Circle)
  • Legion Park (70 Legion Court Rd.)
  • Mackenzie Glen District Park (220 Cranston Park Ave.)
  • Mactier Greenway (255 Mactier Dr.)
  • Mapes Park (190 Mapes Ave.)
  • Maple Airport Park (121 Avro Rd.)
  • Maple Community District Park (101 McNaughton Rd.)
  • Maple Lions Park (350 Cunningham Dr.)
  • Maple Reservoir (10588 Keele St.)
  • Maple Trails Park (61 Athabasca Dr.)
  • Marco Park (301 Airdrie Dr.)
  • Mario Plastina Park (160 Stonebriar Dr.)
  • Marita Payne Park (2 Glen Shields Ave.)
  • Mast Road Park (195 Mast Rd.)
  • Matthew Park (1 Villa Royale Ave.)
  • Maxey Park (199 Willis Rd.)
  • McClure Meadows Park (8921 Martin Grove Rd.)
  • McNaughton Park (20 McNaughton Rd.)
  • Melville Park (201 Melville Ave.)
  • Memorial Hill Park (80 Wallace St.)
  • Michael Barrasso Park (131 Morning Star Dr.)
  • Milani Blvd. Soccer Facility (8100 Highway No. 7)
  • Mill Arbour Park (20 Mill Arbour Lane)
  • Mill Race Park (310 Thomas Cook Ave.)
  • Miriam Segal Park (220 Apple Blossom Dr.)
  • Misty Sugar Park (75 Mistysugar Trail)
  • Mosswood Park (641 Thornhill Woods Dr.)
  • Napa Valley Park (80 Napa Valley Ave.)
  • Nashville Road Community Church Sports Field (6950 Nashville Rd.)
  • Nevada Park (101 Nevada Cres.)
  • New Park Place East (10 New Park Place)
  • New Park Place West (10 New Park Place)
  • Newport Square (75 Newport Square Dr.)
  • Nort Johnston District Park (7800 Islington Ave.)
  • North Thornhill District Park (300 Pleasant Ridge Ave.)
  • Oakbank Pond (250 Centre St.)
  • Oakhurst Park (70 Oakhurst Dr.)
  • Ohr Menachem Park (55 Autumn Hill Blvd.)
  • Peak Point Park (68 Peak Point Blvd.)
  • Pheasant Hollow Park (201 Peter Rupert Ave.)
  • Pierre Elliott Trudeau Park (60 Promenade Circle)
  • Pine Grove Park 170 Pine Grove Rd.
  • Pioneer Park (105 Valley Vista Dr.)
  • Porter Park North (6 Porter Ave. W.)
  • Porter Park South (2 Porter Ave. W.)
  • Princeton Gate Park (121 Princeton Gate)
  • Promenade Green Park (25 Carl Tennan St.)
  • Rainbow Creek Park (5450 Highway 7)
  • Ramsey Armitage Park (8 Merino Rd.)
  • Ranch Trail Park (120 Ranch Trail Rd.)
  • Rebbetzin Judy Taub Riverside Park (2 Riverside Blvd.)
  • Reeves Park (251 Barrhill Rd.)
  • Rimwood Park (211 Phillips Lane)
  • Riviera Park (1 Glen Shields Ave.)
  • Robert Watson Memorial Park (561 Aberdeen Ave.)
  • Rose Mandarino Park (80 Greenpark Blvd.)
  • Rosedale Park North (350 Atkinson Ave.)
  • Ross Gurerri Park (67 Park Ridge Dr.)
  • Routley Park (65 Dicarlo Dr.)
  • Secord Park (65 Secord Ave.)
  • Sonoma Heights Community Park (100 Sunset Ridge)
  • Southview Park (1 Southview Dr.)
  • Spring Blossom Park (1 Apple Blossom Dr.)
  • Starling Park (131 Starling Blvd.)
  • Steeles West Common (5380 Steeles Ave. W.)
  • Sugar Bush Heritage Park (91 Thornhill Woods Dr.)
  • Summit Park (209 Kleinburg Summit Way)
  • Sunset Ridge Park (535 Napa Valley Ave.)
  • Tammy Breda Park (181 Forest Fountain Dr.)
  • Thomson Creek Park (301 Vaughan Mills Rd.)
  • Thornhill Green (19 Beverley Glen Blvd.)
  • Thornhill Park (26 Old Yonge St.)
  • Thornhill Woods Park (289 Thornhill Woods Dr.)
  • Torii Park (50 Torii St.)
  • Trail View Park (65 William Bowes Blvd.)
  • Tudor District Park (300 Jacob Keffer Pky.)
  • Twelve Oaks Park (525 Via Romano Blvd.)
  • Uplands Golf and Ski Centre (46 Uplands Ave.)
  • Vaughan Crest Park (300 Pinewood Dr.)
  • Vaughan Grove Sports Park (7401 Martin Grove Rd.)
  • Vaughan Mills Park (601 Vaughan Mills Rd.)
  • Vaughan Sports Village (2600 Rutherford Rd.)
  • Vellore Heritage Park (9541 Weston Rd.)
  • Vellore Woods Park (335 Vellore Woods Blvd.)
  • Velmar Downs Park (30 Velmar Dr.)
  • Venice Gate Park (180 Trudeau Dr.)
  • Ventura Park (50 Mulholland Dr.)
  • Veterans Park (21 Woodbridge Ave.)
  • Via Campanile Park (181 Via Campanile)
  • Via Verde Park (730 Napa Valley Ave.)
  • Village Green Park (500 Via Campanile)
  • Vista Gate Park (245 Ravineview Dr.)
  • Wade Gate Park (151 Wade Gate)
  • West Crossroads Park (130 Yellowood Circle)
  • West Maple Creek Park (77 Broomlands Dr.)
  • Westwind Park (150 Cityview Blvd.)
  • Wilson Century Theatre Park (20 Milano Ave.)
  • Winding Lane Park (580 York Hill Blvd.)
  • Wishing Well Park (1 Hazelridge Crt.)
  • Woodbridge College Park (71 Bruce St.)
  • Woodbridge Highlands Park (51 Thomson Creek Blvd.)
  • Woodgate Pines Park (60 Woodgate Pines Dr.)
  • Woodrose Greenway (190 Lady Fenyrose Ave.)
  • Woodrose Park (189 Lady Fenyrose Ave.)
  • Woodvalley Park (2 Marc Santi Blvd.)
  • Worth Park (270 Worth Blvd.)
  • York Hill District Park (330 York Hill Blvd.)