Community Engagement
Get involved in your community!
Whether you know all your neighbours or if you've just moved into a newly-established community, there's always a way to become more engaged within your community. Simply put, community engagement is the process of becoming involved in decisions that affect you and your community. This may entail the planning, development and management of services. Or, it may be about tackling the problems of a neighbourhood, such as maintenance of local facilities or lack of playgrounds for children. We believe that strong communities are built through the collective experiences and ideas of residents who strive to make a lasting difference.
Parks Plan
In 2010, City Council approved the development of a City-wide Parks Plan based on seven guiding principles. The Parks Plan will guide acquisition, development, management and operation of the system of public parkland in the City of Toronto over a five-year period.
Recreation Service Plan
The City of Toronto's Parks, Forestry & Recreation division is working on its Recreation Service Plan. This multi-year plan will help to ensure that Toronto residents continue to have access to recreation and leisure programs and services that are relevant and that meet the needs of the diverse communities in the city.
Volunteer Opportunities Available!
Looking to give back to your community? We have many opportunities available in an array of interests, from Toronto's Special Events (Scotiabank Nuit Blanche, Calvacade of Lights) to Naturalization Volunteers. Whether you have some spare time or are looking to make a difference, look up a position and volunteer today!
A Bio Toilet in Dufferin Grove Park
In the summer of 2010, a feasibility study was conducted to determine if Dufferin Grove Park is a suitable site to have a bio-toilet installed in a new washroom building. Spaces by Rohan Inc. was hired to carry out this study with his team of professionals.
Study Amended February 28, 2011.
Bio Toilet Feasibility Study (pdf)
Accessibility Design Guidelines (pdf)