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  • Parks and Long Range Planning
  • Over 114 parks comprising 900 acres of active parkland, over 1000 acres of passive open space...
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  • About Parks and Long Range Planning
  • The Town manages and maintains 114 parks comprising 900 acres of active parkland, over 1000 acres of passive open space, and approximately 60 kilometres of trails throughout the Town of Whitby. In addition to the active facilities and open space areas provided, the Parks Division mandate is to facilitate a myriad of recreation opportunities, partnerships and public relations initiatives for the citizens of Whitby.

  • What We Do
  • Parks planning, design, and construction
  • Redevelopment and upgrade of aging parks
  • Parks and recreation master planning
  • Gate installation and pool access program
  • Tree and bench dedication
  • Adopt-A-Park initiatives
  • Trail development and management
  • Parkland and open space dedication and purchase
  • Implementation of Culture, Parks, Recreation and Open Space Strategic Master Plan action steps
  • Accessibility initiatives
  • Earth Day initiatives
  • Liaison with Durham Regional Police
  • Park Courtesy
  • Whitby's parks, pathways, and recreational facilities are for everyone, when you use them, remember a few basic courtesies:
  • Walk on the grass and trails provided but please do not disturb the wildlife.
  • Do not remove or deface trees, shrubs, flowers, grass, or rocks.
  • Supervise children at all times, especially near water or playground equipment
  • Please keep your dog on a leash at all times and remember to "stoop and scoop"
  • Help keep Whitby's parks beautiful. Call (905) 668-3437 to report damage, vandalism or any other maintenance concerns

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For more information, please contact the Parks Division of the Community and Marketing Services Department at:

575 Rossland Road East, Whitby ON L1N 2M8
Tel: 905-430-4310
Email: edwardss@whitby.ca

Operating Hours:
Mon - Fri: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Sat - Sun: Closed