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Learn more about our most popular parks, the jewels of our park system and some remarkable and unique hidden gems.

Destination parks

David Dunlap Observatory Park

Image of Observatory Dome and Administration buildingThe Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory (RHDDO)is one of Canada's National Historic Sites, and the place to visit to explore the night sky, discover the cosmos and learn about the history of this unique site! We offer a variety of fun and educational experiences, including family programs, heritage tours, and lectures where participants can visit the Observatory and see Canada's largest telescope in person. You can also take free self-guided tours at designated times.

The surrounding park is also home to 3.7km of recreational trails. The trail surfacing is crushed granular or asphalt and is accessible for all users. The main trails are designed for universal accessibility and heavy use, whereas the surrounding supporting trails and nature trails provide for more challenging routes. Keep an eye out for White-tailed deer and other local wildlife while exploring the park.

  • Visit the RHDDO page for more information

Location: 123 Hillsview Drive (view on a map)

Lake Wilcox Park 
Aerial image of Lake Wilcox and boardwalkLake Wilcox Park is a popular waterfront park with numerous amenities for everyone to enjoy, including:
  • a lake front promenade and boardwalk
  • splash pad
  • playground
  • youth area with a skate park, beach volleyball courts and a multi-sports court
  • washrooms
  • seating and picnic area 
  • four parking lots 

Visit the Lake Wilcox Park page for more information, include pay parking and permits.

Location: Bayview Avenue between Bayview Park Lane and North Lake Road

(view on a map)

 
Mill Pond Park 
Image of the Mill Pond Park gazeboMill Pond Park is one of our most popular outdoor recreation and entertainment areas.

Amenities 

  • playground
  • boardwalk and trail
  • gazebo
  • many areas to sit and relax
  • washrooms
  • parking
  • skating in the winter (weather permitting)

Location: Mill Street and Trench Street (view on a map)

Visit the Mill Pond Park page to learn more.

Phyllis Rawlinson Park 
Image of the ponds at Phyllis Rawlinson ParkPhyllis Rawlinson Park is Richmond Hill's largest Oak Ridges Moraine park. The land was donated to the City by Phyllis Rawlinson, a long-time resident.

Phyllis Rawlinson Park is the perfect place for outdoor events of all sorts, from large family reunions to romantic picnics for two. Significant historic structures on-site, such as the original farmhouse and barn (York Region's oldest designated buildings), help make this park the special place it is.

Amenities

  • walking trails
  • picnic area
  • off leash dog area
  • Celebration Forest
  • Robert Holland Interpretive Centre
  • George Forster House
  • Adventure Series Programs

Location: 11,715 Leslie Street just north of 19th Avenue (view on a map)

Visit the Phyllis Rawlinson Park page to learn more.

Richmond Green Sports Centre and Park 
Image of the waterfall at Richmond GreenRichmond Green Sports Centre and Park is the largest park in Richmond Hill. It is home to a wide range of amenities, as well as walkways, beautiful gardens and many places to sit and relax.

Amenities 

  • 26,000 sq. ft. indoor sports centre
  • indoor sports dome (seasonal) 
  • skateboarding park
  • seasonal bocce courts
  • 250m looped skating trail for inline or roller skating in summer and ice skating in winter
  • Boynton House Art Exhibition Space 
  • Richmond Green Heritage Walk
  • Tom Graham Arena Complex with two ice rinks 
  • splash pad
  • three outdoor soccer fields (one junior and two senior artificial turf fields)
  • seven ball diamonds (three baseball and four softball diamonds)
  • outdoor basketball court
  • outdoor amphitheatre that seats up to 300 people
  • man-made waterfall 
  • wedding gardens
  • Picnic areas and shelters

Location: 1300 Elgin Mills Road East (view on a map)

Visit the Richmond Green Park page to learn more.

Unique and themed community parks 

Bradstock Park
Image of kaleidoscope at Bradstock ParkInspired by the wonderful, dynamic patterns created by kaleidoscopes, Bradstock Park is a unique and wonder-filled play experience for everyone. Walk or run through the life-size kaleidoscope tunnel. The reflections generated by its mirrored surfaces create a delightful interplay of light, shape, colour and a cool photo opp! Discover the teleidoscope viewing apparatus, climb, swing and slide on the playground structures and explore the geometrical concrete paving patterns throughout the park.

Location: 194A Driscoll Road (view on a map)

Crosby Park 
Image of the accessible playground Crosby Park was designed with accessibility and inclusivity in mind, so that everyone can enjoy the simple pleasures of outdoor recreation without boundaries. 

Amenities include, but are not limited to:

  • one of Ontario's largest inclusive playgrounds
  • a splash pad
  • sensory garden
  • accessible board game tables
  • extra wide, gently sloping trails 
  • parking
  • washrooms

Visit the Crosby Park page for details.

Location: 161 Newkirk Road behind Centennial Pool (view on a map)

David Hamilton Park

Image of splash pad at David Hamilton ParkDavid Hamilton Park has something for everyone. The newly renovated park, inspired by the four seasons, includes two playgrounds, a splash pad, a walking loop and pathway with themed light installations, a multi-use court, sports fields and outdoor fitness equipment. Children can enjoy the beach-themed playground, and test their balance and bravery limits on the log climbing structure or cool off in the summer-themed splash pad. Be sure to keep an eye out for the poetry and other features that pay tribute to all four seasons. 

Location: 311 Valleymede Drive (view on a map)

Jefferson Salamander Park

Image of Jefferson Salamander ParkLocated alongside the Oak Ridges Corridor Conservation Reserve, Jefferson Salamander Park pays tribute to the life cycle of the endangered Jefferson salamander(Ambystoma jeffersonianum). Follow the salamander’s life cycle by starting in the ‘Vernal Pool’ playground. After that, take a stroll along the walkway to find the aquatic larva and a giant mature salamander depicted in the concrete paving. End your walk at the ‘Forest’ playground, which features beautiful natural log play structures. How many representations of salamanders can you find?

Note: parking for Jefferson Salamander Park is available in Lake Wilcox Park (pay parking lot). Richmond Hill residents can download free parking permits for Lake Wilcox Park through our parking portal at parking.richmondhill.ca (one per household).

Location: Bayview Avenue and Anchusa Drive

Mary Dawson Park

Image of Mary Dawson Park entranceA tribute to Mary Dawson, well known for her dedication to the community and involvement as a writer for the Richmond Hill Liberal for 30 years, this 5.75 acre park features themed elements that honour her love for reporting and the newspaper industry. The park’s sign simulates the linotype method used for printing. The industrial feel of a printing press is mimicked through the extensive use of concrete and the galvanized steel of the shade structure while the cool gray tone of concrete resembles the colour of newsprint. You will even find a concrete runnel that conveys rainwater that was inspired by a printing press conveyor belt. 

Amenities

  • Playground
  • Basketball Court
  • Shade Structure
  • Junior Softball Diamond

Location: 94 Don Head Village Boulevard (view on a map)

Morgan Boyle Park

Image of Morgan Boyle ParkMorgan Boyle Park was redesigned as a tribute to Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017. The park’s eye-catching stainless steel canopy, decorated with maple leaves, includes 13 waves to symbolize Canada’s 10 provinces and three territories. As you cool off at the splash pad, notice the provincial symbols carved into lens rings that move with the wind. Red elements in the play equipment and the red clad mechanical building reinforce the theme and a decorative metal installation displays Canada’s birthdate.

Amenities

  • Playground
  • Splash pad
  • Tennis courts
  • Soccer field
  • Softball diamond
  • Parking

Location: 5B Pearson Avenue (view on a map)

Rouge Crest Park

Image of Rouge Crest ParkKids will find different ways to explore while playing on the Wallholla at Rouge Crest Park – a first of its kind play structure in Canada that consists of a steel maze with endless twists and turns. This engaging park also features two rubberized play surfaces made from recycled tires, which cater to a range of mobility needs. Look for the beautiful nature-inspired patterns incorporated throughout the park – including a seashell-inspired hill feature, walkways that imitate birch tree trunks, islands and streams in the water play surface and benches shaped like waves and stars.

Amenities 

  • Wallholla play structure
  • splash pad
  • basketball court
  • soccer field
  • trails
  • parking

Location: 147 Rothbury Road (view on a map)

Russell Tilt Park

Image of the historic windmill at Russell Tilt ParkThere are plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors at Russell Tilt Park. Just a short walk from Oak Ridges Library, visitors can take stroll on the 1.1 km walking trail, play a game of tennis, relax underneath the shade structure while children play in the playground or cool off in the splash pad.

Located on what used to be the Hughey family farm, you can spot a windmill similar to the old windmill that used to power a well on the farm, until the land was purchased by the City. Parts from the original windmill were salvaged from the farm, refurbished and incorporated into the park design as a reminder of the land’s historic use.

Amenities

  • Playground
  • Splash pad
  • Trail
  • Tennis courts
  • Shade structure

Location: 79 Blackforest Drive (view on a map)

Snakes and Ladders Park

Image of Snakes and Ladders ParkSnakes and Ladders Park is no ordinary park. Spanning close to one acre, this award-winning park features a life-sized Snakes and Ladders board game! Spin the jumbo dice to move around the board, slide down the snakes and climb up the ladders. The first person who lands on square 100 wins!

The park also has a picnic table with a built-in game board and the playground features swings, a slither slide and a serpentine seesaw.

Location: 51A Mancini Crescent (view on a map)

View a full list of parks in Richmond Hill.

View our Parks and Trails Guide.

 

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