Greenspace Strategic Plan

Parks and greenspaces are essential to our health and well-being – they help us live active lives and connect with nature and each other.

As Vaughan grows, it's critical that we continue to build, maintain and enhance our system of greenspaces to meet the needs of a growing population and preserve this cherished natural resource. To ensure residents have equitable access to greenspace, the City of Vaughan is undertaking a study called the Greenspace Strategic Plan. The plan will evaluate the current state of Vaughan’s local parks and greenspaces, and provide strategies and recommendations to guide future planning, design, implementation and management of our greenspaces.

The term “greenspaces” refers to a variety of outdoor recreational spaces that residents may use to get exercise, connect with nature, relax or socialize with others. These spaces may be big or small – from your neighbourhood park, to trails like the Bartley Smith Greenway or larger regional parks like North Maple Regional Park, to woodlots.

Get involved

Now in the third and final phase of engagement, we’re sharing key components of the draft Greenspace Strategic Plan and seeking your input on the below themes before it’s finalized:

Improving greenspace connectivity: How we’ll strive to build connections between and within parks and greenspaces.
Growing our greenspace network: How we’ll prioritize the expansion of the greenspace network in areas of the city that need it most.
Diverse greenspace experiences: How we’ll provide amenities that create a cohesive greenspace system.

Take a survey

Learn more and share thoughts by taking an online survey available until Friday, Nov. 8.

Attend a pop-up

Attend one of two pop-ups to speak directly with the project team:

Monday, Oct. 28 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Vellore Village Community Centre (1 Villa Royale Ave.), in the main hallway.
Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the North Thornhill Community Centre (300 Pleasant Ridge Ave.), in the main hallway.

Visit a display

Until Friday, Nov. 8, explore a self-guided display at one of the following community centres or library branches: