Parks and Recreation

Enjoying the great outdoors is easy in the Town of Whitby. We have more than 100 parks, over 1000 acres of open space and beaches and approximately 60 km of trails for you to explore.

Discover everything the Town has to offer by exploring these outdoor spaces:

Rules for using outdoor spaces

Help ensure everyone can enjoy our parks, trails and recreational facilities by following these basic rules:

  • Stay on the designated trails or turf
  • Do not disturb wildlife
  • Do not remove or damage trees, shrubs, flowers, grass or rocks
  • Supervise children at all times, especially near water or playground equipment
  • Keep your dog on a leash at all times and remember to stoop and scoop
  • Do not use barbeques unless you are renting the picnic shelters at Kiwanis Heydenshore Park or Cullen Central Park

Please call 905.668.3437 to report any damage, vandalism or maintenance concerns.

File a complaint

To report a by-law violation related to Town parks, contact By-law Services by email or complete the online complaint form.

You can file a by-law complaint if you believe someone isn't following the regulations in the by-law.

File a complaint

All complaints, including emails, must contain the complainant's name, address and phone number. Please note that all personal information about complainants will remain confidential.

Learn more about Town By-laws.

Show Us Your Favourite Whitby Park or Trail For a Chance to Win!

Get outside, get active, take a photo and share it with us for a chance to win 1 of 4 $100 Town of Whitby Recreation Gift Certificates. To enter, comment on the featured contest post on the Town of Whitby’s Facebook page at facebook.com/TownofWhitby with a photo of you, your family, or friends enjoying a Whitby park or trail. All entries must be received by June 30 at 11:59 p.m. Entries may be shared on the Town’s social media platforms. If you do not wish for your photo to be shared, please send it to getactive@whitby.ca.

Participation in this contest is limited to residents of Whitby exclusively.

Contest rules

Parks planning and design

The Town's Community Services Department is responsible for a range of activities related to our parks and outdoor spaces, including:

Contact Us

Town of Whitby

575 Rossland Road East
Whitby, ON L1N 2M8

905-430-4300
service@whitby.ca

Contact the Town of Whitby

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