Parks Trails and Being Active Outdoors
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Town of Whitby
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:
- Parks
- Trails
- Beaches
- Community Gardens
- Cycling
- Off-Leash Dog Parks
- Pickleball
- Picnic Areas and Gazebos
- Skateboard Parks
- Splash Pads
- Sports Fields
- Tennis Courts
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 meeting the regulations in the by-law.
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, watch the Town of Whitby’s social media channels on Facebook and Twitter (@TownofWhitby) for the contest to launch on June 1. Comment with a photo of you 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; view Parks and Recreation Month contest rules here.
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:
- Planning, design and construction of parks and trails
- Commemorative trees and benches
- Adopt a Park or Trail program
- Accessibility initiatives
- Eco-friendly initiatives, including community plantings
- Liaison with Durham Regional Police
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