Canadian Inclusive Green Spaces Symposium
The Canadian Inclusive Green Spaces Symposium: Enhancing Access to Municipal Parks in Canada, took place June 11–13, 2025, in Saskatoon, SK, adjacent to the proposed Meewasin national urban park site. This landmark event, hosted by the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA) and the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA), in partnership with Park People and the Canadian Parks Council, was generously supported by Parks Canada.
This focused gathering of leaders and innovators convened stakeholders from across Canada, focused on urban and peri-urban greenspaces, nature-based recreation partners, non-profit organizations, experts, and innovators. Together, we discussed leading practices for advancing equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI) and reconciliation in urban, peri-urban, and municipal parks.
Help Shape the Future of Inclusive Parks - Register for a Focus Group
Following CPRA’s Inclusive Green Spaces Survey and our Inclusive Green Spaces Symposium, we are launching the next phase of this national study. We are hosting multiple online focus groups in September for park professionals across Canada to:
- Dive deeper into experiences, challenges, and successes in advancing Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Reconciliation in parks and green spaces.
- Explore leading practices and identify opportunities to better support park sector staff.
- Build on insights from the survey and symposium to strengthen sector-wide tools and strategies.
- Support the development of a National Community of Practice.
Your voice is critical in shaping the future of inclusive and accessible green spaces across Canada. if you are interested in joining a focus group, select one of the three options below that work best for you.
- October 2 | 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. EST (7:00 – 8:30 a.m. PST)
- October 2 | 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. EST (2:00 – 3:30 p.m. PST)
- October 6 | 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST (12:00 – 1:30 p.m. PST)
Watch the Symposium Virtually
We’re excited to share that the plenary sessions from the Canadian Inclusive Green Spaces Symposium are now available to watch online! If you weren’t able to attend the event or just want to revisit the inspiring conversations, you can now access the recorded sessions on our YouTube channel. These plenaries feature thoughtful dialogue and expert insights on the future of inclusive, accessible parks and green spaces across Canada.
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