Oakville. Parks and Open Space

Parks & Gardens

Description

Public Parks

Sports Fields

the town provides outdoor sport field facilities for organized groups and casual users, and provides permits for all artificial turf fields
for a list of Sports Fields in Oakville, and how to book them, see here

Park Ambassador Program

registered individuals, groups or businesses commit to "adopt" a specific trail or park for a minimum of two years
keep them litter free year round
for more information, see here

Oakville Blooms

residents, businesses and organizations can contribute funds by sponsoring specific median and boulevard floral displays throughout the town
for more information, see here

Goose Management Program

egg removal, turf sweeping and habitat modification
concentrates on nests on Lake Ontario shoreline, in the Bronte and Oakville harbours and along the Sixteen Mile, Fourteen Mile and Twelve Mile Creeks
by permit from the Canadian Wildlife Service, Town crews round up and relocate approximately 1000 geese every June to a Wildlife Sanctuary
for more information, see here

Gate and Park Access

approval is required before installing a gate in a Town fence separating private property and active parkland (fee applies)
if access is needed through a park or other Town owned lands with materials or equipment for projects on private land, a permit will be required (fee applies)

Memorial Tree Program

you can adopt a tree in memory of a loved one, to dedicate to a friend or family member, or to commemorate a special event
contract and fee applies, visit website

Memorial Bench Program

gives you an opportunity to adopt a bench in memory of a loved one, to dedicate a bench to a friend or family member or to commemorate a special event
contract and fee applies, visit website

Community Gardens
The Town of Oakville has four community gardens: (all allocations are currently full)

Kingsford Gardens - Sherwood Heights Drive and Kingsway Drive, east of Ford Drive
Lyons Lane - Lyons Lane and the South Service Road, east of Kerr Street
Memorial Park - Central Park Drive, west of Trafalgar - accessible gardens available at this location
Shell Park - Lakeshore Road West between Great Lakes Boulevard and Chalmers Street, east of Burloak Drive
garden plots are usually open between May 1 and Oct 31, for non-commercial use only
due to the high demand, the above locations are available to Oakville residents only
to place your name on a waitlist for one of the gardens, register for a garden plot online (current wait times are estimated at five or more years from the date of submission)
for more information, see here

Eligibility