Public Parks

• for a list of Public Parks in Oakville, see here
• for Leash Free Dog Parks, see here
• for Photography in Parks, see here
• for Trail System, see here 

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 the Aylmer 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
• 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 four years from the date of submission)
• for more information, see here

• Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
• all parks are open for public use until 10 pm
• hours are subject to change due to maintenance

Call or visit website for information