Richmond Hill, corner of Mill Street and Trench Street
Mill Pond Park
A quiet mill pond in old Richmond Hill, ringed by a trail and footbridges, with a boardwalk and a large gazebo on the south shore.
Ideal if
"You want still water, a gazebo and a footbridge in frame, and you would rather drive north for a calm setting than shoot downtown."
Shooting here with me
Pre-wedding sessions from $351.25 → Wedding photography from $1,401.25 →
The Essentials
What to know before the shoot.
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Walking
Low-Medium
Flat paved paths and a boardwalk by the gazebo. York Region rates the 2.4 km pond trail easy.
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Permits
Park Use By-law 19-22 requires a City photo permit for wedding
engagement or any paid shoot. Two hour permits are sold May to October through the online Photo Permit Request form. Moving video and drones each need a separate permit. Parks close 11:30 p.m. to 7 a.m.
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Parking
Two free City lots on the south side of Mill Street hold 50 spaces combined
two accessible in each. About 141 on street spaces sit nearby, capped at three hours by city by-law. The City parking study found both lots full during Concerts in the Park.
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Travel
40 to 55 min from downtown
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Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Frequently Asked
Shooting at Mill Pond Park.
Do I need a permit to photograph at Mill Pond Park?
Park Use By-law 19-22 requires a City photo permit for wedding, engagement or any paid shoot. Two hour permits are sold May to October through the online Photo Permit Request form. Moving video and drones each need a separate permit. Parks close 11:30 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Where do we park at Mill Pond Park?
Two free City lots on the south side of Mill Street hold 50 spaces combined, two accessible in each. About 141 on street spaces sit nearby, capped at three hours by city by-law. The City parking study found both lots full during Concerts in the Park.
How much walking is involved at Mill Pond Park?
Walking is low-medium. Flat paved paths and a boardwalk by the gazebo. York Region rates the 2.4 km pond trail easy.
When is the best time of year for photos at Mill Pond Park?
Mill Pond Park is at its best in Spring, Summer, and Fall.
How far is Mill Pond Park from downtown Toronto?
Mill Pond Park is about 40 to 55 min from downtown Toronto.
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Let's shoot at Mill Pond Park.
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