Richmond Hill, Oak Ridges Moraine
Phyllis Rawlinson Park
A farmhouse from about 1830 and its barn, York Region's oldest designated buildings, with moraine woodland behind them. I shoot the last light here.
Ideal if
"You want heritage farm buildings and quiet moraine parkland instead of a downtown block, and you do not mind driving north with me for softer light."
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
Short, flat walk from the parking area to the farmhouse and barn. York Region rates the 3.4 km trail network easy.
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Permits
City of Richmond Hill photo permit required for photographs taken in association with a wedding or other event in its parks
under Park Use By-law 19-22. Phyllis Rawlinson is one of six parks listed. Permits are listed as available May to October. The City aims to reply within 5 business days.
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Parking
Parking on site at the 11715 Leslie Street access point
listed by the City as a park amenity. No parking fee is posted here, and the City posts pay parking only at Lake Wilcox Park. Lot size is not published. York Region is rebuilding 19th Avenue into summer 2027.
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Travel
35 to 45 min from downtown
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Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Photograph here
Want photos at Phyllis Rawlinson Park?
Tell me your date. I shoot here often and know the corners and the light worth chasing.
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Frequently Asked
Shooting at Phyllis Rawlinson Park.
Do I need a permit to photograph at Phyllis Rawlinson Park?
City of Richmond Hill photo permit required for photographs taken in association with a wedding or other event in its parks, under Park Use By-law 19-22. Phyllis Rawlinson is one of six parks listed. Permits are listed as available May to October. The City aims to reply within 5 business days.
Where do we park at Phyllis Rawlinson Park?
Parking on site at the 11715 Leslie Street access point, listed by the City as a park amenity. No parking fee is posted here, and the City posts pay parking only at Lake Wilcox Park. Lot size is not published. York Region is rebuilding 19th Avenue into summer 2027.
How much walking is involved at Phyllis Rawlinson Park?
Walking is low-medium. Short, flat walk from the parking area to the farmhouse and barn. York Region rates the 3.4 km trail network easy.
When is the best time of year for photos at Phyllis Rawlinson Park?
Phyllis Rawlinson Park is at its best in Spring, Summer, and Fall.
How far is Phyllis Rawlinson Park from downtown Toronto?
Phyllis Rawlinson Park is about 35 to 45 min from downtown Toronto.
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Let's shoot at Phyllis Rawlinson Park.
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