Richmond Hill, Elgin Mills and Leslie
Richmond Green Park
A gazebo on the pond, a rose garden, and a waterfall under an arched bridge, all close enough to shoot in one unhurried loop.
Ideal if
"You want a gazebo, a rose garden and a waterfall inside one easy walk, and you are fine buying the City permit the by-law requires."
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
Walkways link the gazebo, pond, waterfall and boardwalk, all within a few minutes on foot
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Permits
By-law 19-22 requires a permit to photograph a wedding or event
and to practise a profession, in any City park. Richmond Green is one of six permit locations. The permit page says May to October, the park page says May to September, so confirm the month. Parks open at 7 a.m.
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Parking
On site lots off Elgin Mills Road East
a short walk from the gardens. The City publishes no parking rate for this park, so confirm before counting on free parking. By-law 19-22 allows parking only in marked lots. Canada Day on July 1 and Ribfest both fill the park.
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Travel
40 to 50 min from downtown
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Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Frequently Asked
Shooting at Richmond Green Park.
Do I need a permit to photograph at Richmond Green Park?
By-law 19-22 requires a permit to photograph a wedding or event, and to practise a profession, in any City park. Richmond Green is one of six permit locations. The permit page says May to October, the park page says May to September, so confirm the month. Parks open at 7 a.m.
Where do we park at Richmond Green Park?
On site lots off Elgin Mills Road East, a short walk from the gardens. The City publishes no parking rate for this park, so confirm before counting on free parking. By-law 19-22 allows parking only in marked lots. Canada Day on July 1 and Ribfest both fill the park.
How much walking is involved at Richmond Green Park?
Walking is low. Walkways link the gazebo, pond, waterfall and boardwalk, all within a few minutes on foot
When is the best time of year for photos at Richmond Green Park?
Richmond Green Park is at its best in Spring, Summer, and Fall.
How far is Richmond Green Park from downtown Toronto?
Richmond Green Park is about 40 to 50 min from downtown Toronto.
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Let's shoot at Richmond Green Park.
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