The City of St. Thomas Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors through the maintenance, development, and programming of our public parks, green spaces, and recreational facilities.

With over 700 acres of parkland and 43 parks, our team works year-round to provide safe, accessible, and welcoming environments for relaxation, outdoor activities, community events, and sports. From beautifully landscaped gardens and walking trails to splashpads, playgrounds, and sports fields, our spaces are designed to encourage active living and community connection.

We also manage seasonal amenities, special event spaces, and commemorative programs that help residents leave a lasting legacy in our parks. Whether you're looking to enjoy nature, get active, or gather with friends and family, St. Thomas Parks and Recreation offers something for everyone.

For more information or inquiries, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 519-633-7112.


Grass and Weeds – City Park Maintenance

Report long grass and weeds in a park

  • Email Customer Service at [email protected]
  • Call Customer Service 519-631-1680, press 0

We will respond within two business days when required.

To report long grass or weeds in parks or on boulevards you will need:

  • name of the park
  • name of the street at the nearest access point
  • location in the park
  • type of maintenance required

St. Thomas has over 700 acres of parkland and 42 parks and open space where you can find over 30 kilometres (km) of recreational trails and paths.

Minimum grass cutting standards

General parkland

  • 5 business days

Boulevards

  • Urban areas – 7 business days
  • Rural areas – twice annually, late spring/early summer and fall
  • Weed control – once per month

Storm water management ponds

Seasonal maintenance, late summer/early fall. The open space surrounding storm water ponds is intended to be left in a natural state for water filtration and to provide habitat for wildlife. We try to maintain a mowed rough-cut buffer behind homes at our common property lines, if accessible by mowers and site conditions allow.


Public Notice of Pesticide Use
City of St Thomas - Parks and Forestry Department

The City of St. Thomas intends to control annual and perennial weeds in the areas listed below.

Talbot Street, running East and West from Fairview Ave to Sunset Drive. Running North and South, one block in each direction of Talbot Street.  All City of St Thomas infrastructure, traffic islands, turning circles within the city limits, City of St Thomas Parking lots, and all city owned parks, playgrounds, sports complexes.

Weeds growing in cracks and crevices will be treated to help lower long-term maintenance costs.

The following pesticide will be used, AXXE Broad SPECTRUM HERBICIDE, Registration 32719
(Ammonium Salt of Fatty Acid, 36%) under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada) No adjuvants or surfactants will be add to the tank.

Commencing in April with a final application date no later than October 31st.

For more information contact City of St. Thomas Customer Service which can be reached via phone at (519) 631-1680, press “0 “, by e-mail at [email protected] or in person on level two of City Hall, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Weed Control Technician, Exterminator Licence L-212-4170503726

Parks And Forestry Division
City of St. Thomas
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