Parks in the city of Markham, Ontario are maintained by the Parks and Forestry Department under the Community & Fire Services Commission.
Usage
Most of the city parks are free, Milne Dam Conservation Area requires a fee during weekends. Most parks are closed from 12 midnight to 5am to discourage loitering. Garbage and recycling containers are available at most parks, while portable toilets are found in parks with ball or sports facilities. They are maintained by the city staff, but there is expectations users maybe asked to keep the park clean. Signage in old parks are wood and are being in process of being replaced with newer metal signs.
History
Markham's park system emerged mostly in the latter part of the 20th century (earliest parks emerged during the 1960s and 1970s in Thornhill but Morgan Park in Markham Village evolved from 1924 to 1957) as it emerged into a suburban community. Parks are adding during the development of newer residential areas.
List of parks
Most parks are named for their respective neighbourhoods, while some are named for notable individuals or family names linked to Markham's past.