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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK3305 | Last Full Update: 21 Jan 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-845-6601 |
| Website | www.oakville.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/TownofOakville LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/town-of-oakville/ RSS: www.oakville.ca/townhall/rss-feeds.html Twitter: twitter.com/townofoakville YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/TownofOakvilleTV |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (10) Local Government |
| Funding | City / Town |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Community Gardens * garden plots for lease May-October on a first-come first-served basis Park Ambassador Program * registered individuals, groups or businesses commit to "adopt" a specific trail or park for a minimum of two years * keep them litter free year round Goose Management Program Egg oiling program: * eggs are oiled with mineral oil to prevent hatching and control/reduce the local population * concentrates on nests on Lake Ontario shoreline, in the Bronte and Oakville harbours and along the Sixteen Mile, Fourteen Mile and Twelve Mile Creeks * by permit from the Canadian Wildlife Service, Town crews round up and relocate approximately 1000 geese every June to the Aylmer Wildlife Sanctuary Oakville Blooms * residents, businesses and organizations can contribute funds by sponsoring specific median and boulevard floral displays throughout the town Gate and Park Access * approval is required before installing a gate in a Town fence separating private property and active parkland (fee applies) * if access is needed through a park or other Town owned lands with materials or equipment for projects on private land, a permit will be required (fee applies) |
| Hours | Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Oakville |
| Eligibility | First come, first served for a community garden plot |
| Application | Call for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Program - for some programs ; Service - for some services |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | c/o Parks and Open Space Department Oakville Town Hall 1225 Trafalgar Rd Oakville, ON L6H 0H3 |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable - outdoor locations |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Community Programs ; Sports / Recreation |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Environmental Groups ; Parks, Trails & Gardens |
| Service Categories | Community Gardening ; Environmental Improvement Groups ; Public Parks |
