Bride and groom walk hand in hand on a brick path surrounded by lush greenery and pink hanging flowers.

Richmond Green

Richmond Green is a large City of Richmond Hill park with gardens, a waterfall, and an outdoor amphitheatre, used by couples for outdoor wedding portraits. SIGS has photographed couples here — Fazana & Aman in an ornate white lehenga and gold-detailed sherwani, and Lisa & Eduardo — among the gardens, at a gazebo and a floral arch, and by the park's waterfall.

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Do you need a permit to photograph a wedding at Richmond Green?

Yes. The City of Richmond Hill requires a photography permit to take wedding or event photos in its parks, under By-Law 19-22. Permits are available from May to October and are booked through the City, and Richmond Green is one of the parks couples can request.

What can SIGS photograph at Richmond Green?

Richmond Green offers gardens, a gazebo, and the park's waterfall as portrait backdrops. In our coverage here, we've photographed couples among the gardens and greenery, at the gazebo and a floral arch, and by the waterfall — including Fazana and Aman in traditional South Asian attire and Lisa and Eduardo.

What features does Richmond Green have?

Richmond Green Sports Centre and Park is the largest park in Richmond Hill. Alongside its gardens and waterfall, it includes an indoor sports centre, a sports dome, a skateboard park, an inline skating trail, walking trails, a splash pad, sports fields, the Boynton House art exhibition space, and an outdoor amphitheatre that seats up to 300.

Are there seasonal considerations for photos at Richmond Green?

Photography permits run from May to October. The City notes that for permits booked in October, seasonal displays may be removed and the Richmond Green waterfall could be turned off depending on the weather.

Where is Richmond Green located?

Richmond Green is at 1300 Elgin Mills Road East in Richmond Hill.

For current visitor information and planning enquiries, consult the official location website.

Photographs from Richmond Green

A real wedding at Richmond Green

A newlywed couple stands beside a waterfall with lush evergreen trees in the background, the bride's veil flowing behind her.

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Lisa & Eduardo

June 2025

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Permits & access

A City of Richmond Hill photography permit is required for wedding or event photography in its parks (By-Law 19-22), available May to October and booked through the City. As listed by the City, a two-hour permit is about $96 for residents or $150 for non-residents, and a three-hour permit at Richmond Green is about $220 for residents.

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Address: 1300 Elgin Mills Rd E, Richmond Hill, ON L4S 1M5

Frequently asked

Where is Richmond Green located?

Richmond Green Sports Centre and Park is at 1300 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill, ON L4S 1M5.

Do you need a permit for wedding photos at Richmond Green?

Yes. The City of Richmond Hill requires a photography permit for wedding or event photos in its parks (By-Law 19-22), available May to October and booked through the City.

What are the best backdrops at Richmond Green?

Its gardens, a gazebo, and the park's waterfall are the main portrait backdrops; SIGS has also used a floral arch and the greenery.

Are there seasonal considerations for photos at Richmond Green?

Yes. For permits booked in October, the City notes seasonal displays may be removed and the waterfall could be turned off depending on the weather.

What kind of park is Richmond Green?

It's the largest park in Richmond Hill, with a sports centre, sports dome, skate park, trails, splash pad, sports fields, an art exhibition space, and an outdoor amphitheatre.

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