Resources for Markham
Markham, Ontario, Canada
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Everyday services
Markham Village Library, May 2026. Historical photograph. Resized display copy. Photo: Silver Dovelet, CC BY-SA 4.0. Library cards and borrowing in MarkhamMarkham, Ontario: library cards and borrowing. Find local rules, practical steps, useful answers and official service links.
- Garbage, recycling and collection in Markham
Markham, Ontario: garbage, recycling and collection. Find local rules, practical steps, useful answers and official service links.
Parks and recreation
- Parks and recreation services in Markham
Markham, Ontario: parks and recreation services. Find local rules, practical steps, useful answers and official service links.
- Markham parks directory
Find Markham, Ontario parks and open spaces, with individual descriptions, recorded facilities, photos where verified and Google Maps.
City services
- Markham public tennis courts and club access
Compare all 28 tennis locations, lighting and public-access windows. Club-managed courts have restricted public hours that differ from ordinary city courts.
- Markham pickleball courts and Cornell public hours
Find nine general outdoor pickleball locations and the eight-court Cornell complex. Cornell uses short games and a Next Up board when players are waiting.
- Markham splash pad locations and seasonal status
All 33 city-listed splash pads are closed for the season as checked October 14, 2026. Use the complete address list to plan a future summer visit.
- Markham off-leash dog parks and pop-up locations
Find all four permanent and eight pop-up dog areas listed by Markham. Check age, licence, supervision and small-dog restrictions before entering.
- Milne Dam Conservation Park visits and group permits
Milne Dam’s published 2026 season runs May 17 to October 19. Weekdays are free; weekend and holiday vehicle admission is separate from event permits.
- Markham garden plots and the Kirkham waitlist
Kirkham’s city allotments are fully subscribed. Join the waitlist for a plot or contact the collective garden about shared growing.
- Markham commemorative park bench applications
A commemorative bench costs $2,983.20 including listed HST. Agree on a suitable location with city staff before applying and paying.
- Markham dog and cat licences, renewals and fees
Dogs and cats need a Markham licence even when microchipped. Apply within 30 days of getting a pet; licences expire every December 31.
- Markham residential water bills, meters and service fees
Alectra bills Markham water and sewer charges. The combined 2026 rate is $5.3694 per cubic metre, effective April 1.
- Markham property tax payments and automatic instalments
Use a 20-digit Markham tax roll number for bank payments. Residential automatic-payment plans offer four, six or 11 instalments.
- Markham overnight street parking exemptions
From October 1, 2026, an online overnight exemption costs $6 per day and each licence plate receives up to ten exemptions per calendar year.
- Markham fitness memberships, benefits and cancellation
Choose a Markham fitness or track membership using the September 2026 prices. Purchase through a fitness counsellor after creating an online account.
- Markham household hazardous waste and light-bulb drop-off
Use York Region’s household hazardous waste depot at 430 Rodick Road. Markham recycling depots no longer accept light bulbs.
- Markham facility rentals and last-minute ice or turf
Choose an ordinary rental or discounted ice and turf available 24 to 72 hours ahead. A pending online request is not a completed signed rental contract.
- Markham public skating, safety rules and admission
Choose recreational skating, parent-and-tot, stick-and-puck or another session type. Equipment and supervision rules differ between activities.