Greenwood Conservation Lands
The Greenwood Conservation Lands (GCL) are a 675-hectare Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) property located in Durham Region. Located along Duffins Creek, the GCL comprise mature forests, meadows, wetlands, and a network of trails.
- Hiking/Walking Trails
- Washrooms are only provided within the Greenwood Conservation Area.
- Waste bins available at trail heads only. Please carry out litter.
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The Greenwood Conservation Lands (GCL) are composed of four parcels of land known as Brock North, Brock South, the Rodar Property, and Greenwood Conservation Area (GCA) in the Town of Ajax and the City of Pickering.
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These lands contribute to the region's greenspace network and provide habitat for more than 680 species, including over 140 species of regional concern.
The southeastern section of the property contains the Greenwood Conservation Area which features trails, a playground, a soccer pitch, permitted shelters, washrooms and the Greenwood Discovery Pavilion.
The GCL offer over 14 kilometres of trails, including a 4.3-kilometre section of the Trans Canada Trail.
The trail system offers several internal loops with difficulty levels ranging from easy to moderate. Most of the trails are single-track with a natural surface.
Trails are open all year; however, they are not maintained in winter.
Community Parking Locations
Parking and trailheads can be found at the following locations:
- Dorsay Community and Heritage Center Entrance, 2365 Concession Road 6, Pickering
- Greenwood Conservation Area, 2290 Greenwood Road, Ajax
- Greenwood Off-Leash Dog Park, Church Street, south of 5th Concession Road, Ajax
- Greenwood Conservation North Entrance – Rodar Parking Lot, 5th Concession Road, Pickering (approximately 200 metres west of Greenwood Road)
Management Plan
The Greenwood Conservation Lands Master Plan (2014) guides TRCA's management of the Greenwood Conservation Lands and what uses are permitted.
Restoration Plan
The Brock Lands Restoration Plan (2011) provides a framework to protect and restore ecological function and resilience to both aquatic and terrestrial systems.
For more information about the Greenwood Conservation Lands and other TRCA properties, visit our Resources page.