The City of Brampton has officially launched its 2025 grass cutting and weed control operations, with crews working to maintain over 850 parks and green spaces across the city. This annual initiative, running through October, is designed to keep Brampton’s outdoor spaces clean, safe, and vibrant while supporting environmental sustainability.
Grass will be cut based on a tiered maintenance schedule tailored to the function and use of each area. High-maintenance zones, such as sports fields, will be trimmed weekly to ensure safety and usability. Medium-maintenance areas, including boulevards and parklands, will be cut every two weeks, while low-maintenance spaces, such as stormwater ponds and valley lands, will be serviced six times during the season.
As part of the “Don’t Mow, Let it Grow” initiative, several naturalized areas—such as floodplains, stormwater ponds, and valleys—will remain untouched to protect pollinators, improve water quality, reduce erosion, and promote biodiversity.
Residents can soon track the city’s mowing schedule with the new Grass Maintenance Tracker Tool, expected to launch by the end of May. This digital map will show where crews have recently cut grass in parks and boulevards. To learn more or report overgrown grass or gardens, residents can use the Brampton 311 app or visit 311brampton.ca.
Weed and invasive plant control is also in full swing. City crews are actively managing weed growth in parks, sports fields, and roadsides, with special focus on invasive species such as hogweed and poison ivy. Enhanced dandelion maintenance is also underway to manage growth in public spaces while balancing support for pollinators.
As a designated Bee City, Brampton continues to advocate for pollinator protection. Residents are encouraged to leave dandelions and longer grass where possible, as they help support butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other critical pollinators responsible for sustaining 75% of staple crops and 90% of flowering plants worldwide. Natural dandelion control methods include mowing at a height of three inches, hand-pulling flower heads, and mulching garden beds.
This year also brings two important by-law updates. Under the new Encroachment By-law, residents are now permitted to plant soft landscape gardens on boulevards, promoting eco-friendly beautification of Brampton’s streets. These gardens contribute to cleaner air, water conservation, and more robust habitats for pollinators.
Additionally, the Ground Cover Maintenance and Prohibited Plants By-law supports naturalized gardens while helping prevent the spread of noxious or invasive species. All ground cover must be trimmed to under 20 centimetres, and any prohibited plants must be removed and destroyed in accordance with provincial guidelines.