Category Archives: Sports and recreation

Give back to Guelph parks: Sign up for Clean and Green

March 18, 2024

Continue reading Give back to Guelph parks: Sign up for Clean and Green


Invasive species removals coming to parks and natural areas starting this spring

March 13, 2024

Continue reading Invasive species removals coming to parks and natural areas starting this spring


We’re revitalizing Drew Park and you can help!

March 5, 2024

Drew Park, located at 29 Drew Street, is getting revitalized! We’re replacing the playground equipment and reworking the entire park space—and you can help by sharing your ideas. Continue reading We’re revitalizing Drew Park and you can help!


Market Square ice rink status

March 5, 2024

Hours and status of Market Square skating rink/wading pool Continue reading Market Square ice rink status


Sports fields and ball diamond updates

March 3, 2024

Staff will make the decision by 2 p.m. if sports fields are to be closed for the duration of the day and evening. Continue reading Sports fields and ball diamond updates


Spring into action with Guelph recreation programs

February 28, 2024

Starting March 20 at 7:30 a.m., you can register for recreation programs running April to September 2024. Continue reading Spring into action with Guelph recreation programs


New community garden proposed for Skov Park

February 7, 2024

Continue reading New community garden proposed for Skov Park


Three City of Guelph playgrounds on track for replacement in 2025

February 6, 2024

We want your input on three City of Guelph playgrounds scheduled for replacement in 2025: Colonial Drive Park, Holland Crescent Park and Highview Park. Continue reading Three City of Guelph playgrounds on track for replacement in 2025


New for 2024: Summer camp registration day is February 14

January 24, 2024

Starting February 14 at 7:30 a.m., you can register kids for City summer camps. Continue reading New for 2024: Summer camp registration day is February 14


See the final splash pad design for Margaret Greene Park

January 24, 2024

Continue reading See the final splash pad design for Margaret Greene Park


It’s beginning to look a lot like winter recreation registration season

November 29, 2023

Program schedule now available, registration opens December 13 Continue reading It’s beginning to look a lot like winter recreation registration season


Get ready to dive in! City of Guelph breaks ground at future site of the South End Community Centre on October 17

October 17, 2023

The City of Guelph celebrated the start of construction for the highly-anticipated South End Community Centre with an on-site groundbreaking on October 17. Continue reading Get ready to dive in! City of Guelph breaks ground at future site of the South End Community Centre on October 17


Guelph Lab research project looks at experiences with and availability of public washrooms across city

September 15, 2023

The Guelph Lab, a collaboration between the City of Guelph and the University of Guelph’s Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, is mapping public washrooms across the city. Continue reading Guelph Lab research project looks at experiences with and availability of public washrooms across city


City of Guelph planting mini forest with big impact

September 6, 2023

Continue reading City of Guelph planting mini forest with big impact


Riverside Park carousel and miniature train

June 28, 2023

Riverside Park rides: carousel and miniature train operating hours, tickets and passes. Continue reading Riverside Park carousel and miniature train


Council moves forward with plan to build $115 million South End Community Centre

March 28, 2023

Continue reading Council moves forward with plan to build $115 million South End Community Centre


City of Guelph recommends path forward for construction of the South End Community Centre

February 23, 2023

Continue reading City of Guelph recommends path forward for construction of the South End Community Centre


Outdoor community ice rinks

March 16, 2022

Guelph’s outdoor skating rinks are maintained by neighbourhood volunteers. These unsupervised ice rinks are for everyone to enjoy. Continue reading Outdoor community ice rinks