Category: Sports and recreation
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Changes coming to City parking lots – no more gates
Guelph is updating all parking lots and parkades so you can get in and out of City parking lots faster and easier, whether you have a permit or not.
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Construction notice: Guelph Junction Railway Multi-Use Trail—Woolwich Street to Woodlawn Road
Notice date: June 12, 2025 What’s happening: We’re building a new multi-use trail along the Guelph Junction Railway (GJR) within the railway corridor, from Woolwich Street to Woodlawn Road. The section of sidewalk along Woodlawn Road between Nicklin Road and the new multi-use trail will also be replaced with a multi-use path. This project is…
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Invasive species removals coming to parks and natural areas starting this spring
Guelph, Ont., March 21, 2025 – We’re working to improve ecological health in our parks and natural areas by removing invasive plant species like buckthorn, Japanese knotweed, dog strangling vine and phragmites australis (also called common reed). Invasive species crowd out native species, threaten ecological integrity of parks and natural areas, and reduce habitat for…
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Guelph Recreation introduces the Aquatics Leadership Academy
Guelph, Ont., March 14, 2025 – Dive into leadership! Guelph Recreation has a new Aquatics Leadership Academy plan for those looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in aquatic leadership or become a certified swim instructor or lifeguard. This plan allows residents of Guelph to pay a one-time fee of $300 to register for all…
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Market Square wading pool status
Hours and status of Market Square skating rink/wading pool
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Help us design three City playgrounds on track for replacement in 2026
Your input can help shape three City of Guelph playgrounds scheduled for replacement in 2026: O’Connor Lane Park, Severn Drive Park and Woodland Glen Park.
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Holiday hours for City of Guelph facilities and services
Holiday hours for City of Guelph facilities and programs.
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Calling all gardeners: A new community garden and pollinator habitat is coming your way!
Have your say by February 28, 2025 February 10, 2025 – Got a green thumb? We want to hear your feedback on the layout and locations for a new community garden proposed for Golfview Park and a pollinator habitat proposed for a site near Preservation Park off Southcreek Trail. Have your say on the proposed…
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Next phase of West End Community Centre improvements begins January 6, 2025
About the project An updated pottery and art space is coming to the West End Community Centre (WECC). The latest work in a series of improvements to the WECC will see the relocation of the Guelph Community Pottery Centre to the Community Centre, along with the additional arts programming space. Once complete, the new pottery…
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Help finalize designs for three City playgrounds on track for replacement in 2025
We want your input as we prepare final designs for three City of Guelph playgrounds scheduled for replacement in 2025: Colonial Drive Park, Holland Crescent Park and Highview Park.
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City receives $175,000 from Government of Canada for Guelph Junction Railway Multi-Use Trail project
The City of Guelph is pleased to be receiving an investment of $175,000 from the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario for the City’s Guelph Junction Railway Multi-Use Trail project.
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Sportsfields and Ball Diamond Updates
Staff will make the decision by 2 p.m. if sportsfields are to be closed for the duration of the day and evening.
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Fall recreation programs are just around the corner!
Program schedule now available. Registration opens September 11 Guelph, Ont., August 21, 2024 – Registration for fall recreation programs starts September 11 at 7:30 a.m. Program options include swimming, sports and leisure activities. Fall schedules are now live on RecEnroll, so you can plan your programs before registration opens. Beginning September 11, register online at…
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Evergreen Seniors Centre closed for the month of September
The closure is due to maintenance and facility improvements Guelph, Ont., August 14, 2024 – Guelph’s Evergreen Seniors Centre will be closed from September 1-30 for maintenance and improvements. Improvements include new flooring and cabinetry. Bistro 683 During the closure, Bistro 683 will take pre-orders and payment for five-packs of frozen meals. Ordering will happen…
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Outdoor pools and splash pads
Operating hours for Guelph’s outdoor swimming pool, splash pads and wading pools
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Guelph Junction Railway Multi-Use Trail to run from Woolwich Street to Woodlawn Road
The City of Guelph is planning a new multi-use trail within the Guelph Junction Railway (GJR) corridor, connecting Woolwich Street to Woodlawn Road.
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Hanlon Creek Park trail closures for trail paving and repair begin in July
Several trail sections in Hanlon Creek Park to undergo paving and repair in July
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Gosling Gardens Park trail closures for trail paving and repair
Several trail sections in Gosling Gardens Park to undergo paving and repair in June
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Have your say on a proposed disc golf course at Margaret Greene Park
We’ve added a new temporary short disc golf loop at Margaret Greene Park (80 Westwood Road) and want to know if you think a disc golf course is a good fit for this park.
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Community thrives in Guelph throughout June is Recreation and Parks Month and beyond
June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM), an annual initiative led by Parks and Recreation Ontario, is just around the corner! It’s the perfect time to enjoy the City’s outdoor spaces and recreation programs, fun places and activities that offer ways to connect with the community and embrace an active lifestyle.
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Riverside Park carousel and miniature train
Riverside Park rides: carousel and miniature train operating hours, tickets and passes.
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The people have spoken: New playground designs announced for three Guelph playgrounds
Construction scheduled for spring 2024 Guelph, Ont., May 1, 2024 – The results are in! New playground designs have been chosen for Dovercliffe Park, Howitt Park, and University Village Park. Construction will start this spring and be complete by the end of fall 2024. We’ll share on our Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) feeds when…
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Three City of Guelph playgrounds on track for replacement in 2025
We want your input on three City of Guelph playgrounds scheduled for replacement in 2025: Colonial Drive Park, Holland Crescent Park and Highview Park.
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Outdoor community ice rinks
Guelph’s outdoor skating rinks are maintained by neighbourhood volunteers. These unsupervised ice rinks are for everyone to enjoy.