Category Archives: Sports and recreation

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

November 20, 2024

Continue reading It’s beginning to look a lot like winter recreation season!


Help finalize designs for three City playgrounds on track for replacement in 2025

October 21, 2024

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. Continue reading Help finalize designs for three City playgrounds on track for replacement in 2025


City receives $175,000 from Government of Canada for Guelph Junction Railway Multi-Use Trail project

October 16, 2024

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. Continue reading City receives $175,000 from Government of Canada for Guelph Junction Railway Multi-Use Trail project


Sportsfields and ball diamond updates

August 23, 2024

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


Fall recreation programs are just around the corner!

August 21, 2024

Continue reading Fall recreation programs are just around the corner!


Pool at Victoria Road Recreation Centre to be closed September 2-22

August 19, 2024

Continue reading Pool at Victoria Road Recreation Centre to be closed September 2-22


Evergreen Seniors Centre closed for the month of September

August 14, 2024

Continue reading Evergreen Seniors Centre closed for the month of September


Outdoor pools and splash pads

July 25, 2024

Operating hours for Guelph’s outdoor swimming pool, splash pads and wading pools Continue reading Outdoor pools and splash pads


Guelph Junction Railway Multi-Use Trail to run from Woolwich Street to Woodlawn Road

June 18, 2024

The City of Guelph is planning a new multi-use trail within the Guelph Junction Railway (GJR) corridor, connecting Woolwich Street to Woodlawn Road. Continue reading Guelph Junction Railway Multi-Use Trail to run from Woolwich Street to Woodlawn Road


Hanlon Creek Park trail closures for trail paving and repair begin in July

June 14, 2024

Several trail sections in Hanlon Creek Park to undergo paving and repair in July Continue reading Hanlon Creek Park trail closures for trail paving and repair begin in July


Gosling Gardens Park trail closures for trail paving and repair

June 14, 2024

Several trail sections in Gosling Gardens Park to undergo paving and repair in June Continue reading Gosling Gardens Park trail closures for trail paving and repair


Have your say on a proposed disc golf course at Margaret Greene Park

June 5, 2024

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. Continue reading Have your say on a proposed disc golf course at Margaret Greene Park


Guelph’s Riverside Park Floral Clock blooms with Indigenous Heritage this June

May 30, 2024

Continue reading Guelph’s Riverside Park Floral Clock blooms with Indigenous Heritage this June


Community thrives in Guelph throughout June is Recreation and Parks Month and beyond

May 28, 2024

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. Continue reading Community thrives in Guelph throughout June is Recreation and Parks Month and beyond


Riverside Park carousel and miniature train

May 27, 2024

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


Get your head in the game and have your say in the Outdoor Sports Facility Strategy by June 30

May 15, 2024

Continue reading Get your head in the game and have your say in the Outdoor Sports Facility Strategy by June 30


Margaret Greene Park Splash Pad Construction

May 3, 2024

Continue reading Margaret Greene Park Splash Pad Construction


The people have spoken: New playground designs announced for three Guelph playgrounds

May 1, 2024

Continue reading The people have spoken: New playground designs announced for three Guelph playgrounds


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!


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


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


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