Sports and recreation
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Celebrate Earth Day this year by planting trees
Our community tree planting event is back! Guelph, Ont., April 14, 2026 – The City of Guelph is cohosting its fourth annual Earth Day tree planting event in partnership with the Rotary Club of Guelph and Trees for Guelph. Event details Date: Saturday, April 25, rain or shine Location: Hanlon Creek Forest, 335 Laird Road. Parking (including for bikes) and site access will be at…
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Annual invasive species removal work resumes this spring
Guelph, Ont., April 10, 2026 – Each year, we work to improve the environmental health of our parks and natural areas by removing invasive plant species. Invasive species, like buckthorn, Japanese knotweed, dog strangling vine and phragmites australis crowd out native species, threatening balanced ecosystems and reducing habitat for wildlife. Removing invasive species before they…
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Eastview Park closed to motorized vehicles until official spring opening to prevent additional damage
Repairs will be completed and vehicle access will resume later in the spring Guelph, Ont., March 10, 2026 – Recently, Eastview Park (800 Watson Parkway North) experienced significant damage from motor vehicles entering the park space and driving over soil surfaces not designed for vehicle traffic. Repairs will take a significant amount of time and…
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Help finalize the design for Mkinaak Donjibaa Park, a new park in the Kortright East subdivision
Share your feedback on the two design options through the online survey, open until March 25. Guelph, Ont., March 4, 2026 — We’re turning 249 Ambrous Crescent into Mkinaak Donjibaa Park (pronounced Mik-in-ah-k Don-ji-baa Park), and we need your help as we work towards construction of the park in summer 2026. In spring 2025, we…
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Clean and Green – Guelph’s community cleanup is back!
We supply the bags, you supply the help Guelph, Ont., March 2, 2026 – Registration for this year’s Clean and Green spring community cleanup is open. With spring just around the corner, Clean and Green is the perfect opportunity to give back to the spaces that give us so much. Join the movement: sign up to clean Guelph’s parks, trails and open spaces during the…
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Get summer ready with Guelph recreation!
Spring and summer program schedules now available; registration opens March 12 Guelph, Ont., February 19, 2026 – Got a spring in your step? Starting March 12 at 7:30 a.m., you can register for Guelph recreation programs running between April and September. Program schedules are now live on recenroll.ca so you can plan before registration opens. Beginning March…
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Calling all gardeners: New community gardens are coming to Guelph!
Have your say by February 27, 2026 February 9, 2026 – Got a green thumb? Two new community gardens are coming to Guelph and we’d like to hear your thoughts about how they’ll take shape. The first community garden, still in its planning stage, is proposed for Exhibition Park, and the second garden will be planted in Courtney, Goines and Malott Park in…
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Guelph Junction Railway Multi-Use Trail open for use
One-kilometre trail connects the Trans Canada Trail to the Goderich to Guelph Rail Trail Guelph, Ont., January 26, 2026 – The Guelph Junction Railway Multi-Use Trail, a connection between the Goderich to Guelph Rail Trail and the Trans Canada Trail, is now open and available for the community to use and enjoy. Supported by an…
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City of Guelph and GRCA partnering on future of 126.16 acres along Niska Road
Planned land transfer helps provide parkland for the growing Guelph community Guelph, Ont., January 23, 2026 – The City of Guelph and the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) are working on an agreement for the transfer of 126.16 acres of land along Niska Road. Today, the GRCA board gave direction to proceed with working towards…
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Calling all campers! Summer camp season is approaching fast
Camp schedules now available, registration opens February 12 Guelph, Ont., January 22, 2026 – Who’s ready for summer? Registration for summer camp starts February 12 at 7:30 a.m. Activities include games, crafts and summer fun! Camp schedules are now live on recenroll.ca so you can plan before registration opens. Beginning February 12, register online at recenroll.ca, by phone at 519-837-5699. If you…
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Riverside Express train undergoing electrification throughout 2026
Family-favourite amusement ride will return better than ever in 2027 December 17, 2025 The Riverside Express train will be out of service in 2026 as we retrofit the diesel engine with an electric one that is efficient and environmentally friendly. This unique project will take specialized parts, knowledge and time, so we’re making the difficult…
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City parking lots and parkades will require payment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week beginning January 1
Guelph, Ont., December 17, 2025 – As the result of a Council decision during the 2026 budget update, City-owned lots and parkades will require payment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week beginning January 1, 2026. Free 2-hour on-street parking, special event parking, and monthly permit parking will not be affected by this transition.…
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(Updated) City will continue winter bike lane maintenance
Update: December 16, 2025 – Today, Mayor Guthrie issued a Mayoral Direction reinstating funding for winter bike lane maintenance in the City budget. As a result, the City of Guelph will resume winter bike lane maintenance beginning December 16, 2025. Guelph, Ont., December 10, 2025 – Following Council’s approved budget decision, the City is taking steps…
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Help finalize designs for three City playgrounds on track for replacement in 2026
Share your feedback on playground designs for O’Connor Lane Park, Severn Drive Park and Woodland Glen Park by December 17. Guelph, Ont., December 2, 2025—We want your input as we prepare final designs for three City of Guelph playgrounds scheduled for replacement in 2026: O’Connor Lane Park, Severn Drive Park and Woodland Glen Park. Earlier…
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Get ready for winter recreation programs!
Program schedules are now available. Registration opens December 11. Guelph, Ont., November 20, 2025 – Registration for winter recreation programs starts December 11 at 7:30 a.m. Winter schedules are now live on RecEnroll, so you can plan your programs before registration opens. You can register online at RecEnroll, or by phone at 519-837-5699. If you plan to…
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Help update the City of Guelph’s Parkland Dedication Bylaw and craft a Parkland Acquisition Strategy
Working to make sure we have park space for a growing Guelph Guelph, Ont., November 5, 2025 – We need community input as we work to update our Parkland Dedication Bylaw and create a Parkland Acquisition Strategy. Follow along and participate through Have Your Say as we prepare to present both for Council consideration in 2027.…
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Guelph Recreation welcomes our new Pottery and Art Centre
The new centre will open on October 25, 2025, at the West End Community Centre Guelph, Ont., October 16, 2025 – We are excited to announce the opening of our new Pottery and Art Centre for registered programming on October 25, 2025. This new space, inside the West End Community Centre, will serve as a…
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Help us review and refine the process for booking City facilities
Guelph, Ont., October 8, 2025 – The City of Guelph is reviewing the Facility Allocation Process, which outlines how we manage rentals and reservations for spaces in Guelph’s community centres, parks and recreation facilities. As we look toward the opening of the new South End Community Centre in late 2026, we’re asking for your input…
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Construction notice: Guelph Junction Railway Multi-Use Trail—Woolwich Street to Woodlawn Road
Notice date: June 12, 2025 Updated on: October 7, 2025 October 7 update Starting October 8, one eastbound lane on Woodlawn Road (between Nicklin and the Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery) will be closed for about two weeks. Two-way traffic will be maintained but expect some delays. What’s happening: We’re building a new multi-use trail along…
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Construction notice: Eastview Bike Park pump track drainage adjustments
Notice date: September 26, 2025 Update | October 10, 2025: The Eastview Bike Park pump track has reopened for use. Space next to the pump track routes remains fenced off to protect the repair work on the slope and let recent naturalization planting take hold. Please stay out of the fenced-off area while enjoying the…
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Eastview Bike Park pump track now open
New facility features routes for all ages and skill levels Guelph, Ont., August 29, 2025 – The City of Guelph is excited to announce the pump track feature at Eastview Community Park, 800 Watson Parkway North, is officially open. All construction fencing and equipment has been removed, and the community can now enjoy Guelph’s first…
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City report outlines opportunities to shape Guelph Innovation District for future growth
Council direction to guide parks, jobs and heritage in city’s growing east end, while supporting new homes Guelph, Ont., August 28, 2025 – Guelph City Council is considering a proposed plan for the Guelph Innovation District — a major development that will shape how the city grows over the next 50 years. The City of…
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Construction notice: South End Community Park closed September 2 until spring 2026 for community centre construction work
Notice date: August 25, 2025 What’s happening: Construction continues at the site of the upcoming South End Community Centre. To support construction work through the fall and winter, the City is temporarily closing the South End Community Park. The park, located at 25 Poppy Drive West, will close September 2 and will re-open spring 2026.…
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City awarded $11M from the Ontario Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund
The funding will support the new South End Community Centre and renovations to Lyon Pool Guelph, Ont., August 22, 2025 – Earlier today, the City of Guelph welcomed the Honourable Neil Lumsden, Minister of Sport, for the announcement of $11 million in provincial funding through the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund. This funding is…
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Registration for fall recreation is (almost) here!
Program schedules now available. Registration opens September 4 Guelph, Ont., August 14, 2025 – Registration for fall recreation programs starts September 4 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 4, register online at…
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Discount on 2026 Riverside Park ride season pass for 2025 passholders
2025 season passholders get a 50 per cent discount on a 2026 pass once they go on sale December 1 Guelph, Ont., August 8, 2025 – The Riverside Park carousel and Riverside Express miniature train are popular attractions and a source of fun for many. That’s why we understand the frustration when the rides are…
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West End Community Centre will be partially closed in September
Guelph, Ont., August 6, 2025 – From September 2 to 14, parts of the West End Community Centre will be closed and off-limits while a variety of maintenance projects take place, including new flooring. The affected areas include the gym, pool and fitness centre. These affected areas will reopen on September 15. The West End…
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Construction notice: Eastview Bike Park pump track project update
Notice date: July 23, 2025 What’s happening: We’re working on the finishing touches for the Eastview Bike Park pump track, including testing the features to make sure all project elements and water drainage routes are working as expected. We appreciate the community’s patience and support in staying out of the active construction site. Please be…
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Help finalize the design for Drew Park, back on track for revitalization in 2026
Share your feedback on park designs for Drew Park by August 17 Guelph, Ont., July 21, 2025—We want your input as we prepare a final design for a revitalized Drew Park. In 2024, we announced plans to revitalize Drew Park and gathered community input and visions for space through an engagement survey. Following that initial…
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Riverside Park floral clock celebrates 125 years of the Guelph Horticultural Society
Keeping Guelph beautiful for 125+ years Guelph, Ont., July 18, 2025 – It’s a milestone year for the Guelph Horticultural Society: 2025 marks 125 years since the Society’s first charter. This year’s floral clock design commemorates and celebrates the Society’s dedication to enhancing the city’s natural beauty through planting projects, garden maintenance, educational workshops, garden…
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NEW – no more gates at all city owned lots and parkades
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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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
in RecreationGuelph, 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 ice rink 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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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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Sports fields 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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Outdoor pools and splash pads
Operating hours for Guelph’s outdoor swimming pool, splash pads and wading pools
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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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Outdoor community ice rinks
Guelph’s outdoor skating rinks are maintained by neighbourhood volunteers. These unsupervised ice rinks are for everyone to enjoy.