Prime time ice available at City facilities. Continue reading Prime time ice availability (October 31 to November 7)
Category Archives: Sports and recreation
Prime time ice availability (October 31 to November 7)
October 30, 2020Sports field status
October 30, 2020Staff 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 field status
City of Guelph restoring services during COVID-19
October 30, 2020The City is restoring municipal programs and services with COVID-19 guidelines in place. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter using #COVID19Guelph for updates. Continue reading City of Guelph restoring services during COVID-19
Help us name new Guelph trail and parks
October 28, 2020Guelph’s getting a new recreational trail and three parks, and we need your help naming them. Submit name suggestions by November 20. Continue reading Help us name new Guelph trail and parks
Construction notice: Construction at John Galt Park underway to prepare for Locomotive 6167 move
October 22, 2020The City is doing construction in John Galt Park to prepare the site for Locomotive 6167, which is relocating to the park by December 2020. Continue reading Construction notice: Construction at John Galt Park underway to prepare for Locomotive 6167 move
Bristol Street fenced dog park closed November 4 for tree plantings
October 20, 2020Bristol Street’s fenced dog park is closed on November 4 for tree planting. Continue reading Bristol Street fenced dog park closed November 4 for tree plantings
New splash pad and washrooms at Hanlon Creek Park will use 100 per cent renewable energy
October 19, 2020The City has launched a design for the new splash pad and washrooms at Hanlon Creek Park, which will be built in spring 2021. Continue reading New splash pad and washrooms at Hanlon Creek Park will use 100 per cent renewable energy
Glow Guelph: Light up your life at the covered bridge starting October 9
October 8, 2020On October 9, Glow Guelph will transform the covered bridge between Royal City Park and York Road Park with colourful lights every night from dusk until 11 p.m. Continue reading Glow Guelph: Light up your life at the covered bridge starting October 9
It’s a green light for new central library, South End Community Centre
October 7, 2020UPDATED: Covered Bridge and parking lot entrance closed for periods between October 5-9
October 7, 2020The covered bridge will be closed periodically between October 3-9. Continue reading UPDATED: Covered Bridge and parking lot entrance closed for periods between October 5-9
Calling all green thumbs: We’re accepting applications for new community gardens until October 31
October 1, 2020Applications for new community garden proposals are open for the 2021 growing season. Continue reading Calling all green thumbs: We’re accepting applications for new community gardens until October 31
Exhibition and Dovercliffe Park tennis courts closed for construction October 26
September 30, 2020City partners with public health and ARCH to address discarded needles in Guelph
September 25, 2020City partners with public health and ARCH to address discarded needles in Guelph. Continue reading City partners with public health and ARCH to address discarded needles in Guelph
South End Community Centre update includes environmental sustainability plans
September 24, 2020An update on the South End Community Centre is heading to Council on October 5. Continue reading South End Community Centre update includes environmental sustainability plans
Guelph reopens more recreation facilities
September 17, 2020The City is welcoming people back to its recreation centres and arenas for swims, skates, and drop-in and registered program activities. Continue reading Guelph reopens more recreation facilities
Market Square wading pool status
September 8, 2020Hours and status of Market Square skating rink/wading pool Continue reading Market Square wading pool status
Council directs staff to purchase 104 Oliver Street to become a future park
September 2, 2020At a closed meeting on August 24, Council approved that City staff proceed with the purchase of 104 Oliver Street to be developed into a park. Continue reading Council directs staff to purchase 104 Oliver Street to become a future park
Tree removals at Goldie Mill start September 1
August 31, 2020Tree removals at Goldie Mill start September 1 Continue reading Tree removals at Goldie Mill start September 1
Tree removals at Peter Misersky Park start August 20
August 18, 2020We’re removing ash and trees that are dead, dying or causing harm from Peter Misersky Park on August 20, as a part of our annual tree maintenance process. Continue reading Tree removals at Peter Misersky Park start August 20
Voting on Clair Park playground designs to run again until September 7
August 17, 2020The City is relaunching the playground selection process for Clair Park. One of the two renderings released on July 31 was incorrectly posted. Continue reading Voting on Clair Park playground designs to run again until September 7
Fenced leash-free areas at Bristol Street and Peter Misersky Parks now open
August 12, 2020Have your say: We’re replacing four playgrounds in 2021
July 31, 2020You’re invited to choose between playground designs for the four playgrounds that we’re replacing in 2021. Continue reading Have your say: We’re replacing four playgrounds in 2021
West End Community Centre reopens in August
July 31, 2020The City welcomes people back to the West End Community Centre for camp, swims and library visits starting next week. Continue reading West End Community Centre reopens in August
Royal City Park laneway closed to cars until July 31
July 22, 2020Royal City Park’s laneway and parking is closed to cars until July 31 as crews assess trees and clear debris following the storm this past weekend. Continue reading Royal City Park laneway closed to cars until July 31
We’ve got a plan for our ash—do you have a plan for yours?
July 20, 2020We’re continuing to monitor, maintain and remove ash trees impacted by the emerald ash borer on public property and it’s important that you check ash trees on your property too. Continue reading We’ve got a plan for our ash—do you have a plan for yours?
City’s summer camps back on for August
July 13, 2020The City of Guelph is offering summer day camp from August 4 to September 4 for children and youth between the ages of four and 12. Continue reading City’s summer camps back on for August
Construction notice: Riverside Park bandshell building renovations start July 10
July 9, 2020The City is renovating the existing building next to the bandshell located in the north-west corner of Riverside Park. Continue reading Construction notice: Riverside Park bandshell building renovations start July 10
Guelph teams using sports fields for training and practices
July 7, 2020Starting July 13, some Guelph sports fields will be used for team practices and training. Continue reading Guelph teams using sports fields for training and practices
City employee assaulted at Market Square wading pool
June 29, 2020A City of Guelph employee is being tested for COVID-19 after a man intentionally coughed in their face at the Market Square wading pool on Saturday. Continue reading City employee assaulted at Market Square wading pool
Outdoor pools and splash pads
June 24, 2020Operating hours for Guelph’s outdoor swimming pool, splash pads and wading pools Continue reading Outdoor pools and splash pads
Guelph’s COVID-19 recovery efforts well underway
June 17, 2020Guelph City Council approves downtown dining district, increasing support for local non-profit organizations and reinstating parking fees, transit fares Continue reading Guelph’s COVID-19 recovery efforts well underway
City preparing to restart some services
June 12, 2020Work is underway to prepare City buildings, restart services, and ensure processes are in place to keep our community and employees safe. Continue reading City preparing to restart some services
Construction of Dallan subdivision trail starts June 15
June 12, 2020Construction of Dallan subdivision trail will start June 15 and completed in fall 2020, weather permitting. Continue reading Construction of Dallan subdivision trail starts June 15
Replacement of playground equipment at Peter Misersky Park starts July 6
June 11, 2020Peter Misersky Playground will be under construction for one week, weather permitting. Continue reading Replacement of playground equipment at Peter Misersky Park starts July 6
Construction notice: Work on Bristol Street Park fenced leash-free area starts June 29
June 9, 2020Construction of the new fenced leash-free area at Bristol Street Park starts June 29 and will take three weeks, weather permitting. Continue reading Construction notice: Work on Bristol Street Park fenced leash-free area starts June 29
It’s Recreation and Parks Month—virtual style!
June 1, 2020It’s time to get active—at home and outdoors—during Recreation and Parks Month Continue reading It’s Recreation and Parks Month—virtual style!
Guelph recreation programs, permits and events at City facilities cancelled until September 8, 2020
May 29, 2020If you registered for programs or classes, rented a sports field, booked a picnic shelter or reserved any other recreation facility before September 8, 2020, you will receive a refund. Continue reading Guelph recreation programs, permits and events at City facilities cancelled until September 8, 2020
Council approves Clair-Maltby open space system strategy
May 25, 2020Guelph Council approved the Clair-Maltby open space system strategy which plans for 38 hectares of open space, equal to almost 47 Canadian football fields. Continue reading Council approves Clair-Maltby open space system strategy
Community gardens open May 15 under COVID-19 guidelines
May 12, 2020Community gardens in Guelph will open on May 15, following the Provincial Order to include community gardens as an essential service during COVID-19. Continue reading Community gardens open May 15 under COVID-19 guidelines
Mowing and hazard tree removals underway
April 29, 2020We’re resuming hazard tree removals and a reduced schedule of mowing in our parks and sports fields. Continue reading Mowing and hazard tree removals underway
To our volunteers, thank you!
April 19, 2020Celebrate the value of volunteering! National Volunteer Week, April 19 to 25. Continue reading To our volunteers, thank you!
Guelph acting on Provincial order to close all recreation amenities to slow spread of COVID-19, get people to stay home
March 31, 2020The City of Guelph is acting immediately on the Province of Ontario’s order to close all outdoor recreational amenities to slow the spread of COVID-19 Continue reading Guelph acting on Provincial order to close all recreation amenities to slow spread of COVID-19, get people to stay home
City following medical officer’s advice to close play structures, skate park, fenced dog park
March 23, 2020Guelph Sports Hall of Fame welcomes five inductees
March 18, 2020Update (March 18, 2020): The Kiwanis Sports Celebrity Dinner on May 20 is postponed. Anyone who has already purchased tickets will be refunded. Questions can be directed to the Kiwanis Club of Guelph. Continue reading Guelph Sports Hall of Fame welcomes five inductees
Guelph Community Guide: register for spring and summer recreation programs on March 4
February 25, 2020Mark your calendar! Registration day is Wednesday, March 4 (starting at 7:30 a.m.) for spring and summer City recreation programs. Continue reading Guelph Community Guide: register for spring and summer recreation programs on March 4
Outdoor community ice rinks
February 10, 2020Guelph’s outdoor skating rinks are maintained by neighbourhood volunteers. These unsupervised ice rinks are for everyone to enjoy. Continue reading Outdoor community ice rinks
Trees in the city – plaudits for sustainable urban forestry trailblazers
February 5, 2020Media release originally published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the Arbor Day Foundation. Continue reading Trees in the city – plaudits for sustainable urban forestry trailblazers
Invasive species removals coming to parks and natural areas
January 27, 2020This summer, we’re working to improve ecological health in our parks and natural areas by removing invasive plant species like buckthorn and dog strangling vine. Continue reading Invasive species removals coming to parks and natural areas
Proposed changes to fenced leash-free areas going to Council February 3
January 24, 2020A report to Council that outlines next steps for fenced leash-free areas at Peter Misersky, Bristol Street and Lee Street Parks is now online. Continue reading Proposed changes to fenced leash-free areas going to Council February 3
Day camp for January 21
January 14, 2020We’re offering a Day Camp on Tuesday, January 21 for kids 4–12 years of age. The day includes games, crafts and songs—all wrapped up in one day of fun! Continue reading Day camp for January 21