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 diamonds updates
Category Archives: Sports and recreation
Sports fields and ball diamonds updates
April 20, 2021City of Guelph services during COVID-19
April 19, 2021Guelph’s municipal programs and services during COVID-19. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter using #COVID19Guelph for updates. Continue reading City of Guelph services during COVID-19
Guelph skate park and sports fields closed, playgrounds, trails and dog parks open
April 18, 2021Only leave home for groceries, medical appointments, exercise, essential work or childcare. Continue reading Guelph skate park and sports fields closed, playgrounds, trails and dog parks open
The Value of One, the Power of Many
April 15, 2021April 18 to 24, 2021 is National Volunteer Week in Guelph! Continue reading The Value of One, the Power of Many
Retaining wall assessment at Royal City Park starts April 27
April 13, 2021The work at Royal City Park at the Boathouse Tea Room is expected to start April 27 and be completed the same day, weather permitting. Continue reading Retaining wall assessment at Royal City Park starts April 27
Construction of new Hanlon Creek splash pad and washrooms starts April 19
April 12, 2021Construction of the newly-designed Hanlon Creek Park splash pad and washrooms starts April 19 and is expected to be complete by the end of October 2021, weather permitting. Continue reading Construction of new Hanlon Creek splash pad and washrooms starts April 19
Tennis courts availability
April 6, 2021Hours and opening dates for tennis courts in Guelph parks. Continue reading Tennis courts availability
Give back to Guelph parks: Sign up for Clean and Green
April 6, 2021This year’s Clean and Green community clean up of Guelph’s parks, trails and open spaces will look a little different, but the premise remains the same: give back to the spaces that give so much to us, especially during times like these. Continue reading Give back to Guelph parks: Sign up for Clean and Green
Guelph parks remain open, recreation centres to close
April 1, 2021Ontario government announced a provincewide shut down in an effort to control the spread of COVID-19 and variants of concern. New restrictions will be in effect starting April 3, 2021 until at least May 1, 2021. Continue reading Guelph parks remain open, recreation centres to close
Prime time ice availability (March 29-April 25, 2021)
March 30, 2021Prime time ice available at City facilities. Continue reading Prime time ice availability (March 29-April 25, 2021)
City repairing a channel in Silvercreek Park March 29
March 24, 2021City repairing a channel in Silvercreek Park March 29 Continue reading City repairing a channel in Silvercreek Park March 29
Outdoor community ice rinks
March 15, 2021Guelph’s outdoor skating rinks are maintained by neighbourhood volunteers. These unsupervised ice rinks are for everyone to enjoy. Continue reading Outdoor community ice rinks
Market Square ice rink status
March 10, 2021Hours and status of Market Square skating rink/wading pool Continue reading Market Square ice rink status
Do you love to write or draw?
March 3, 2021We’re looking for youth and seniors in our community to sign up to be a part of our letter writing program—Greetings from Guelph. Continue reading Do you love to write or draw?
City removing Ash trees from Royal City Park starting March 8
February 26, 2021We’re removing 21 ash trees affected by Emerald Ash Borer from Royal City Park starting March 8 Continue reading City removing Ash trees from Royal City Park starting March 8
City launches online appointment scheduling for select services
February 25, 2021Commissioner of Oaths appointments, Freedom of Information requests, and picnic shelter reservations can now be booked online. Continue reading City launches online appointment scheduling for select services
Register for spring recreation programs March 3
February 22, 2021Preview registered spring programs (e.g. swimming, fitness classes, and general leisure activities, etc.) at guelph.ca/recenroll. Spring recreation programs start April 6, 2021. Continue reading Register for spring recreation programs March 3
City launches engagement for potential disc golf course at Eastview Community Park
February 18, 2021Engagement is underway to understand the level of support and any concerns about locating a new nine or 18-hole disc golf course at Eastview Community Park. Continue reading City launches engagement for potential disc golf course at Eastview Community Park
Goldie Mill Park and ruins reopens February 18
February 17, 2021After two years of remediation and repair work, Goldie Mill Park and ruins reopens to the public February 18. Continue reading Goldie Mill Park and ruins reopens February 18
Margaret Greene Park ruled out as power substation site
January 21, 2021The people have spoken: new playground designs announced for five Guelph playgrounds
January 21, 2021New playground designs have been chosen for Bullfrog Pond, Clair, Kortright Hills, Westminster Woods and W.E. Hamilton Parks. Continue reading The people have spoken: new playground designs announced for five Guelph playgrounds
Sleeman Breweries renews the naming rights to the City’s Sleeman Centre for another decade
January 11, 2021The City of Guelph and Sleeman Breweries are renewing a 10-year contract for the naming rights to the Sleeman Centre. Continue reading Sleeman Breweries renews the naming rights to the City’s Sleeman Centre for another decade
Register for winter recreation programs
November 30, 2020Registration begins Wednesday, December 2 at 7:30 a.m. Preview registered winter programs at guelph.ca/guide. Winter recreation programs start January 16, 2021. Continue reading Register for winter recreation programs
We’re listening! Share your thoughts on Guelph’s trails
November 24, 2020We want to hear your feedback on Guelph trails by December 15 at haveyoursay.guelph.ca. Continue reading We’re listening! Share your thoughts on Guelph’s trails
Invasive species removals coming to parks and natural areas
November 16, 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
Guelph enhances COVID-19 screening for sports and scheduled events at City facilities
November 14, 2020Enhanced screening for recreation classes, programs, sports and other scheduled events at City facilities Continue reading Guelph enhances COVID-19 screening for sports and scheduled events at City facilities
Design for new park in Dallan subdivision chosen by residents
November 12, 2020The design for a new park located at 158 Poppy Drive East within Dallan subdivision has been selected. Continue reading Design for new park in Dallan subdivision chosen by residents
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
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, 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
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, 2020City 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
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!
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
Guelph 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
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
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
South section of Silvercreek Park trail closed due to flooding
January 13, 2020The south side of Silvercreek Park trail is temporarily closed due to flooding from Edinburgh Road North to the Hanlon Expressway. Continue reading South section of Silvercreek Park trail closed due to flooding
It’s your voice! Have your say on trails, parks and recreation in Guelph
November 25, 2019How can we improve your trail experience? Do you live close enough to a park? Do you prefer drop-in or registered recreation programs? Continue reading It’s your voice! Have your say on trails, parks and recreation in Guelph