Category Archives: Sports and recreation

Sports fields and ball diamond updates

September 21, 2023

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 diamond updates


Vote for your favourite playground designs

September 19, 2023

Continue reading Vote for your favourite playground designs


Holiday hours for City of Guelph facilities and services

September 18, 2023

Holiday hours for City of Guelph facilities and programs. Continue reading Holiday hours for City of Guelph facilities and services


Guelph Lab research project looks at experiences with and availability of public washrooms across city

September 15, 2023

The Guelph Lab, a collaboration between the City of Guelph and the University of Guelph’s Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, is mapping public washrooms across the city. Continue reading Guelph Lab research project looks at experiences with and availability of public washrooms across city


City removing hazard trees starting September 2023

September 13, 2023

Continue reading City removing hazard trees starting September 2023


City of Guelph planting mini forest with big impact

September 6, 2023

Continue reading City of Guelph planting mini forest with big impact


Trees, please! National Forest Week is September 17-23

September 5, 2023

Continue reading Trees, please! National Forest Week is September 17-23


Fall recreation programs are just around the corner!

August 30, 2023

Registration for fall recreation programs starts September 13 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. Continue reading Fall recreation programs are just around the corner!


City starting treatment on ash trees for emerald ash borer

August 14, 2023

Continue reading City starting treatment on ash trees for emerald ash borer


Eastview Park splash pad construction to continue through fall 2023

July 19, 2023

Continue reading Eastview Park splash pad construction to continue through fall 2023


City marking ash and hazard trees for removal starting fall 2023

July 11, 2023

Beginning July 2023, the City of Guelph will be marking public trees in parks and natural areas that are hazardous and ash trees infested by the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in preparation for removal later this year. Continue reading City marking ash and hazard trees for removal starting fall 2023


Riverside Park carousel and miniature train

June 28, 2023

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


Outdoor pools and splash pads

June 10, 2023

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


Market Square status

May 30, 2023

Hours and status of Market Square skating rink/wading pool Continue reading Market Square status


Riverside Park amusement ride passes

April 11, 2023

Get your 2023 season’s pass for unlimited rides on the Riverside Park carousel and miniature train. Continue reading Riverside Park amusement ride passes


Invasive species removals coming to parks and natural areas

April 6, 2023

Continue reading Invasive species removals coming to parks and natural areas


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


Parks and Recreation Master Plan: March 2023 progress summary

March 13, 2023

Continue reading Parks and Recreation Master Plan: March 2023 progress summary


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