Sports and recreation
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A quick Outdoor Sports Facility Strategy check-in to make sure we’re on the right track
Complete the Have Your Say options exercise by June 30 An interactive exercise is available on Have Your Say until June 30 and your participation will help make sure our Outdoor Sports Facility Strategy prioritizes our resources in line with community expectations. We’re hard at work on the strategy, shaping it with the feedback we’ve…
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Riverside Park Floral Clock celebrates 40 years of the Guelph & District Multicultural Festival
Four decades of welcoming, belonging and community connection Guelph, Ont., June 8, 2026 – We’re proud to unveil the 2026 Riverside Park Floral Clock design celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Guelph & District Multicultural Festival and its vital role in fostering an inclusive and welcoming community. This year’s planted design features the phrase “One…
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Construction notice: Silvercreek Skatepark water fountain installation
Notice date: June 1, 2026 What’s happening: We’re installing a water fountain and bottle-filling station next to the pathway west of Silvercreek Skatepark, at 142 Edinburgh Road South. Why: A long-requested feature, the addition of a water fountain and bottle filling station next to the Silvercreek Skatepark has been made possible thanks to a memorial…
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Help us design the new Sloan Hill Park!
Online survey available through Have Your Say until June 17 We need your help to design Sloan Hill Park, a new 0.91-acre neighbourhood park coming to 106 Beaumont Crescent. The Have Your Say survey is open through June 17. Community input on park and playground design options will help make sure we create a space…
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Construction notice: Restored access to South End Community Park during community centre construction
Notice date: May 8, 2026 What’s happening: South End Community Park is opening for the season on May 15, with an adjusted access route while construction on the South End Community Centre is being completed. Why: As the final stages of community centre construction are completed ahead of the grand opening later this year, part…
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Springtime in City parks
Many City park amenities are opening for the season Guelph, Ont., May 1, 2026 – Our Parks team has been hard at work preparing the sports fields and courts across the city for the season. Many of them are now ready for the community to enjoy, with a few needing just a bit more time to…
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Guelph’s Evergreen Seniors Community Centre will be closed this summer for renovations
Guelph, Ont., April 16, 2026 – The Evergreen Seniors Community Centre, located at 683 Woolwich Street in Guelph, will be closed from June 29 – mid-September for renovations. During this time, construction crews will be working in different areas of the building: the men’s and women’s washrooms, the change rooms and the front entrance. The upgrades will focus on creating fully accessible, modern washrooms that support…
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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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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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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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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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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
Guelph, 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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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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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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Riverside Park carousel and miniature train
Riverside Park rides: carousel and miniature train operating hours, tickets and passes.
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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.