Guelph’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
Category Archives: Parks and trails
Help us name new Guelph trail and parks
October 28, 2020Construction 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
UPDATED: 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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
City following medical officer’s advice to close play structures, skate park, fenced dog park
March 23, 2020Outdoor 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
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
Ash tree removal in Preservation Park starts January 13
December 17, 2019We’re removing ash and hazard trees from Preservation Park starting January 13 that are affected by emerald ash borer. Continue reading Ash tree removal in Preservation Park starts January 13
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
Temporary trail closure: Downtown Trail/TransCanada Trail alongside Goldie Mill Park
August 27, 2019Part of the Downtown Trail/TransCanada Trail that runs past Goldie Mill Park will be closed for restoration work starting August 27 until further notice. Continue reading Temporary trail closure: Downtown Trail/TransCanada Trail alongside Goldie Mill Park
City’s Leash Free Policy now in effect
July 18, 2019The City’s new Leash Free Policy changes how dog owners use sports fields as leash-free areas and paves the way for fenced dog parks. Continue reading City’s Leash Free Policy now in effect
Trail improvements coming to Crane Park starting July 15
July 10, 2019Trail improvements are starting as a part of the next phase of the Crane Park Revitalization Project starting on July 15, 2019. Continue reading Trail improvements coming to Crane Park starting July 15
Your parks. Your recreation. Your voice.
June 6, 2019The City of Guelph is updating its Parks and Recreation Master Plan to guide how it plans for the future development of recreational services and infrastructure in Guelph. Continue reading Your parks. Your recreation. Your voice.
Construction of Cedarvale Avenue Park starts June 10
June 5, 2019Construction of Cedarvale Avenue Park starts June 10 and will be completed by fall, weather permitting. Please stay out of the fenced area for safety. Continue reading Construction of Cedarvale Avenue Park starts June 10
Indigenous community partners with City to create Sacred Fire space in Royal City Park
June 3, 2019Local First Nations, Métis, Mixed Ancestry, Inuit and the City of Guelph are excited to share the completion of a Sacred Fire space located in Royal City Park. Continue reading Indigenous community partners with City to create Sacred Fire space in Royal City Park
Leash Free Policy lays the framework for fenced dog parks
May 9, 2019The City’s draft Leash Free Policy has been posted on the City’s website, outlining the framework for the future of off-leash dogs in Guelph parks. Continue reading Leash Free Policy lays the framework for fenced dog parks
Clean and green collects a hippo’s worth of garbage
April 30, 2019A record number of parks, trails and green spaces were cleared of 3,300 kilograms during Clean and Green this past Saturday. Continue reading Clean and green collects a hippo’s worth of garbage
New Parkland Dedication Bylaw in effect January 31
January 29, 2019Council has approved a new Parkland Dedication Bylaw that will be implemented January 31. Continue reading New Parkland Dedication Bylaw in effect January 31
Council reviews Parkland Dedication Bylaw January 14
January 4, 2019Council will consider an updated Parkland Dedication Bylaw at the January 14 Committee of the Whole meeting. The Bylaw goes to Council January 28. Continue reading Council reviews Parkland Dedication Bylaw January 14
Phase one trail improvements coming to Crane Park starting September 5
August 27, 2018The City is working in Crane Park starting September 5, 2018 to improve the existing trail and remove invasive buckthorn. Continue reading Phase one trail improvements coming to Crane Park starting September 5