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Category Archives: Parks and trails
Portions of Silvercreek skatepark closed starting September 20
September 17, 2021Outdoor pools and splash pads
September 14, 2021Operating hours for Guelph’s outdoor swimming pool, splash pads and wading pools Continue reading Outdoor pools and splash pads
Invasive species removals coming to parks and natural areas
September 8, 2021We’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
Norm Jary basketball complex construction starts August 23
August 17, 2021The old tennis and basketball courts at Norm Jary Park are under construction starting on or around August 23 to build a new basketball complex. Continue reading Norm Jary basketball complex construction starts August 23
St. George’s Park courts closed September 7 for construction
August 9, 2021The St. George’s Park courts will be closed for construction starting September 7 until spring 2022, weather permitting Continue reading St. George’s Park courts closed September 7 for construction
Join us for Park Activation fun at Margaret Greene, Exhibition parks
August 6, 2021Get ready kids, our popular Park Activation program is back for another summer of fun! Continue reading Join us for Park Activation fun at Margaret Greene, Exhibition parks
Park washrooms are open for the season
July 28, 2021Washrooms open in our parks and along trails. Continue reading Park washrooms are open for the season
Trail improvements coming to Crane Park August 3
July 20, 2021Construction at Crane Park starts August 3 to continue the revitalization of trails and natural spaces. Continue reading Trail improvements coming to Crane Park August 3
City prepares to enter step three in Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen
July 14, 2021On Friday, July 16, the Ontario government will further reduce COVID-19 restrictions to allow indoor gatherings, outdoor festivals, visitors to River Run and Sleeman centres, and reopening of museums and recreation facilities. Continue reading City prepares to enter step three in Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen
Reconstruction of five Guelph playgrounds starts July 19
July 13, 2021Guelph, Ont., July 13, 2021 – The City is replacing five Guelph playgrounds starting July 19: Bullfrog Pond, Clair, Kortright Hills, W.E. Hamilton and Westminster Parks. Continue reading Reconstruction of five Guelph playgrounds starts July 19
Council approves Guelph Trail Master Plan update
June 29, 2021Guelph City Council has approved the .updated Guelph Trail Master Plan (GTMP) following community support. Continue reading Council approves Guelph Trail Master Plan update
Vote on designs for Hammill Park by July 7
June 15, 2021We’re starting the process to create a new neighbourhood park located at 51 Skinner Drive, the northwest corner of Starwood Drive and Watson Parkway. Continue reading Vote on designs for Hammill Park by July 7
UPDATED: COVID-safe summer fun at Guelph camps, parks and patios
June 7, 2021Guelph wants people to get outside for some COVID-safe summer fun in City parks, recreation facilities and day camps. Continue reading UPDATED: COVID-safe summer fun at Guelph camps, parks and patios
Updated Guelph Trail Master Plan prioritizes growth, sustainability of trail system
May 27, 2021The City has released the draft Guelph Trail Master Plan (GTMP) for community and Council consideration ahead of the Committee of the Whole meeting on June 7 Continue reading Updated Guelph Trail Master Plan prioritizes growth, sustainability of trail system
Basketball complex coming to Norm Jary Park for 2021
May 17, 2021The old tennis and basketball courts at Norm Jary Park are getting a face lift, turning the space into a basketball court complex in 2021. Continue reading Basketball complex coming to Norm Jary Park for 2021
Council approves names for Guelph parks and a trail
April 27, 2021City Council approved names submitted by the community and the Commemorative Naming Committee for three new Guelph parks and a trail in Guelph. Continue reading Council approves names for Guelph parks and a trail
Centralized Operations Campus recommended to deliver critical services as Guelph grows
April 22, 2021The City’s Operations Campus report, scheduled to go before Committee of the Whole on May 3, recommends a centralized campus of facilities. Continue reading Centralized Operations Campus recommended to deliver critical services as Guelph grows
Construction of new park in Dallan subdivision starts May 3
April 22, 2021Construction at a park in Dallan subdivision, located at 158 Poppy Drive East, will start May 3 and be completed by September 10, weather permitting. Continue reading Construction of new park in Dallan subdivision starts May 3
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
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
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 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
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
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
City 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, 2020Guelph’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
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
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
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
Riverside Park pond and floral clock under construction until spring 2020
November 15, 2019The Riverside Park pond and floral clock areas are under renovation for the winter from now until May 1, weather permitting. Continue reading Riverside Park pond and floral clock under construction until spring 2020
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