Category Archives: Parks and trails

We want your input as we prepare final designs for three City of Guelph playgrounds scheduled for replacement in 2025: Colonial Drive Park, Holland Crescent Park and Highview Park. Continue reading Help finalize designs for three City playgrounds on track for replacement in 2025

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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. Continue reading City receives $175,000 from Government of Canada for Guelph Junction Railway Multi-Use Trail project

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

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The City of Guelph is planning a new multi-use trail within the Guelph Junction Railway (GJR) corridor, connecting Woolwich Street to Woodlawn Road. Continue reading Guelph Junction Railway Multi-Use Trail to run from Woolwich Street to Woodlawn Road

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Several trail sections in Hanlon Creek Park to undergo paving and repair in July Continue reading Hanlon Creek Park trail closures for trail paving and repair begin in July

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Several trail sections in Gosling Gardens Park to undergo paving and repair in June Continue reading Gosling Gardens Park trail closures for trail paving and repair

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We’ve added a new temporary short disc golf loop at Margaret Greene Park (80 Westwood Road) and want to know if you think a disc golf course is a good fit for this park. Continue reading Have your say on a proposed disc golf course at Margaret Greene Park

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Kiinwi gda’aawmi Chi Naakinigwewin Bemaadizijik”   Translation: We are all Treaty People  “Dakokiiwin Maamwi”  Translation: Taking Steps Together  Guelph, Ont., ​May 30, 2024​ – In celebration of National Indigenous History Month this June, the City of Guelph is excited to unveil a new and exciting partnership with the Moccasin Identifier Project. This initiative will see the transformation of our historic Floral Clock at Riverside Park to include moccasins, representing the treaty partners of this area.   The Riverside Floral Clock will display two large moccasins in the Anishnaabe design with the words “We are all Treaty People” along the bottom. This message encapsulates the spirit of unity and recognition of treaties. It also serves as a reminder of the living history and ongoing contributions of Indigenous Peoples… Continue reading Guelph’s Riverside Park Floral Clock blooms with Indigenous Heritage this June

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June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM), an annual initiative led by Parks and Recreation Ontario, is just around the corner! It’s the perfect time to enjoy the City’s outdoor spaces and recreation programs, fun places and activities that offer ways to connect with the community and embrace an active lifestyle. Continue reading Community thrives in Guelph throughout June is Recreation and Parks Month and beyond

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

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80 Westwood Road Notice date: May 3, 2024 About the project The City is constructing a new splash pad and shade structure at Margaret Greene Park between the existing playground and washroom building. The parking lot near the playground and new splash pad will also be expanded. Work begins May 13 Work is expected to start on or about Monday, May 13 and be complete in fall 2024, weather permitting. Lane reductions There will be no lane reductions on Westwood Avenue during construction. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not planned; however, delays could be expected. Washroom building and water bottle filling station The washroom building and water bottle filling station will… Continue reading Margaret Greene Park Splash Pad Construction

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Construction scheduled for spring 2024  Guelph, Ont., May 1, 2024 – The results are in! New playground designs have been chosen for Dovercliffe Park, Howitt Park, and University Village Park.  Construction will start this spring and be complete by the end of fall 2024. We’ll share on our Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) feeds when the new playgrounds are open.  Dovercliffe Park  38 Dovercliffe Road  The new playground at Dovercliffe Park will feature four distinct play areas with a colourful climber section, a rainbow slide, a playhouse, and a tall play area with shade. There will also be three straight slides and one curly slide, plus a separate swing set with two accessible swings, two toddler swings and two swings for older kids.  Design by:… Continue reading The people have spoken: New playground designs announced for three Guelph playgrounds

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We supply the bags, you supply the help Register for Clean and Green Guelph, Ont., March 18, 2024 – Registration for this year’s Clean and Green spring community cleanup is open. Give back to the spaces that have given us so much by signing up to clean Guelph’s parks, trails and open spaces during the month of April. We invite you to join in this collective effort this spring: individuals, teams, businesses, neighbourhood and community groups, adults, and children – all are welcome. Let’s make this year our biggest clean up yet! Register by selecting a space from our map; this will help ensure we’re not all cleaning the same places. If you’re feeling keen to clean, you can sign up to clean more than… Continue reading Give back to Guelph parks: Sign up for Clean and Green

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Guelph, Ont., March 13, 2024 – 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 weed). Invasive species crowd out native species, threaten ecological integrity of parks and natural areas, and reduce habitat for wildlife. Removing both invasive species before they establish and spread protects our parks and natural areas.  Removals take place between the months of March to November using mechanical and herbicide methods. The work for each site takes three to five days to complete, weather permitting, and signs will be installed in each location during the treatment.   Please stay out of work areas when signs are present  Both Garlon™ and Roundup… Continue reading Invasive species removals coming to parks and natural areas starting this spring

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Drew Park, located at 29 Drew Street, is getting revitalized! We’re replacing the playground equipment and reworking the entire park space—and you can help by sharing your ideas. Continue reading We’re revitalizing Drew Park and you can help!

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Have your say by February 28 February 7, 2024 – A community garden has been proposed for Skov Park, located near the intersection of Eramosa Road and Victoria Road. There are two options being considered for the garden’s layout and location. Have your say on the proposed community gardens What is a community garden? Community gardens are vibrant spaces that not only offer an opportunity for residents to engage in providing a local food source, but also foster a sense of community and connection with nature. They also promote biodiversity by providing additional habitat for wildlife like insects and birds. The Skov Park community garden would be used by volunteers to grow and harvest vegetables, culinary herbs, pollinator-friendly plants and may include some small fruiting… Continue reading New community garden proposed for Skov Park

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We want your input on three City of Guelph playgrounds scheduled for replacement in 2025: Colonial Drive Park, Holland Crescent Park and Highview Park. Continue reading Three City of Guelph playgrounds on track for replacement in 2025

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Construction planned for summer 2024 Guelph, Ont., January 24, 2024 – The community has spoken! Margaret Greene Park is going even greener with the addition of a natural–themed splash pad design, which was the preferred option selected by Guelph residents. Splash pad design features  We considered all of the comments submitted by the community and the Accessibility Advisory Committee to inform the final concept design for the splash pad, which includes:  A large shade structure in a natural leaf theme  Two accessible paths from the parking lot and one to the existing playground  A variety of seating options including accessible picnic–style tables  A seat wall near the splash zone to allow inclusive interaction with the water  A variety of highly-visible water features  View the Margaret… Continue reading See the final splash pad design for Margaret Greene Park

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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

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