Recreation
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Get ready for winter recreation programs!
Program schedules are now available. Registration opens December 11. Guelph, Ont., November 20, 2025 – Registration for winter recreation programs starts December 11 at 7:30 a.m. Winter schedules are now live on RecEnroll, so you can plan your programs before registration opens. You can register online at RecEnroll, or by phone at 519-837-5699. If you plan to…
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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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Help us review and refine the process for booking City facilities
Guelph, Ont., October 8, 2025 – The City of Guelph is reviewing the Facility Allocation Process, which outlines how we manage rentals and reservations for spaces in Guelph’s community centres, parks and recreation facilities. As we look toward the opening of the new South End Community Centre in late 2026, we’re asking for your input…
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Registration for fall recreation is (almost) here!
Program schedules now available. Registration opens September 4 Guelph, Ont., August 14, 2025 – Registration for fall recreation programs starts September 4 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. Beginning September 4, register online at…
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West End Community Centre will be partially closed in September
Guelph, Ont., August 6, 2025 – From September 2 to 14, parts of the West End Community Centre will be closed and off-limits while a variety of maintenance projects take place, including new flooring. The affected areas include the gym, pool and fitness centre. These affected areas will reopen on September 15. The West End…
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Guelph Recreation introduces the Aquatics Leadership Academy
in RecreationGuelph, 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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Next phase of West End Community Centre improvements begins January 6, 2025
About the project An updated pottery and art space is coming to the West End Community Centre (WECC). The latest work in a series of improvements to the WECC will see the relocation of the Guelph Community Pottery Centre to the Community Centre, along with the additional arts programming space. Once complete, the new pottery…
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Sportsfields 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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Community thrives in Guelph throughout June is Recreation and Parks Month and beyond
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.