Category Archives: Recreation

Join the 2025 World Financial Group Masters Grand Slam of Curling Downtown Guelph at the Sleeman Centre from January 14 to 19. To help prepare your visit, we’ve compiled your options for parking below. For special event parking: The $5.50 flat rate applies for the duration of the entire day. Please note – special event parking rates are only available at East and West Parkades. 1) East Parkade (146 Macdonell Street) Rates *$5.50 special event rates apply Tuesday to Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday: 9am to 5pm Payment by debit and credit card upon entry Other Information Sleeman Centre access via level 2 There are 12 total accessible parking spaces on levels 1 and 4 of the parkade with elevators to level 2 Public… Continue reading Event parking information for the Grand Slam of Curling

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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 and arts space will allow for increased participation in pottery programming, more arts programming and improved visitor experience thanks to upgraded amenities, shorter program waitlists and new programs. Construction scheduled for January to July 2025 The construction of the pottery and arts space at the West End Community Centre is scheduled to take place between January and July 2025. Temporary construction zones will be set up in and around the… Continue reading Next phase of West End Community Centre improvements begins January 6, 2025

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Staff will make the decision by 2 p.m. if sportsfields are to be closed for the duration of the day and evening. Continue reading Sportsfields and ball diamond updates

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Program schedule now available. Registration opens September 11 Guelph, Ont., August 21, 2024 – Registration for fall recreation programs starts September 11 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 11, register online at recenroll.ca or by phone at 519-837-5699. If you plan to pay cash or would prefer to register in person, please plan to register at the West End Community Centre or Victoria Road Recreation Centre. Online registration is quick and easy To make registering online even easier, you can add your credit card information to your RecEnroll account ahead of time. Here’s how: Log in to your account on recenroll.ca. Choose… Continue reading Fall recreation programs are just around the corner!

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Guelph, Ont., August 19, 2024 – The pool at the Victoria Road Recreation Centre will be closed from September 2-22, 2024 for maintenance. All aquatics programs and rentals will be unavailable during the closure, while the rest of the recreation centre facilities will remain open and operate as usual. Those interested in swimming are encouraged to visit the West End Community Centre located at 21 Imperial Road South. Information about aquatic programs at the West End Community Centre is available on recenroll.ca. The Victoria Road Recreation Centre, located at 151 Victoria Road North, is a fully accessible, multi-purpose community centre. It has a full range of facilities including an aquatic facility, single-pad arena and community meeting rooms. For more Information Breann Robb, Recreation Supervisor, Aquatics… Continue reading Pool at Victoria Road Recreation Centre to be closed September 2-22

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The closure is due to maintenance and facility improvements Guelph, Ont., August 14, 2024 – Guelph’s Evergreen Seniors Centre will be closed from September 1-30 for maintenance and improvements. Improvements include new flooring and cabinetry. Bistro 683 During the closure, Bistro 683 will take pre-orders and payment for five-packs of frozen meals. Ordering will happen during the last two weeks of August. Although frozen meals are always available for purchase at the Bistro, during the closure, meal pick-up will be limited to Thursday, August 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and again on Thursday, September 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. More information will be provided upon ordering. While the dining room will be closed, this provides folks the opportunity to stock up… Continue reading Evergreen Seniors Centre closed for the month of September

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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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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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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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Construction of the recreation centre to begin this fall Guelph, Ont., March 28, 2023 – Guelph City Council approved an additional budget of $35.5 million for the construction of the South End Community Centre (SECC), bringing the total cost of the project to $115.5 million. “I’m thrilled that Council has given their approval for the additional construction budget so we can move forward with building the South End Community Centre,” says Jayne Holmes, the City’s deputy chief administrative officer of Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise Services. “This is an important investment for our community’s future as we create a space that will bring people together for years to come.” The additional $35.5 million for the budget will come mostly from development charges, consistent with the split of… Continue reading Council moves forward with plan to build $115 million South End Community Centre

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Recreation facility remains a priority to support growing south end   Guelph, Ont., ​February 23, 2023​ – At the March 7 Committee of the Whole, City staff will update Council on a recommended path forward for the construction of the South End Community Centre (SECC).  A report released by staff includes updates on the design, construction timelines, and budget without altering the facilities amenities and environmental sustainability targets. Staff recommends an additional budget of $35.5 million for the project, bringing the total cost of the SECC construction to $115.5 million. The additional budget will primarily be funded from development charges, consistent with the current approved funding already in place leaving approximately $1.8 million to be funded by taxation.   In late 2022, the province released several changes… Continue reading City of Guelph recommends path forward for construction of the South End Community Centre

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