Staff will make the decision by 2 p.m. if sports fields are to be closed for the duration of the day and evening. Continue reading Sports field status
Category Archives: Recreation
Sports field status
September 18, 2020Guelph reopens more recreation facilities
September 17, 2020The City is welcoming people back to its recreation centres and arenas for swims, skates, and drop-in and registered program activities. Continue reading Guelph reopens more recreation facilities
City of Guelph restoring services during COVID-19
September 17, 2020The City is restoring municipal programs and services with COVID-19 guidelines in place. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter using #COVID19Guelph for updates. Continue reading City of Guelph restoring services during COVID-19
West End Community Centre reopens in August
July 31, 2020The City welcomes people back to the West End Community Centre for camp, swims and library visits starting next week. Continue reading West End Community Centre reopens in August
City’s summer camps back on for August
July 13, 2020The City of Guelph is offering summer day camp from August 4 to September 4 for children and youth between the ages of four and 12. Continue reading City’s summer camps back on for August
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
It’s Recreation and Parks Month—virtual style!
June 1, 2020It’s time to get active—at home and outdoors—during Recreation and Parks Month Continue reading It’s Recreation and Parks Month—virtual style!
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
To our volunteers, thank you!
April 19, 2020Celebrate the value of volunteering! National Volunteer Week, April 19 to 25. Continue reading To our volunteers, thank you!
Guelph Community Guide: register for spring and summer recreation programs on March 4
February 25, 2020Mark your calendar! Registration day is Wednesday, March 4 (starting at 7:30 a.m.) for spring and summer City recreation programs. Continue reading Guelph Community Guide: register for spring and summer recreation programs on March 4
Day camp for January 21
January 14, 2020We’re offering a Day Camp on Tuesday, January 21 for kids 4–12 years of age. The day includes games, crafts and songs—all wrapped up in one day of fun! Continue reading Day camp for January 21
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
Staff recommends early end to Centennial Pool license agreement
August 22, 2019Centennial Pool has reached the end of its life cycle and is no longer financially sustainable. Continue reading Staff recommends early end to Centennial Pool license agreement
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.
Background and updates on recent Development Charge changes and the new Community Benefits Charge Framework (Bill 108)
May 31, 2019Limitless Guelph receives PRO Award of Excellence
February 7, 2019The City of Guelph’s Limitless Guelph program is receiving a 2019 PRO Award of Excellence from Parks and Recreation Ontario (PRO). Continue reading Limitless Guelph receives PRO Award of Excellence
Outdoor play features arrive at Victoria Road Rec Centre
September 12, 2018Riverside Park playground opens
June 28, 2018Activating Guelph’s parks
June 25, 2018City provides update on South End Community Centre project
June 8, 2018City improves application process for subsidy programs
January 25, 2018City hires architect for South End Community Centre detailed design
November 15, 2017City receives $115,400 from Ontario government
October 2, 2017Celebrate the grand reopening of Guelph’s Victoria Road Recreation Centre
June 20, 2017Guelph Community Pottery Centre finds new permanent home
April 26, 2017Guelph wins Festival and Events Ontario’s “Municipality of the Year” award
March 6, 2017Guelph received the 2017 Municipality of the Year Award from Festivals and Events Ontario Continue reading Guelph wins Festival and Events Ontario’s “Municipality of the Year” award
City publishes quarterly updates on large construction projects
July 14, 2016Ontario announces year-three Seniors Community Grant recipients
June 20, 2016Ontario is investing up to $13,990 in three projects in Guelph and Wellington County through the Seniors Community Grant program, which will help seniors stay connected, active and engaged in their communities. Continue reading Ontario announces year-three Seniors Community Grant recipients
Silvercreek Skatepark opens Thursday afternoon
June 7, 2016Council gives final green light for renovations to start
March 23, 2016On March 31, 2016 Victoria Road Recreation Centre (VRRC) will close to the public for 12 to 15 months while the facility undergoes extensive renovations. Continue reading Council gives final green light for renovations to start
City launches Energize Guelph initiative on February 12
February 10, 2016Natural outdoor ice rinks
January 18, 2016Community ice rinks are maintained by neighbourhood volunteers. You are invited to share the use of these unsupervised ice rinks. Continue reading Natural outdoor ice rinks