Washrooms open in our parks and along trails. Continue reading Park washrooms are open for the season
Category Archives: Recreation
Park washrooms are open for the season
July 28, 2021City of Guelph services during COVID-19
July 28, 2021Guelph’s municipal programs and services during COVID-19. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter using #COVID19Guelph for updates. Continue reading City of Guelph services during COVID-19
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
Sports fields and ball diamonds updates
July 9, 2021Staff 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 fields and ball diamonds updates
Outdoor pools and splash pads
June 29, 2021Operating hours for Guelph’s outdoor swimming pool, splash pads and wading pools Continue reading Outdoor pools and splash pads
Register for summer camp and outdoor programs starting June 9
June 8, 2021Registration for summer camp and outdoor recreation programs opens on June 9. Continue reading Register for summer camp and outdoor programs starting June 9
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
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
The Value of One, the Power of Many
April 15, 2021April 18 to 24, 2021 is National Volunteer Week in Guelph! Continue reading The Value of One, the Power of Many
Do you love to write or draw?
March 3, 2021We’re looking for youth and seniors in our community to sign up to be a part of our letter writing program—Greetings from Guelph. Continue reading Do you love to write or draw?
City launches online appointment scheduling for select services
February 25, 2021Commissioner of Oaths appointments, Freedom of Information requests, and picnic shelter reservations can now be booked online. Continue reading City launches online appointment scheduling for select services
Register for spring recreation programs March 3
February 22, 2021Preview registered spring programs (e.g. swimming, fitness classes, and general leisure activities, etc.) at guelph.ca/recenroll. Spring recreation programs start April 6, 2021. Continue reading Register for spring recreation programs March 3
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
Register for winter recreation programs
November 30, 2020Registration begins Wednesday, December 2 at 7:30 a.m. Preview registered winter programs at guelph.ca/guide. Winter recreation programs start January 16, 2021. Continue reading Register for winter recreation programs
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
It’s a green light for new central library, South End Community Centre
October 7, 2020South End Community Centre update includes environmental sustainability plans
September 24, 2020An update on the South End Community Centre is heading to Council on October 5. Continue reading South End Community Centre update includes environmental sustainability plans
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!
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 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
Ontario 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