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Guelph has over 1000 hectares of parks and open space where you can find over 70 km of trails and paths, and heritage features including Allan Mill, Goldie Mill, IODE Fountain, Blacksmith Fountain, Riverside Floral Clock Gardens, John McCrae Gardens, Speed Skating Rink Façade, Guelph Farmers’ Market, and the Boathouse.
Park planning and revitalization
- Cedarvale Avenue Park
- Crane Park revitalization
- Dallan Subdivision Park Master Plan
- Eastview Community Park Master Plan
- Ellis Creek Park
- Emerald ash borer (EAB) plan
- Guelph Trail Master Plan
- Guelph Trail Master Plan Update
- Hadati Creek: A critical link
- Norm Jary Park Basketball Complex
- Orin Reid Park Master Plan
- Parks and Recreation Master Plan update
- Starwood Park master plan
- Wilson Farm Park Master Plan
Parkland Dedication Bylaw and reserve funds
Guelph’s Parkland Dedication Bylaw ensures that our parks and open spaces grow along with the rest of the city.
When considering planning and development applications under The Ontario Planning Act the City of Guelph may require applicants to:
- Transfer land for parks or other public recreation purposes
- Provide payment in lieu of parkland
Funds collected through payment in lieu of parkland or the sale of dedicated parkland help the City:
- Purchase new parks
- Build, improve or repair recreational buildings
- Purchase equipment for parks and recreation spaces