Sports and recreation
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Eastview Bike Park pump track now open
New facility features routes for all ages and skill levels Guelph, Ont., August 29, 2025 – The City of Guelph is excited to announce the pump track feature at Eastview Community Park, 800 Watson Parkway North, is officially open. All construction fencing and equipment has been removed, and the community can now enjoy Guelph’s first…
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City report outlines opportunities to shape Guelph Innovation District for future growth
Council direction to guide parks, jobs and heritage in city’s growing east end, while supporting new homes Guelph, Ont., August 28, 2025 – Guelph City Council is considering a proposed plan for the Guelph Innovation District — a major development that will shape how the city grows over the next 50 years. The City of…
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Construction notice: South End Community Park closed September 2 until spring 2026 for community centre construction work
Notice date: August 25, 2025 What’s happening: Construction continues at the site of the upcoming South End Community Centre. To support construction work through the fall and winter, the City is temporarily closing the South End Community Park. The park, located at 25 Poppy Drive West, will close September 2 and will re-open spring 2026.…
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City awarded $11M from the Ontario Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund
The funding will support the new South End Community Centre and renovations to Lyon Pool Guelph, Ont., August 22, 2025 – Earlier today, the City of Guelph welcomed the Honourable Neil Lumsden, Minister of Sport, for the announcement of $11 million in provincial funding through the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund. This funding is…
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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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Discount on 2026 Riverside Park ride season pass for 2025 passholders
2025 season passholders get a 50 per cent discount on a 2026 pass once they go on sale December 1 Guelph, Ont., August 8, 2025 – The Riverside Park carousel and Riverside Express miniature train are popular attractions and a source of fun for many. That’s why we understand the frustration when the rides are…
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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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Construction notice: Eastview Bike Park pump track project update
Notice date: July 23, 2025 What’s happening: We’re working on the finishing touches for the Eastview Bike Park pump track, including testing the features to make sure all project elements and water drainage routes are working as expected. We appreciate the community’s patience and support in staying out of the active construction site. Please be…
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Help finalize the design for Drew Park, back on track for revitalization in 2026
Share your feedback on park designs for Drew Park by August 17 Guelph, Ont., July 21, 2025—We want your input as we prepare a final design for a revitalized Drew Park. In 2024, we announced plans to revitalize Drew Park and gathered community input and visions for space through an engagement survey. Following that initial…
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Construction notice: Highview Park playground replacement August–October 2025
Notice date: July 21, 2025 What’s happening: We’re replacing the playground equipment at Highview Park, at 17 Highview Place. As part of this project we’re also making improvements to the space around the playground, including: Why: Every year the City’s Park and Trail Development team works on life-cycling playground equipment in City parks throughout Guelph.…
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Construction notice: Colonial Drive Park playground replacement July–October 2025
Notice date: July 21, 2025 What’s happening: We’re replacing the playground equipment at Colonial Drive Park, at 181 Colonial Drive. As part of this project, we’re also making improvements to the space around the playground, including: Why: Every year the City’s Park and Trail Development team works on life-cycling playground equipment in City parks throughout…
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Construction notice: Holland Crescent Park playground replacement July–October 2025
Notice date: July 21, 2025 What’s happening: We’re replacing the playground equipment at Holland Crescent Park, at 23 Holland Crescent. As part of this project we’re also making improvements to the space around the playground, including: Why: Every year the City’s Park and Trail Development team works on life-cycling playground equipment in City parks throughout…
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Riverside Park floral clock celebrates 125 years of the Guelph Horticultural Society
Keeping Guelph beautiful for 125+ years Guelph, Ont., July 18, 2025 – It’s a milestone year for the Guelph Horticultural Society: 2025 marks 125 years since the Society’s first charter. This year’s floral clock design commemorates and celebrates the Society’s dedication to enhancing the city’s natural beauty through planting projects, garden maintenance, educational workshops, garden…
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Changes coming to City parking lots – no more gates
Guelph is updating all parking lots and parkades so you can get in and out of City parking lots faster and easier, whether you have a permit or not.
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Construction notice: Guelph Junction Railway Multi-Use Trail—Woolwich Street to Woodlawn Road
Notice date: June 12, 2025 What’s happening: We’re building a new multi-use trail along the Guelph Junction Railway (GJR) within the railway corridor, from Woolwich Street to Woodlawn Road. The section of sidewalk along Woodlawn Road between Nicklin Road and the new multi-use trail will also be replaced with a multi-use path. This project is…
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Invasive species removals coming to parks and natural areas starting this spring
Guelph, Ont., March 21, 2025 – We’re working to improve ecological health in our parks and natural areas by removing invasive plant species like buckthorn, Japanese knotweed, dog strangling vine and phragmites australis (also called common reed). Invasive species crowd out native species, threaten ecological integrity of parks and natural areas, and reduce habitat for…
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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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Market Square wading pool status
Hours and status of Market Square skating rink/wading pool
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Help us design three City playgrounds on track for replacement in 2026
Your input can help shape three City of Guelph playgrounds scheduled for replacement in 2026: O’Connor Lane Park, Severn Drive Park and Woodland Glen Park.
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Calling all gardeners: A new community garden and pollinator habitat is coming your way!
Have your say by February 28, 2025 February 10, 2025 – Got a green thumb? We want to hear your feedback on the layout and locations for a new community garden proposed for Golfview Park and a pollinator habitat proposed for a site near Preservation Park off Southcreek Trail. Have your say on the proposed…
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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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Help finalize designs for three City playgrounds on track for replacement in 2025
We want your input as we prepare final designs for three City of Guelph playgrounds scheduled for replacement in 2025: Colonial Drive Park, Holland Crescent Park and Highview Park.
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City receives $175,000 from Government of Canada for Guelph Junction Railway Multi-Use Trail project
The City of Guelph is pleased to be receiving an investment of $175,000 from the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario for the City’s Guelph Junction Railway Multi-Use Trail project.
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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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Guelph Junction Railway Multi-Use Trail to run from Woolwich Street to Woodlawn Road
The City of Guelph is planning a new multi-use trail within the Guelph Junction Railway (GJR) corridor, connecting Woolwich Street to Woodlawn Road.
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Hanlon Creek Park trail closures for trail paving and repair begin in July
Several trail sections in Hanlon Creek Park to undergo paving and repair in July
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Gosling Gardens Park trail closures for trail paving and repair
Several trail sections in Gosling Gardens Park to undergo paving and repair in June
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Have your say on a proposed disc golf course at Margaret Greene Park
We’ve added a new temporary short disc golf loop at Margaret Greene Park (80 Westwood Road) and want to know if you think a disc golf course is a good fit for this park.
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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.
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Riverside Park carousel and miniature train
Riverside Park rides: carousel and miniature train operating hours, tickets and passes.
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The people have spoken: New playground designs announced for three Guelph playgrounds
Construction scheduled for spring 2024 Guelph, Ont., May 1, 2024 – The results are in! New playground designs have been chosen for Dovercliffe Park, Howitt Park, and University Village Park. Construction will start this spring and be complete by the end of fall 2024. We’ll share on our Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) feeds when…
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Outdoor community ice rinks
Guelph’s outdoor skating rinks are maintained by neighbourhood volunteers. These unsupervised ice rinks are for everyone to enjoy.