All facilities within parks closing in Vaughan

March 25, 2020 8:30 a.m.
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​City continues to introduce precautionary measures to protect the public from COVID-19


The City of Vaughan is closing all facilities within City parks to the public, effective March 25 at 9 a.m., as a further precautionary measure to keep citizens and staff safe and healthy as the number of cases of COVID-19 continues to rise. 

This is the latest measure taken by the City to encourage social distancing. On March 21, the public was advised to avoid playgrounds as the equipment is not sanitized. Close-proximity activities, like team sports, were also discouraged. Now, sports fields, tennis courts, dog parks and any other facilities within City parks will be closed and should not be used. Signage is being installed to reinforce the closures.

As well, all City facilities, including Vaughan City Hall, community centres and library branches, remain closed to the public. All community centre permits/rentals and recreational and library programming are also cancelled. Many City services continue to be available online at vaughan.ca or by calling Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281. Library services are available at vaughanpl.info. 

The City is taking this opportunity to remind people to:

  • Stay home if you are sick
  • Practise social distancing
  • Wash your hands with soap and water frequently 
Any violations of the park facility closures can be reported to Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281. Calls of this nature will be referred to the City's By-Law and Compliance, Licensing and Permit Services department for investigation. Fines in the amount of $150 to $400 may be laid. 

Those who feel unwell and believe they have symptoms related to COVID-19 should contact York Region Public Health or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000. For additional information and resources on COVID-19, visit York Region's website at york.ca/COVID19. 

To receive the City’s latest COVID-19 updates as they happen, sign up for the City Update eNewsletter at vaughan.ca/CityUpdate and follow the City’s Twitter, Facebook and Instagram channels. 

For more information about City matters, including cancellations, disruptions and postponements, please call Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or visit vaughan.ca. 

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