#PlayVaughanLocal this fall!

Nov. 2, 2021 1:00 p.m.
​Find out which City park amenities are open and closed for the season


Colder weather doesn’t mean the outdoor fun has to end! The City of Vaughan invites you to get some exercise and fresh air while spending time at local parks this fall. Visit vaughan.ca/PlayVaughanLocal for your guide to everything available to explore.

Park amenities

The City’s parks offer a variety of outdoor activities for all ages to enjoy. The following amenities remain open until the end of November 2021, weather permitting:

  • Basketball courts
  • Bocce courts
  • Outdoor exercise equipment
  • Playgrounds
  • Skateboard parks
  • Tennis and pickleball courts

Artificial soccer fields are open until Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, weather permitting.

The following amenities are now closed for the season:

  • Baseball diamonds
  • Natural soccer fields
  • Volleyball courts

All washroom facilities in parks are now closed for the season and will reopen in May 2022. Parking lots, excluding at North Thornhill Regional Park, Concord Thornhill Regional Park and Bindertwine Park, are closed. Please note, aside from walkways, park amenities are not maintained throughout the winter. The off-leash dog park at 299 Racco Pkwy remains open all year.

Trails and neighbourhood walks

Vaughan’s trails and neighbourhood walks are available to enjoy year round! Choose from 12 different trails throughout the city: Jersey Creek Neighbourhood Walk, Mackenzie Glen Neighbourhood Walk, Maple Nature Reserve Nature Walk, Marita Payne Neighbourhood Walk, North Maple Regional Park Nature Walk, Peter Rupert Neighbourhood Walk, Rainbow Creek Neighbourhood Walk, Riverwalk Neighbourhood Walk, Sonoma Heights Neighbourhood Walk, Sugarbush Nature Walk, Vellore Neighbourhood Walk and William Granger Greenway Nature Walk. There’s one for all ages, abilities and comfort levels. Visit vaughan.ca/GreatWalks for more information and maps of top trails or the Parks and Trails webpage for an interactive view of all trails and parks throughout the city.

The Great Walks of Vaughan walking trail guide (PDF) and the City’s Great Walks of Vaughan map legend (PDF) are also available.

If you take pictures while enjoying the outdoors in Vaughan, share your good times on social media with the hashtag #PlayVaughanLocal. Let your neighbours know there is plenty of fun to be had in Vaughan’s beautiful outdoors – just steps away from home. Visit vaughan.ca/PlayVaughanLocal for more information on all outdoor activities within the city.

The City urges everyone to continue to do their part to help stop the spread of COVID-19 while visiting outdoor amenities. It’s important to follow all York Region public health guidelines – including practising physical distancing from others and washing and sanitizing your hands thoroughly and often, among others.

Those who feel unwell, and believe they have symptoms related to COVID-19, should contact York Region Public Health at 1-800-361-5653 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.

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