Stay cool this weekend

As you get ready to enjoy the weekend, remember there are many ways to beat the heat in Vaughan – plan to visit one of the City of Vaughan’s splashpads or the Thornhill Outdoor Pool!

Splashpads

All splashpad locations are open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., subject to weather and surface conditions. Please note, the splashpads at Crieff Parkette (45 Crieff Ave.) and Melville Park (201 Melville Ave.) are closed until further notice for repairs. But don’t worry! There are 18 other locations for you to enjoy.

Find a splashpad near you:

Ward 1

• Mackenzie Glen District Park (220 Cranston Park Ave.)
• Maple Airport Park (121 Avro Rd.)
• Maple Lions Park (350 Cunningham Dr.)
• Secord Park (15 Secord Ave.)

Ward 2

• Father Bulfon Park (199 Forest Dr.)
• Mapes Park (190 Mapes Ave.)
• McClure Meadows Park (8921 Martin Grove Rd.)
• Sonoma Heights Community Park (100 Sunset Ridge)
• Vaughan Mills Park (601 Vaughan Mills Rd.)

Ward 3

• Anthony Locilento Park (351 Velmar Dr.)
• Chancellor District Park (430 Chancellor Dr.)
• Chatfield District Park (100 Lawford Rd.)
• Matthew Park (1 Villa Royale Ave.)

Ward 4

• North Thornhill Community Centre (300 Pleasant Ridge Ave.)

Ward 5

• Concord/Thornhill Regional Park (299 Racco Pkwy.)
• Dufferin District Park (1441 Clark Ave. W.)
• Wade Gate Park (151 Wade Gate)
• Thornhill Green Park (19 Beverley Glen Blvd.)

For more information, including maps of the splashpad locations, visit vaughan.ca/splashpads.

Thornhill Outdoor Pool

The Thornhill Outdoor Pool, located at 26 Old Yonge St., is also open to cool off. There are designated times for recreational, length and parent and tot swims as well as aquafitness classes.

Pre-registration and pre-payment are recommended – you can schedule your timeslot at

vaughan.perfectmind.com. Limited spots will be available for walk-ins prior to the start of a recreational activity. The family changeroom remains closed for the season due to ongoing maintenance.

The Thornhill Outdoor Pool is cashless. Debit, credit or cheque are the only acceptable forms of payment. For schedules and fees, visit vaughan.ca/swim.

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