Trail through the outdoors!

Now that the weather is warm, are you searching for something to do outside that’s fun for the whole family? Look no further – there are many trails, parks and outdoor amenities available in the city of Vaughan. For a complete list, including maps of trails and parks, visit vaughan.ca/PlayVaughanLocal.

Trails and neighbourhood walks
Put on your walking shoes and enjoy Vaughan’s nature on the City’s various trails and neighbourhood walks. The City’s award-winning Great Walks of Vaughan program includes 12 trails throughout the community:

• Jersey Creek Neighbourhood Walk: This 2.6-kilometre trail wraps along Jersey Creek Park, Chancellor Park and Giovanni Caboto Park and includes local playgrounds, a splash pad, sports fields and picnic areas. What makes this trail unique is it features a dinosaur-themed sandbox and outdoor fitness equipment. For photos and more information, visit the Jersey Creek Neighbourhood Walk webpage.
• Mackenzie Glen Neighbourhood Walk: This 3.2-kilometre trail is part of the Bartley Smith Greenway and wraps around Cunningham Pond and Maple Lions Park and features local playgrounds, splash pads, sports fields and picnic areas. For photos and more information, visit the Mackenzie Glen Neighbourhood Walk webpage.
• Maple Nature Reserve Nature Walk: This 3.2-kilometre looped trail features an immersive nature experience over 35 hectares, including many opportunities for unique flower, plant and wildlife sightings. For photos and more information, visit the Maple Nature Reserve Nature Walk webpage.
• Marita Payne Neighbourhood Walk: This 2.5-kilometre looped trail is part of the Bartley Smith Greenway and wraps around Marita Payne Park and Glen Shields Park. For photos and more information, visit the Marita Payne Neighbourhood Walk webpage.
• North Maple Regional Park Nature Walk: This five-kilometre trail is situated over 80 acres in the park and is surrounded by the natural landscapes of the Oak Ridges Moraine and the Don River. For photos and more information, visit the North Maple Regional Park Nature Walk webpage.
• Peter Rupert Neighbourhood Walk: This 2.8-kilometre trail wraps around Golden Forest Pond, Cook Woodlot and Pheasant Hollow Park and includes playgrounds, sports fields and picnic areas. Visitors can enjoy scenic landscapes, birdwatching and there is also a cycling path. For photos and more information, visit the Peter Rupert Neighbourhood Walk webpage.
• Rainbow Creek Neighbourhood Walk: This 2.2-kilometre trail extends from Mapes Park and Rainbow Creek Park and wraps around the local playground, sports fields and picnic areas. For photos and more information, visit the Rainbow Creek Neighbourhood Walk webpage.
• Riverwalk Neighbourhood Walk: This 1.7-kilometre looped trail extends along the Humber River and Nort Johnson Park, passing picnic areas, sports fields and the seasonal Woodbridge Village Farmers Market. For photos and more information, visit the Riverwalk Neighbourhood Walk webpage.
• Sonoma Heights Neighbourhood Walk: This 2.6-kilometre trail wraps around the Sonoma Greenway and the area’s sports fields, skate park, playground and splash pad. This trail is also accessible around Sonoma Heights Park. For photos and more information, visit the Sonoma Heights Neighbourhood Walk webpage.
• Sugarbush Nature Walk: This 2.4-kilometre looped trail features natural landscapes within a woodlot, a playground and community gardens. The historic Baker House is also on site. For photos and more information, visit the Sugarbush Nature Walk webpage.
• Vellore Neighbourhood Walk: This 4.7-kilometre looped trail features scenic views around the pond and woodlot areas, heritage sites such as the Vellore Heritage Park, hall and school, and additional paths along the area’s playgrounds, sports fields, splash pads and picnic areas. For photos and more information, visit the Vellore Neighbourhood Walk webpage.
• William Granger Greenway Nature Walk: This 8.9-kilometre trail extends from Bindertwine Park to the Boyd Conservation Area and features natural landscapes with unique flowers, plants and wildlife. For photos and more information, visit the William Granger Greenway Nature Walk webpage.

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