Top five things to do in Vaughan this spring
Are you looking for fun activities to keep you and your family entertained this spring? We’ve got you covered! As the weather warms up, explore scenic trails, visit local parks, discover vibrant public art and more. There’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Here are the top five things to do in Vaughan this spring:
1. Take a stroll along a trail or neighbourhood walk
Lace up your walking shoes and embark on an outdoor adventure on one of the 12 Great Walks of Vaughan. There’s a trail for all ages, abilities and comfort levels. Visit vaughan.ca/GreatWalks for more information and maps. You can also browse 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 of Vaughan’s Great Walks map legend (PDF).
Note, trail access restrictions may be in effect while construction is underway at North Maple Regional Park and along the Peter Rupert Walk. Check vaughan.ca/GreatWalks regularly for project updates and more information.
In addition to the Great Walks of Vaughan, our city has many other local trails to explore, including the Bartley Smith Greenway, William Granger Greenway (Humber Trail) and Nashville Conservation Reserve Trails that form part of the Vaughan Super Trail. Learn more about these trails at vaughan.ca/trails.
2. Discover art created by local and Greater Toronto Area artists
If you’re looking for an art adventure, Vaughan has a new series of 15 public art stops to add to your spring plans! Fifteen traffic signal boxes across the city have been transformed into extraordinary works of art themed on the ART of HEALING through the City’s ARTonBOXES program. Check them out at the following locations:
Ward 1
Melville Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive - Maureen O’Connor, Godsend
North Maple Regional Park at 11085 Keele St. - Jennifer Raetsen, Untitled # 1 Vaka
Jane Street and Fredrick Banting Street - Sandra Scarpelli, Floral Healing
Ward 2
Islington Avenue and Napa Valley Avenue – Alex Bray, In Bloom
Highway 7 and Kipling Avenue - Ziyi Jiang, Song of the Phoenix
Highway 7 and Islington Avenue - Frank Mazzuca, Solus Par Aqua
Ward 3
Weston Road and Ashberry Boulevard - Andre Kan, Fragment/Renewal
Major Mackenzie Drive and Lawford Road - Joanna Katchutas, Iridescent Signs
Ansley Grove Road and Windflower Gate - Meegan Lim, Eternal Bloom, Endless Flight
Ward 4
Bathurst Street and Rutherford Road - Vridhhi Chaudhry, Paper Boat Letters
Interchange Way in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre - Thelia Sanders Shelton, Love Superheroes
Apple Mill Road and Jane Street in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre - Ron Wild, Flower of Life
Ward 5
Clark Avenue and Hilda Avenue - Danielle Cole, Plant Ladies
Atkinson Avenue and Clark Avenue - Ashley Dadoun, River Healed
Yonge Street and Clark Avenue - Rina Gottesman, Home is Where the Heart Is
To learn more, visit vaughan.ca/ARTonBOXES.
3. Enjoy your local park
The City’s parks offer a wide variety of outdoor activities for everyone to enjoy, including:
baseball fields
basketball courts
bocce courts
cricket field
off-leash dog parks
outdoor exercise equipment
pickleball courts
playgrounds
skateboard parks
soccer fields
tennis courts
recreational trails
volleyball court
Visit vaughan.ca/parks for more information on open amenities.
4. Go on a bike ride through the city
Are you looking for a bike path or recreational trail to ride on as warmer weather arrives? There are many options available in the city. Vaughan’s active transportation network consists of the following:
Cycle tracks: For bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters only. Ride in the same direction as traffic. Separated from the road by a curb and buffer.
On-road bike lanes: Marked lanes on the roadway for bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters. Ride in the same direction as traffic.
In-boulevard multi-use pathways: Shared by people walking, using mobility devices and riding bikes, e-bikes or e-scooters. Travel in both directions and keep right.
Recreational trails: Located in parks and open spaces. For walking, mobility devices and bikes only. E-bikes and e-scooters are not permitted.
For more information on Vaughan’s cycling network and trails, visit vaughan.ca/cycling.
5. Stay active with recreational swims plus drop-in recreational sports and family fun
Keep the whole family moving this spring by making a splash at a recreational swim or registering for drop-in recreational sports and game room activities offered at Vaughan community centres.
Recreational swimming
Vaughan’s community centre pools are open to the public for recreational and length swimming, as well as, aquafitness. Regular recreational swim and aquafitness rates apply; children under four years of age are free. Visit vaughan.ca/swim for pool locations and recreation swim schedules.
Drop-in recreational sports
Enjoy unstructured scrimmage play in badminton, ball hockey, basketball, volleyball, table tennis and pickleball. Teams are formed on-site with staff support, and participants can play against individuals with different skill levels or team up with a partner for friendly competition.
Family basketball
Spend quality time on the court during supervised, unstructured family basketball at select gyms. A maximum of six participants is permitted per family, with at least one adult aged 18 or older required to remain on site. Each booking secures one hoop per family per time block. Basketballs are provided. These drop-in sessions are available at Carrville Community Centre, Father Ermanno Bulfon Community Centre and Vellore Village Community Centre.
Bocce
Try indoor lawn bowling at Chancellor Community Centre, Dufferin Clark Community Centre, Maple Community Centre and Father E. Bulfon Community Centre.
Family bowling
Enjoy dedicated family time at the renovated four-lane, five-pin bowling alley at the Maple Community Centre. A minimum of one adult aged 18 or older is required, with a maximum of six bowlers per lane. Each booking secures one lane per family per time block. Participants must wear shoes with non-marking soles.
Registration and pre-payment for recreational sports and recreation swims are available seven days in advance of the scheduled activity for residents of Vaughan and four days in advance for non-residents. Learn more at vaughan.ca/recreation, then go view the schedule and register at vaughan.perfectmind.com.
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