Father's Day at Kortright (Kortright Centre for Conservation)
This Father’s Day, step away from the hustle and reconnect with nature at Kortright! We’ve crafted a fun, hands-on day for families to explore the great outdoors together.
Grow new roots in your own backyard!
City partners with LEAF to help homeowners plant trees on their property
We’re making it easier – and cheaper – for you to add more trees to your property this spring. The City of Vaughan is partnering with Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests (LEAF), a not-for-profit organization, to deliver a pilot program to grow Vaughan’s tree canopy and bring more trees to our neighbourhoods – starting right in your backyard!
Community Planting (Marita Payne Park Food Forest)
Help us plant native perennials, shrubs and grasses to attract birds, bees and moths. Eligible for community volunteer hours.
Vaughan’s first ever Festa d’Italia was ‘fantastica’
Thousands came out to celebrate Italian culture, food, music and more!
Italian culture, food, music and community spirit took centre stage this weekend in Vaughan! On June 1, thousands of residents and visitors gathered at Boyd Conservation Park for the City of Vaughan’s first ever Festa d’Italia to enjoy a full day of free entertainment, activities and fun!
Splashpads are open daily!
Great news – our splashpads are opening early this year! It’s going to be warm this week – so take some time to cool down with this fun, free summer activity.
The City of Vaughan’s splashpads are now open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.! Please note, splashpad openings are subject to weather and surface conditions.
Stay cool at the following splashpad locations: