From raccoons and coyotes to skunks and birds, Vaughan is home to many types of urban wildlife. By taking some simple precautions, we can all live in harmony with the animals that share our backyards and parks and keep everyone safe. It starts with not feeding wildlife.

Directly or unintentionally feeding a wild animal will increase its tolerance to people and pets. Feeding animals or leaving food items in parks to attract wildlife is against the law and subject to a $500 fine.

During the hot summer months, there is no better way to cool off then by jumping into a refreshing pool for a dip. But while swimming is a fun activity, it comes with risks.

In recognition of National Drowning Prevention Week from July 16 to July 22, the City of Vaughan is offering family swim lessons, lifeguard fitness challenges and a session on backyard pool safety tips at select pools. This is your chance to learn critical water safety skills that could save your life or others. Here are the programs available:

Two new parks are coming to the Nashville-Kleinburg community – Algoma Park (42 Algoma Dr.) and Nashville Park (639 Barons St.)

These two parks will be built less than one kilometer away from each other, which provides the opportunity for the City to build them with complementary amenities. 

The City of Vaughan’s 29th annual Vaughan Celebrates Concerts in the Park series presented by TD and event sponsor Tim Hortons is well underway! Join us for this free event taking place throughout the summer.

The next concert is on Wednesday, July 19 at Dufferin District Park (1441 Clark Ave. W) featuring The British Legends – Tribute to Elton John, Rod Stewart and David Bowie. So, get ready to dance the night away for an evening of live music and fun!

If you’re looking for an art adventure, Vaughan has 12 new public art stops to add to your plans! One dozen traffic signal boxes across the city have been transformed into extraordinary works of art through the City of Vaughan’s  ARTonBOXES program.

The deadline for the first instalment of the City of Vaughan’s 2023 final property taxes is Thursday, July 27 – do you know all the different payment options available to you?

As a reminder, all City facilities are cashless. Here is how you can pay your property tax bills: