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COVID-19 Updates
UPDATED JANUARY 21:
Preparing to reopen!
Following the Province’s
announcement
that Ontario will be cautiously and gradually easing public health measures, all City of Vaughan community centres, fitness centres and swimming pools will re-open at 50% capacity on
Monday, January 31
.
Vaughan Fitness Centres will operate at 50% reduced capacity; pre-registration for workouts is not required. For details visit
vaughan.ca/fitness
. The re-opening of Al Palladini Fitness Centre will be delayed until February 1 due to flooring installation.
In-person drop-in activities, including recreational
swimming and aquafitness
;
skating and shinny hockey
;
sports and game rooms
; and
fitness classes
will be available at 50% reduced capacity and is based on staffing availability. Pre-registration and pre-payment is available for your convenience at
vaughan.perfectmind.com
. Limited spots will be available for walk-ins prior to the start of a recreational activity. Community centres are cashless; payment can be made at customer service via credit or debit.
In-person winter recreation programs and swim lessons will start on Saturday, February 5 at 50% reduced capacity for a shortened session. Participants will be contacted regarding program details and fees will be pro-rated and participants automatically refunded.
Fitness and pool members are advised to reactive their membership in advance, as an active membership is required to access the fitness centre or pool, otherwise the single-visit fee will be applied. To reactivate your membership email
RecCSD@vaughan.ca
or call Access Vaughan at 905.832.2281.
Vaccine requirements for City programs and facilities
Individuals age 12 and older, including parents/guardians spectating, will be required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received their final dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to entering a City facility, unless the individual qualifies for an exemption. Children turning 12 years of age in 2022 will have a grace period of 12 weeks – or three months – from their birthday, during which they will not need to show proof of vaccination at indoor sports and recreation facilities.
Proof of vaccination:
the use of the
enhanced vaccine certificate
with QR code and the Verify Ontario app is required.
Vaccine receipts without a QR code will no longer be accepted.
The enhanced certificate with QR code is the only acceptable proof of vaccination.
Individuals with a medical exemption are required to present identification and appropriate written documentation from a medical doctor or registered nurse stating the individual is exempt for a medical reason and the time period for the medical reason.
Masks are mandatory when entering, exiting, and travelling throughout the facility, and while watching and/or waiting for participants in programs. Masks must be worn while participating in programs, except during physical activity.
For more information, read the City’s Public Service Announcement ‘
Reminder: vaccine requirements for community centres
’.
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For further inquiries
, email
RecCSD@vaughan.ca
or call
Access Vaughan
at 905-832-2281. For more information, visit the City’s COVID-19 webpage at
vaughan.ca/COVID19
.
Please note:
Maple Community Centre continues to be used as a municipally supported vaccination site on a reduced basis. Garnet A. Williams Community Centre is closed until 2023 for renovations.
In-person Recreation Programs
In-person recreation programs are offered at select community centres. For details view the
Recreation Vaughan eGuide
. For more details visit our
In-person Programs
webpage.
Vaughan Fitness Centres
Fitness centres are now open.
Virtual fitness classes
continue to be available via Zoom and
YouTube
. For more information, visit
vaughan.ca/fitness
.
Swimming
Pools are now open for recreational and length swimming, and aquafitness, as well as learn-to-swim lessons. Swim Instructors will remain on deck while instructing all learn-to-swim lessons at Vaughan pools; parent/guardian participation in water is required for Preschool 1-5 and Swimmer 1-3 swim levels. Pre-registration is required for all swims. For more information, visit
vaughan.ca/swim
.
Sports & Game Rooms
Recreational sports and game rooms are available at select community centres. Pre-registration is required. For more information, visit
vaughan.ca/sports
.
Skating & Shinny Hockey
The City of Vaughan's five indoor arenas are open for for drop-in recreational indoor skating & shinny hockey at any of our 5 indoor arenas from October to March. Pre-registration is required for indoor arenas. Outdoor skating rinks will be open from December to March, weather permitting. For more information, visit
vaughan.ca/skate
.
Facility Rentals & Events
Indoor and outdoor permits that meet Step 3 regulations are permitted. See our
Facility Rentals & Parties
page or email
RecCSD@vaughan.ca
for more information.
All City of Vaughan community centres and the City Playhouse Theatre remain closed to the public, and in-person City-led events are postponed until further notice.
Contact Information
Recreation Services
Phone:
905-832-2281
Email:
RecCSD@vaughan.ca
Location:
City Hall, Level 300
2141 Major Mackenzie Drive
Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1
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