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COVID-19 Update: With the exception of pools and arenas, all indoor permits (community centres, heritage homes and the City Playhouse Theatre) are cancelled this year. All pool, arena and outdoor permit requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with Provincial guidelines and regulations set out by Public Health officials.

Vaughan fitness centres and community centre pools are open for modified hours of operation and by appointment only. Register at vaughan.ca/RecOnline.

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. Visit the City of Vaughan COVID-19 webpage for updates. For further inquiries, email RecCSD@vaughan.ca or call Access Vaughan at 905.832.2281.

All community centres are CLOSED on the following holidays:

New Year's Day: January 1
Good Friday
Easter Sunday
Victoria Day
Canada Day: July 1

Civic Holiday (Benjamin Vaughan Day)
Labour Day
Thanksgiving Monday
Christmas Day: December 25

See community centre Holiday Hours (when applicable) for specific operating hours during these times. Modified schedules and exceptions in effect for the following:

Family Day
All programs are running and community centres are open regular hours offering fun family activities. Refer to location-specific Holiday Activity Schedules (when available) for details.

Passover | 4pm on the first day until the end of the last day
All registered programs are cancelled at Dufferin Clark, Garnet A. Williams, North Thornhill & Rosemount community centres ONLY (exceptions may apply).

Canada Day, Civic Holiday (Benjamin Vaughan Day) & Labour Day
Thornhill Outdoor Pool is open; see Swimming page for schedules.

Rosh Hashanah | 4pm on the first day until the end of the last day
Community centres are open. Recreational drop-in activities only.

Yom Kippur | 4pm on the first day until the end of the last day
Community centres are open. Recreational drop-in activities only.

Halloween: October 31
All registered programs are not scheduled after 4pm (exceptions may apply).

Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve: December 24 & 31
The following community centres are open with holiday hours in effect: Al Palladini, Father E. Bulfon, Garnet A. Williams, North Thornhill, Maple and Vellore Village. All other centres are closed.

Boxing Day: December 26
The following community centres are open from 7am to 3pm: Al Palladini, Garnet A. Williams, Maple and North Thornhill. All other centres are closed.

Winter Holiday Break: December to January
A variety of family-friendly activities being offered at Vaughan community centres, including free Tim Hortons Recreational Skates. Refer to location-specific Holiday Activity Schedules (when available) for details.

Untimely Facility Closures/Cancellations: unforeseen events or emergencies may result in program cancellations or facility closures. Classes are rescheduled if possible, otherwise a credit is issued to your account. In cases of unexpected closure due to weather or mechanical failures, refer to this page for updates.

Upcoming Service Disruptions

Until Sep. 30: The small pool at Woodbridge Pool is closed for maintenance. Aquafitness classes are expected to start Oct. 1.
Starting Oct. 5: The pool entrance at Garnet A. Williams Pool will be temporarily closed for maintenance. Please use the front east door 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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