Splash pads and community centres open for Victoria Day weekend in London

This undated image shows a spray pad in London, Ont. (Source: City of London/Twitter)

The City of London is letting residents know about the amenities available for the Victoria Day long weekend.

Starting Saturday, May 16, the city will open its outdoor spray pads for the season. The splash pads will operate daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. until Labour Day weekend. For more information, including locations and activation features, visit the City’s spray pads webpage.

Free Victoria Day recreation activities

The city will also have plenty of fun recreational activities available for the holiday Monday, May 18.

You can enjoy free recreational swimming, public skating, family yoga, arts and crafts, face painting, badminton, parent and child trail walking, and so much more planned across London. You can view the full list of programs and the schedule at london.ca/VictoriaDay

Adventure awaits at Storybook Gardens

Storybook Gardens opens for the season on May 16, and is open throughout the Victoria Day long weekend. From themed playgrounds and climbers to the splash pad and play village, Storybook Gardens offers a full season of affordable family fun.

Grab your advance tickets for single admission or purchase a season pass for endless summer fun.

Explore the Thames Valley Parkway or a local Environmentally Significant Area

Grab your bike to ride the different branches of the Thames Valley Parkway this weekend. Use our interactive map online to help plan your route.

Or walk one of London’s Environmentally Significant Areas that include a managed trail system open to the public. These natural areas are a great way to experience wetlands, forests, and wildlife habitats.

Tee off at a city golf course

Thames Valley Golf Course and Fanshawe Golf Course are open throughout the Victoria Day long weekend, offering a great opportunity for Londoners of all ages and skill levels to get outdoors and stay active. For more information on golf passes, green fee rates, power cart rates, and how to book a tee time, please visit london.ca/golf.

Discover local destinations in the Forest City

Plan your weekend with Tourism London’s guides to visit local businesses and attractions. You can also find information about different events happening across the city on Tourism London’s events webpage.

Victoria Day fireworks

Prioritize safety and follow the Fireworks By-law if you’re planning backyard fireworks displays. Backyard fireworks are only permitted on Monday, May 18 between sundown and 11 p.m.

Fireworks are never permitted to be discharged in city parks or on streets.

London Fire Department Inspectors and Municipal Compliance Officers will be active in our community enforcing the by-law.

To report a noise concern relating to fireworks after hours or on days when not permitted, please call 519-661-5670 and provide the exact address from where the fireworks are occurring.

Slow down and stay safe

The long weekend often sees more people out walking or riding their bike. If you’re driving, respect the speed limit, obey pedestrian crossovers, and help keep roads safe. With several construction projects now underway this year, please follow all posted signage, signals, traffic flagging, and barriers to help keep everyone safe, including those working on site.

Facility closures

All City administrative offices are closed on Monday, May 18, including City Hall, Citi Plaza, all Ontario Works offices and the Provincial Offences Administrative Office.