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'You asked, we answered': Top 5 questions from Vaughan residents in June

Subjects include splash pads, dog park, spongy moths, property taxes, summer events

Thestar.com
July 14, 2022
Yoyo Yan

Every month, the City of Vaughan releases popular questions received and responded to by Access Vaughan in a series called "You asked, we answered."

Below are the top five queries received in June.

1. What are the hours of operations for splash pads?

The city offers many splash pads to help you stay cool this summer. From Canada Day to Labour Day, they are open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and in every ward across the city. For locations, visit vaughan.ca/splashpads. Please remember, splash pads are not supervised and require everyone to take precautions.

2. Where are the off-leash dog parks?

The city has a primary off-leash dog park at 299 Racco Parkway for pets to roam free, in addition to several local off-leash dog parks that are now open. These include:
Mackenzie Glen District Park (220 Cranston Park Ave.)
Matthew District Park (1 Villa Royale Ave.)
Sugarbush Heritage Park (91 Thornhill Woods Dr.)

And more locations are on the way. For a complete list, visit vaughan.ca/DogPark.

3. Where can I find information on spongy moths?

As city staff continue to control the spongy moth population on municipal trees, there are also a few steps you can take to help protect trees on your property. The following precautions can be taken in July:

Trap caterpillars by wrapping burlap around tree trunks to make it easier to collect them.
Check your burlap band daily, remove trapped caterpillars and place them in a bucket of soapy water for at least two days before disposing of the insects in the garbage.
Watch the city's instructional video showing you how to use the burlap.

You can also visit vaughan.ca/SpongyMoth for more information and links to resources.

4. When are my property taxes due, and how can I pay them?

The final property tax bills for residential and non-residential properties have been mailed out to all property owners. Below are the final payment due dates for all properties:
First instalment -- Thursday, July 28
Second instalment -- Monday, Aug. 29
Third instalment -- Wednesday, Sept. 28

If you do not receive your tax bill in the mail, contact the city immediately by phone at 905-832-2281 or by email at accessvaughan@vaughan.ca.

To learn more about payment options, visit vaughan.ca/PropertyTax.

5. What outdoor activities are offered around the city this summer?

The city offers a wide variety of parks, park amenities, trails and events for residents and visitors to explore and enjoy this summer, including:

This free event takes place on select Wednesdays at various parks around Vaughan. For a full list of the schedule and performers, please visit vaughan.ca/concerts.

The city offers baseball and soccer fields, bocce and tennis courts, playgrounds, splashpads, a volleyball court and much more. Visit vaughan.ca/parks for more information.

Through the Great Walks of Vaughan, there are 12 different trails to explore. For the full list and maps of top trails, visit vaughan.ca/GreatWalks.

For more information, including safety tips and rider etiquette, visit vaughan.ca/cycling. You can locate Vaughan's cycling facilities on the York Region Cycling Map.

The Thornhill Outdoor Pool is open daily for recreational, length swimming and an aquafitness class until Sept. 5. Pre-registration and prepayment is required at vaughan.perfectmind.com. For details, visit vaughan.ca/swim.

Have a question about a service in Vaughan? Want to report an issue? Reach the city's contact centre by phone at 905-832-2281 (toll-free: 1-844-832-2112) or email at accessvaughan@vaughan.ca.