My Growing City http://www.mygrowingcity.com Your Local Living Information Resource Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:11:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 How to get my kids to stop hitting http://www.mygrowingcity.com/how-to-get-my-kids-to-stop-hitting/ http://www.mygrowingcity.com/how-to-get-my-kids-to-stop-hitting/#comments Sat, 27 Aug 2011 03:10:06 +0000 London Ontario Living http://www.mygrowingcity.com/?p=1493 Are your kids hitting other kids? Are they getting the better of you? If you’ve tried different solutions to get the to stop hitting and failed, I have a child behavior solution that I’ve found works.

You have to stay persistent with it, but it does work!

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Are your kids hitting other kids? Are they getting the better of you? If you’ve tried different solutions to get the to stop hitting and failed, I have a child behavior solution that I’ve found works.

You have to stay persistent with it, but it does work!

Child Behavior Solutions

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If you’re planning a yard sale out of your garage or driveway, strategy, pricing and advertising are keys to a successful sale. Early morning yard saling veterans will show up even before you’re got your stuff setup. Be prepared for that and post signs with your starting time. As well, make sure that you have anything of higher value closer by to where you plan on sitting. Plan for sun too… If you have a garage, place your higher value items in there and setup your shop in the shade. This allows you to take advantage of more room while creating a more formal store like setting for you yard saling visitors!

Here’s an example of an ideal yard sale setup!

yard sale setup

Outdoor yard sale setup with multi rows.

In addition to your setup plan for pricing. Mark your items up 25% above what you are willing to sell it for. This will help with any negations. So for example, you have a book that you’re happy getting 1$ for, price it at $1.25 or even higher… Be realistic though, to high and people will simply ignore your item or leave.

Make sure you have enough cash on had as well. Lots of change for those yard saling folks that show up with $20′s. In addition to the variety of funds, seek out some additional help or support. Asking a friend of family member to assist with your yard sale will also help when things get busy. Trying to host your sale on your own could result in people losing patience and opting to leave early.

Yard saling can be very profitable as I mentioned earlier. Finding items priced low, could fetch you a much higher amount online through ebay or by hosting your own yard sale. If you’re planning on yard saling and making a business of it, plan your financials accordingly. As you buy inventory, plan for your time expense (gas, mileage, etc) on top of what you’d need to sell that item at to make a profit. Basic business sense, but people can lose sight of that when perusing a yard saling career!

Most of all, have fun yard saling. It’s a great way to kill an afternoon on a weekend, clean out the clutter in your home and either put a few bucks back in your wallet or remove a few bucks depending on whether you’re a buyer or seller!

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Arkell Springs Homes

Arkell Springs is a new community located in the south end of Guelph and only minutes to the 401. Single family homes condos and town homes are offered starting from the mid 200′s and above. Arkell Springs offers a number of home options with a variety of floor plans. Homes . . . → Read More: Arkell Springs Guelph]]> Arkell Springs Guelph


Arkell Springs Homes

Arkell Springs is a new community located in the south end of Guelph and only minutes to the 401. Single family homes condos and town homes are offered starting from the mid 200′s and above. Arkell Springs offers a number of home options with a variety of floor plans. Homes at Arkell Springs range between 1,500 and 2,000 square feet and are all situated on large open lots. Plenty of room for all types of families and the neighbourhood is also complimented by quiet streets and fast access to numerous Guelph amenities.

Most home plans at Arkell Springs are typical two story designs with standard 3 bedroom options and 2.5 bath setups.

Arkell Springs Home Listings

If you’re looking for listings, prices and home reviews by Realtors, MLS should provide all the detail you need. For more detail on the area and city resources, Google is a good resource for additional listing, Realtor and builder information. You can also take advantage of Google Street view to get an up close look at Westminster Woods before you drive over for a visit.

Arkell Springs Home Builders

Terra View Homes is one of southwestern Ontario’s award winning home builders. For more information on new construction homes in Arkell Springs, model homes, pricing and more, visit their website or their sales office.

Arkell Springs Shopping

All major banks, retail and other services are within minutes of Arkell Springs. Recreational activities are also abundant with access to local parks, sports parks and a short drive to downtown Guelph.

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My Talkit.ca Experience

I signed up with Talkit.ca in October 2010 and cancelled Rogers as my home phone provider. Was such a liberating experience! With Talkit being a relatively new company I thought this review would help others make the switch by sharing my experience, how their service works and my home . . . → Read More: Talkit.ca Review]]> talkit.ca

My Talkit.ca Experience

I signed up with Talkit.ca in October 2010 and cancelled Rogers as my home phone provider. Was such a liberating experience! With Talkit being a relatively new company I thought this review would help others make the switch by sharing my experience, how their service works and my home configuration. As a user for a year and a half now, I have more money in my pocket and a simple yet dynamic home phone service.

Update October 4th, 2011

I’ve had the talkit service for a year now and just renewed for another year. It’s one of the best decisions I’ve made and I’ve saved at least $150 in the first year above my initial cost. With my renewal, I’ll start saving $400-$500 dollars a year now above what I would have paid bell and rogers.

Update January 12th, 2012

I just returned from a trip to Florida with my family. I decided to take the talkit box with me and a landline phone to see if I could use the service from my hotel room! I took it apart within a couple minutes at home, had it packed up and really was no fuss. Upon arrival, I simply plugged the box into our LAN connection, plugged the power in and connected the phone and instant phone! We were able to call home locally with NO extra expense! Another incredible reason why you should consider talkit.ca for your home phone.

Talkit.ca Registration

I was initially skeptical considering the upfront cost. $140 for the hardware, $60 for the service and $25 to port my number, but considering that I would pay this in almost 6 months with Rogers, I decided to take the plunge. Sign up was easy, with an online form, option to pay by credit card and instant setup as a user. My hardware arrived within a week and was as described. A small box almost the size of a deck of cards that had in/out ports for high speed internet, power port and phone out. Very simple. Was also easy to setup and Talkit.ca provided me with a phone number out of the gate that I could use until my Rogers home phone was ported. The porting took approximately 2 weeks, and once the number was ported I quickly called Rogers to inform them their services were no longer required :) It was the best feeling in the world!

If you’re looking for a brand new number, Talkit.ca does offer lines in your city, which was a challenge before with companies like Skype or Majicjack.

Talkit.ca Installation

Installation was easy and I set my Talkit box up to all lines in our house. To do this, I have our high speed router and Talkit box stored in our electrical box closet where our cable comes in. I run the high speed internet cable directly to the Talkit box and then run a secondary cable from the Talkit box to our wireless router. Very seamless! I then plugged our main phone line that runs through to all phone jacks into the phone out connection on the Talkit box. Instant dial tone on every phone and it only took maybe 5 minutes to rerun the wires. Very simple!

For those of you considering Majicjack, the benefit to Talkit.ca is that you can connect your phone lines without a dedicated computer. Majicjack is USB driven and requires PC connectivity to establish a phone connection while Talkit runs independently.

Talkit.ca Features

The best part about the Talkit.ca service is no monthly bill. Additionally, you can call across Canada at no additional cost, you get all calling features like voice mail, 3 way calling, call display, etc, etc. with no additional charges. You can purchase credit to make calls internationally at pennies a minute and the annual service fee is $60. That’s it!

For the limited risk associated with the cost I would recommend Talkit.ca. If you’re a family that carries one to multiple cell phones already what’s the point in paying $400 a year for a land line. Stop paying multiple bills and get rid of Rogers or Bell today!

Learn more about Talkit.ca

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Welcome to the online Sugar Shack!

We have everything you need to know about Maple Sugaring, including the process, detailed instructions, equipment and more. Here’s what you need to know!

Maple Sugaring Process

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Welcome to the online Sugar Shack!

We have everything you need to know about Maple Sugaring, including the process, detailed instructions, equipment and more. Here’s what you need to know!

Maple Sugaring Process

In just a few steps, you can go from tapping a tree to finished product of fresh syrup on your table! Here’s the maple sugaring process!

Tapping a tree is fairly straight forward. Here’s some important things to think of before you do it!

Trees should be at least 1 foot in diameter and 5 feet or more above the ground. Maple trees less than 20 inches should only have one tap per tree, anymore and you could damage the tree. No tree should ever have more than 3 taps as again, you can damage the tree or cause disease.

Step 1.

Using a 7/16 drill bit, drill approximatley 2 inches into the tree at a height that works for you when you begin collecting. Make sure your drill bit matches your tap size. Remember too, that you’ll want to drill on an upwards angle into the tree so that gravity can work it’s magic!
Maple Sugaring
Step 2.

Tap your tree on warm days to reduce the risk of splitting the tree to doing permanenet damage. Once you’re tapped, hang your bucket or container on the hook of the spout. Make sure you also have a cover or filter to apply within the bucket to avoid any falling debris or snow which could spoil your yield.

Step 3.

Once all of the maple sap has been collected, you can begin boiling. This process can be done a number of ways, but it’s best that it’s done out doors considering the amount of moisture the steam creates over a long period of time. Outdoor boiling over a fire is a popular choice and produces a rich bold flavor different from boiling over a stove.

Step 4.

Do not fill your pot to the top as it’ll boil over. Leave some room! Once you start boiling be patient, as it will take time to steam off the water content. You’ve reached Maple Syrup when the content becomes 66-67% sugar content at 7.1 degrees above the temperature of the boiling water.

Step 5.

Once you have reached the proper consistency and sugar content, run the syrup through a filter to remove and sugar sand. Once filtered, the syrup can be packaged into containers and are now ready for consumption.

Once you’ve successfully harvested your maple sap, boiled and completed the process, be sure to take the time to clean your equipment.

Maple Sugaring Supplies

maple sugaring supplies
Before you get started, you’ll want to make sure you have some basic supplies on hand to make the job of gathering maple sap easy with the least amount of effort. Here is a list of basic Maple Sugaring supplies…

Maple syrup filters
Maple spouts or taps
Grade sets
Maple sugar bucket covers
Maple syrup evaporators
Maple sap buckets

eBay is a great resource to find many of these items, in most cases like Maple Sap buckets, you can buy up large lots at a reduced cost. What you need of course will be dependent on the volume of Maple Syrup you plan on harvesting.

The quantity of sap can vary with different methods of tapping, the size and tree and seasonality also play important roles. Sap yield usually express in terms of the number of tapholes, rather than the number of trees. The average yield for on taphole is 5-15 gallons. That said, if weather conditions are excellent, one taphole can provide as much as 40 to 80 gallons in a one year. On average, 10 gallons of sap will provide one quart of syrup.

Maple Sugaring Equipment

maple sugaring evaporator
If you’re planning on producing a large quantity of maple syrup, a maple sugaring evaporator might be the tool of choice. Typically maple sap evaporators can range between 5-10K in price but will harvest syrup quicker and more efficiently than outdoor fire and pot methods. For example an evaporator like the one pictured above can handle over 150 taps in a season.

Once again, eBay is a great resource for maple sugaring evaporator equipment. You can gauge prices before spending money so you know what you’re getting into. There are a number of other websites available that offer maple sugaring equipment, but do your research first! Hope you found this helpful!

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Gold Rush Alaska

I, like millions of others this winter have been glued to my TV each Friday night watching the unfolding drama of the newest hit TV show series, Gold Rush: Alaska! Todd Hoffman, along with his dad Jack and others made Friday’s worth watch again. With a quarter million dollars invested . . . → Read More: Gold Rush: Alaska – TV Show!]]> GOLD RUSH: ALASKA


Gold Rush Alaska

I, like millions of others this winter have been glued to my TV each Friday night watching the unfolding drama of the newest hit TV show series, Gold Rush: Alaska! Todd Hoffman, along with his dad Jack and others made Friday’s worth watch again. With a quarter million dollars invested and no prior mining experience, this show was a hit right from the start!

It was interesting watching the drama unfold with Jack hitting gold fever within the first couple weeks digging holes everywhere, Jimmy Dorsey, the resident knucklehead constantly complaining and doing things his way made for some entertainment value that hooked me in. As the weeks passed by it was interesting to see the dynamic of Gold Rush: Alaska change. Personalities like Thurber and Chris really started to show personality supporting all of Todd’s hunches, Jack started to listen and stick to the plan and Harness came through in clutch situations to keep the gear running and the operation in full swing.

Gold Rush: Alaska is one of those guilty pleasures as you get to live vicariously through a rag tag bunch of Oregon guys going for broke, but just the same find yourself cheering on their progress in every episode. Through the last couple episode, I couldn’t help but skip to the end to see the end results. Knowing that they’ve the Glory Hole at Porcupine Creek and that gold is bountiful it will be interesting to see how Gold Rush: Alaska evolves during season two. Will Jack’s 6 million dollar guesstimate be true? We’ll soon see.. At the very least though, it will be interesting to see the popularity of this show increase and at the very least will be good to see the team of Gold Rush benefit from celebrity status to hopefully win back their initial expense and then some!

On a side note, Gold Rush: Alaska does a great job of capturing the essence of great teamwork, team dynamics and managing a project under tight timelines and a restricted budget. If you ever want to understand how to make a work or home project more effective and efficient, watch the inefficiencies through the first few episodes and apply it to your own surroundings :)

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Ottawa has one of the largest number of splash pads in North America. With almost 100 in total, Ottawa Splash Pads provides families across the city with a number of options to help keep kids active and cool each summer! We’re listed below every Ottawa park splash pad by location.

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Ottawa has one of the largest number of splash pads in North America. With almost 100 in total, Ottawa Splash Pads provides families across the city with a number of options to help keep kids active and cool each summer! We’re listed below every Ottawa park splash pad by location.

Each splash pad is designed with safety in mind, with soft padded grounds, colourful designs and no standing water ensure no bumps, bruises or bites! Most park locations also offer up picnic areas and other amenities for active families. If you’re planning on visiting a splash pad or Ottawa park, pack a picnic and stay for the day! The cost is right too as all parks are free and open typically from the first week of June to Labour Day weekend!

Park reviews can be found at the bottom of the page. If you’ve visited on of Ottawa’s Splash Pads and want to share your experience with others, please register with us leave some feedback! It will help other moms and parents out there planning a day or afternoon out!

Aladdin Park Splash Pad (East)
3939 Albion

Andrew Haydon Park (West)
3127 Carling Ave

Not a splash pad — play structure (Water running down the slide, a waterwheel and a series of sluices.

Arnott Park Splash Pad (East)
691 Hartman

Bandmaster Park Splash Pad (West)
230 Mistral Way

Barrington Park Splash Pad (East)
1705 Orleans

Banner Park Splash Pad (West)
90 Banner

Beacon Hill North Recreation Centre Splash Pad (East)
2132 Radford

Beechcliffe Park Splash Pad (West)
2 Beechcliffe

Bearbrook Park and Pool Splash Pad (East)
99 Bearbrook

Billy Bishop Park Splash Pad (West)
1 Bishops Mills

Blue Willow Park Splash Pad (East)
6011 Longleaf

Brewer Park Splash Pad (West)
100 Brewer

Bordeleau Park Splash Pad (East)
349 Bruyere

Centrepointe Park Splash Pad (West)
114 Centrepointe

Butterfly Park Splash Pad (East)
711 Long Point Circle

Chapman Mills Park Splash Pad (West)
139 Windhurst

Cardinal Glen Park Splash Pad (East)
11 Dunbarton

Charing Park Splash Pad (West)
37 Chartwell

Cedarcroft Park Splash Pad (East)
1200 Cedarcroft

Citiplace Park Splash Pad (West)
285 Citiplace Drive

Champagne Park Splash Pad (East)
1861 Markwell

Glebe Memorial Park Splash Pad (West)
75 Glendale

Chapel Hill Park Splash Pad (East)
1556 Forest Valley

Greenbank Park Splash Pad (West)
895 Greenbank

City Centre Park Splash Pad (East)
1800 City Park

Harrold Place Park Splash Pad (West)
1 Harrold Place

Claudette Cain Park Splash Pad (East)
660 River Road

Hintonburg Park Splash Pad (West)
1064 Wellington

Cummings Park Splash Pad (East)
980 Cummings Ave

Huntley Centennial Splash Pad (West)
108 Juanita

Cyrville Park Splash Pad (East)
1420 Meadowbrook

Kilbirnie Park Splash Pad (West)
665 Kilbirnie Drive

Delorme Park Splash Pad (East)
6591 Delorme

Kilreen Park Splash Pad (West)
1250 Southwood

Dr. John Hopps Park Splash Pad (East)
300 Den Haag

Laroche Park Splash Pad (West)
52 Bayview

Elmridge Park Splash Pad (East)
1841 Elmridge

Leslie Park Splash Pad (West)
31 Abingdon

Emerald Woods Park Splash Pad (East)
3795 Alderwood

Lincoln Heights Park Splash Pad (West)
265 Britannia

Fairfield Park Splash Pad (East)
49 Appleford

Mistral Park Splash Pad (West)
230 Mistral Way

Fallingbrook Park Splash Pad (East)
681 Deancourt

Morrison Park Splash Pad (West)
1095 Morrison

Four Seasons Park Splash Pad (East)
4386 Spratt

Plouffe Park Splash Pad (West)
930 Somerset

Gardenway Park Splash Pad (East)
2001 Gardenway

Roy Duncan Park Splash Pad (West)
295 Churchill

Gerald Poulin Park Splash Pad (East)
1899 Du Clairvaux

South Nepean Park Splash Pad (West)
700 Longfields

Glen Park Splash Pad (East)
1766 Grey Nuns

Teirney Park Splash Pad (West)
50 Heritage Glen Drive

Greenboro Park Splash Pad (East)
1505 Cahill

Upcountry Park Splash Pad (West)
310 Upcountry

Heatherington Park Splash Pad (East)
1560 Heatherington

Walden Park Splash Pad (West)
130 Walden Drive

Hiawatha Park Splash Pad (East)
6218 Voyageur

Walter Baker Park Splash Pad (West)
100 Walter Baker

Jasmine Park Splash Pad (East)
2040 Jasmine

Westcliffe Park Splash Pad (West)
681 Seyton

Joe Jamieson Park Splash Pad (East)
6940 Bilberry

Kaladar Park Splash Pad (East)
2554 Kaladar

Kiwanis Park Splash Pad (East)
395 Levis Avenue

Lawson Park Splash Pad (East) deactivated for the summer
491 Lawson

Manor Park Splash Pad (East)
100 Braemar

Marcel Beriault Park Splash Pad (East)
1691 Sunview

McCarthy Park Splash Pad(East)
3320 Paul Anka

Meadowbrook Park Splash Pad(East)
1485 Meadowbrook

Montgomery Memorial Park Splash Pad (East)
61 Main

Nault Park Splash Pad (East)
325 St-Denis

Mountain Meadows Splash Pad (East)
3740 Mountain Meadow

New Edinburg Park Splash Pad (East)
193 Stanley

North Vineyard Park Splash Pad (East)
6026 Voyageur

Owl Park Splash Pad (East)
185 Owl

Palmerston Park Splash Pad (East)
1326 Ogilvie

Portobello Park Splash Pad (East)
670 Aquaview

Queensway Park Splash Pad (East)
1580 Telesat

Queenswood Heights Centennial Park Splash Pad (East)
1485 Duford

Queenswood Ridge Park Splash Pad (East)
346 Kennedy

Roy Park Splash Pad (East)
6210 Meadowglen

Sheffield Glen Park Splash Pad (East)
2320 Southvale

Sieveright Park Splash Pad (East)
2999 Sable Ridge

Silverbirch Park Splash Pad (East)
6105 Silverbirch

Sir Wilfred Laurier Park Splash Pad (East)
288 Chapel

Stanstead Park Splash Pad (East)
861 Stanstead

Stonehenge Park Splash Pad (East)
1434 Ridgebrook

Thornecliffe Park Splash Pad (East)
45 Provender

Whiterock Park Splash Pad (East)
1245 Matheson

Winterwood Park Splash Pad (East)
1844 Johnston Rd

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If you’re looking for an inexpensive way to cool down, have fun and keep the kids busy this summer, visit one of Milton’s Splash Pads. With safety in mind, padded grounds keep the scraps and bruises away, endless water activity and park like settings will ensure your kids won’t want to leave!

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If you’re looking for an inexpensive way to cool down, have fun and keep the kids busy this summer, visit one of Milton’s Splash Pads. With safety in mind, padded grounds keep the scraps and bruises away, endless water activity and park like settings will ensure your kids won’t want to leave!

If you want to really make a day of it, pack a picnic and get the whole family out! Most splash pads in Milton are adjacent to parks and offer additional opportunities for other sports or just taking advantage of green space!

Make sure you’re prepared too! Pack the sunscreen, towels and fluids to keep the kids hydrated!

Here is a listing of Milton Splash Pads and park locations, hours and more! Have fun!

Splash Zone (Rotary Park): 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Open first weekend of June to Sunday following Labour Day (weather permitting)

All Milton Splash Pads: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday of Victoria Day weekend to Sunday following Labour Day (weather permitting)

Beaty Neighbourhood Park Splash Pad – beside Guardian Angels School
Bristol District Park Splash Pad – Thompson Rd. and Louis St. Laurent Ave.
Clarke Neighbourhood Park Splash Pad (South) – opening late summer 2010
Coates Neighbourhood Park Splash Pad (North) – Philbrook Dr.
Dempsey Neighbourhood Park Splash Pad – beside Chris Hadfield School
Lions Sports Park Splash Pad – 77 Thompson Rd.

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Summertime in Oshawa means having fun and keeping cool! The best way to accomplish both is by visiting one of Oshawa’s splash pads or public swimming pools. It’s a great way for kids to have fun, stay active and keep cool! Oshawa Splash Pads provide hours of fun with padded surfaces, interactive water . . . → Read More: Oshawa Splash Pads]]> oshawa splash pads

Summertime in Oshawa means having fun and keeping cool! The best way to accomplish both is by visiting one of Oshawa’s splash pads or public swimming pools. It’s a great way for kids to have fun, stay active and keep cool! Oshawa Splash Pads provide hours of fun with padded surfaces, interactive water applications and picnic areas in a park setting. They provide a perfect afternoon out with the family at little to no expense! take advatage of one of Oshawa’s pools or splash pads today!

Here is what you need to know!

Rotary Pool is operating 6 pm to 8 pm weeknights in addition to various times during the day
and on weekends. Camp Samac Pool is open daily for swims during the day and in the
evenings from 6 pm to 7:30 pm as well as on the weekends.

City pools including Donevan Recreation Centre, Legends Centre, South Oshawa Community
Centre and Civic Recreation Complex will be open daily throughout the day starting Saturday,
June 26 and will match the summer leisure guide schedule.

Oshawa splash pads throughout the City are open typically from June to Labour Day. Oshawa Splash pads can be found at the following locations:

Baker Park Splash Pad

Easton Park Splash Pad

Glen Stewart Park Splash Pad

Lake Vista Park Splash Pad

Lakeview Park Splash Pad

MacKenzie Park Splash Pad

Northview Park Splash Pad

Rotary Park Splash Pad

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Mississauga outdoor pools and splash pads will begin opening for the season on Sunday, June 5th, 2011. For a complete listing of pools, start dates, swim times and programs visit www.mississauga.ca or contact your local community centre. Locations of recreation centers, pools and parks are listed below with location details and contact information.

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Mississauga outdoor pools and splash pads will begin opening for the season on Sunday, June 5th, 2011. For a complete listing of pools, start dates, swim times and programs visit www.mississauga.ca or contact your local community centre. Locations of recreation centers, pools and parks are listed below with location details and contact information.

Mississauga Splash Pads typically operate from June to September, weather permitting. Spray Pads open at 9:00 am, except for Lakefront Promenade Marina Park which opens at 10:00 am. For information, call 3-1-1 or 905-615-4311 if outside city limits.

If you’re planning on visiting one of Mississauga’s Splash Pads with your kids, be prepared! Sunscreen, a change of clothes and drinks are a great way to ensure a fun filled afternoon! All Mississauga Splash Pads are designed with safety in mind with soft padded mats and no standing water, so rest assured your kids will have fun without the scraps, bumps or bruises!

Mississauga Splash Pad Locations

A.E. Crookes Park Splash Pad
855 Goodwin Road
(South of Lakeshore Road East and Montbeck Crescent)
905-615-4100 (press “5” for Parks)
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Clarkson Community Centre
2475 Truscott Drive
(East of Winston Churchill Boulevard & Truscott Drive)
905-615-4840
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Floradale Park Splash Pad
2424 Confederation Parkway
(North of Queensway, East of Hurontario Street)
905-615-4100
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Huron Park Splash Pad
830 Paisley Boulevard West
(Mavis Road & Paisley Boulevard West)
905-615-4100
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Jack Darling Park Splash Pad
1180 Lakeshore Road West
(Lakeshore Road West, West of Hurontario Street)
905-615-4100
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Lakefront Promenade Park Splash Pad
800 Lakefront Promenade
(Cawthra Road & Lakeshore Road East)
905-615-4100
Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Note later opening time than most parks!

Malton Community Centre Splash Pad
3540 Morningstar Drive
(Morningstar Drive & Darcel Avenue)
905-615-4100
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Serson Park Splash Pad
1095 Fourth Street
(North of Lakeshore Road East, West of Dixie Road)
905-615-4100
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

South Common Community Centre Splash Pad
2233 South Millway
(South of Burnhamthorpe Road West, West of Erin Mills Parkway)
905-615-4770
Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Brickyard Park Splash Pad
3061 Clayhill Road
(East of Mavis Road & North of Dundas Street West)
905-615-4100
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Churchill Meadows Community Common Splash Pad
3370 McDowell Drive
(West of Tenth Line & South of Britannia Road West)
905-615-4100
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Fallingbrook Park Splash Pad
5135 Fallingbrook Drive
(East of Creditview Road & North of Eglinton Avenue West)
905-615-4100
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Forest Glen Park Splash Pad
3545 Fieldgate Drive
(South of Burnhamthorpe Road East & East of Dixie Road)
905-615-4100
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Frank McKechnie Community Centre Splash Pad
310 Bristol Road East
(East of Hurontario Street & Bristol Road)
905-615-4100
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Iceland Arena Splash Pad
705 Matheson Boulevard East
(East of Kennedy Road & West of Tomken Road)
905-615-4100
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Lake Aquitaine Splash Pad
2750 Aquitaine Avenue
(Aquitaine Avenue, East of Glen Erin Drive)
905-615-4100
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Mississauga Valley Park Splash Pad
1275 Mississauga Valley Boulevard off Central Parkway
(Burnhamthorpe Road & Central Parkway)
905-615-4100
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Neebin Park Spray Pad Splash Pad
635 Kaiser Drive
(East of Mavis Road & North of Derry Road West)
905-615-4100
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Quenippenon Meadows Park Splash Pad
2625 Erin Centre Boulevard
(Erin Mills Parkway, West on Erin Centre Boulevard)
905-615-4100
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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