City of London
Public Service Announcement
May 15, 2026
Enjoy the long weekend at our spray pads, community centres, and Storybook Gardens
Starting Saturday, May 16, the City of London will open its outdoor spray pads for the season. Spray 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.
Caregivers are reminded to supervise children at all times while visiting spray pads.
Free Victoria Day recreation activities
We 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!
Explore the Thames Valley Parkway or a local Environmentally Significant Area
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.
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Victoria Day fireworks
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.
Media contact:
Andrea Rosebrugh
Manager, Media Relations
City of London
519-619-4603
media@london.ca