When a heat warning or a cold weather alert is in effect, East Gwillimbury has facilities and amenities for you to visit to shelter from extreme weather conditions.

Warming or Cooling Centre Locations

To find hours of operation, please visit each facility page.

Splash Pads

Town splash pads open annually on June 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Visit a splash pad near you:

  • Harvest Hills Park (183 Harvest Hills Boulevard)
  • Holland Landing Community Centre Park (19513 Yonge Street)
  • Murrell Park (950 Murrell Boulevard)
  • Parkway Park (84 Oak Avenue)
  • Ross Family Complex (19300 Centre Street)

Stay Safe During Cold Weather

York Region offers resources and support to help residents stay safe during the winter months. Learn about cold weather health risks, prevention tips and available supports by visiting york.ca/ExtremeCold. Information on emergency and transitional housing services is available at york.ca/EmergencyHousing.

Cold Weather Safety Tips

  • Limit time outdoors during extreme cold and monitor weather forecasts and warnings.
  • Dress in layers and wear a hat, gloves or mittens, and warm, waterproof footwear.
  • Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia, especially in children, older adults and vulnerable individuals.
  • Visit York Region's Warm Spaces Map to find a place to warm up when temperatures drop.

For emergency housing assistance, contact the York Region Emergency Housing Central Intake Line at 1-877-464-9675 ext. 76140.