Invasive species control using herbicide
Herbicide application to control Dog-Strangling Vine and Japanese Knotweed in natural areas will occur on various dates between June 8th – June 19th at Adamson Estate. Additionally, Lilly of the Valley, Common Burdock and Yellow Archangel will be treated between June 8th – June 19th at Cawthra Woods.
If any touch ups are needed the contractors will be returning between July 6th – July 17th.
Phragmites (Common Reed) treatment will also occur on various dates between July 27th – August 14th at Cawthra Woods and Park 510 (330 Indian Valley Trail).
If any touch ups are needed for phragmites control the contractors will be returning between September 8th – September 11th.
Contractors working on behalf of the City (Invasive Phragmites Control Centre) will be applying RoundUp WeatherPRO (Glyphosate) or Habitat Aqua (Imazapyr) directly to the plants using a handheld/backpack sprayer to minimize impacts to plants in the surrounding area. Habitat Aqua will only be used in wet areas and the City has obtained the proper permits to apply this herbicide.
Notification signs will be posted at all access points to the spray area at least 24 hours prior to treatment and will be removed no less than 48 hours after treatment. Timelines may be extended as needed depending on weather conditions.
This work supports the City’s Invasive Species Management Program and improves the health of natural areas across the City.
Mississauga’s spray pads open today, Friday, May 15. Outdoor pools will open June 13.
Entertainment and activities | May 15, 2026
Spray pads
Mississauga has more than 30 spray pads across the city. Families can enjoy them through to September, weather permitting. Spray pads open daily at 9 a.m. and are unsupervised.
Spray pads are free to use and easy to visit. They are a safe and fun way to cool down on hot days. Use the online map to find a spray pad near you.
Celebration Square wading pool
Visiting Celebration Square? The wading pool is open and free to use. It is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. until Labour Day and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. after Labour Day (times adjusted as per daylight hours).
The water is shallow and designed for young children, but the wading pool is not supervised. Parents and guardians must stay close and actively watch their children. There is plenty of seating nearby to help you keep an eye on the fun.
Pool schedules
Outdoor pools
Save the date! All outdoor pools will open for the summer season on Saturday, June 13 (weather permitting).
Pre-season
June 13 – June 28 (select times only), weather permitting.
Regular season
June 29 – September 7.
All indoor pools will be closed on Canada Day, July 1. Outdoor pools will be open, but make sure to check with your local pool to confirm holiday swim schedules.
Indoor pools
The City’s indoor pools are currently operating on the Spring Schedule. Visit the City’s website for drop-in schedules and pool hours.
Summer Season begins on Monday, June 29 and ends on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
When outdoors
When enjoying some outdoor fun in the sun, remember to stay hydrated, apply sunscreen and wear light clothing.
Get more information about swimming in the city.
Find a park or spray pad in your area.
Take MiWay for your summer fun
Planning to visit a spray pad, wading pool or an indoor or outdoor pool in the city? Enjoy an affordable outing with MiWay. With a PRESTO Card, children (ages six to 12) and seniors (65+) ride free, while youth (ages 13 to 19) travel for just $2.90 per ride. Youth, ages 12 to 16, who apply for a Sauga Summer Pass enjoy free MiWay rides and public swims from June 26 to September 7.
For updates on any service disruptions at the City’s spray pads or pools, call 311 or follow @saugaparksrec on X.
Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area
Public Opening
Saturday, May 30
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Celebrate this Transformative Achievement in Waterfront Revitalization and Habitat Creation!
Public Opening
Saturday, May 30
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Celebrate this Transformative Achievement in Waterfront Revitalization and Habitat Creation!
Join us as we celebrate the opening of a landmark project that’s been more than a decade in the making.
Come see the site’s transformation from a degraded section of the Mississauga shoreline into a into a thriving waterfront conservation area with a restored habitat.
Over nine years, local photo artists documented the evolution of this site from a degraded section of the Mississauga shoreline into a into a thriving waterfront conservation area with a restored habitat. This culminating exhibition explores our evolving relationship with water and landscapes, and our shared stewardship in protecting the Great Lakes.
We invite you to this special event marking the completion of this landmark project and the closing chapter of the Morphology series. Experience the exhibit, meet the artists and engage with works reflecting the intersection of ecology, design and environmental transformation.
Date and Time:
Saturday, May 23, 2026
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Doors will open at 10 a.m.
Remarks will begin at 11 a.m.
New fees have been approved for the City’s launch ramps to help fund their operation and maintain orderly procedures.
City services | April 27, 2026
The City’s launches are used about 8,000 times annually and are busiest on summer weekends. The City has had to increase staffing and security to manage the high demand.
The fees apply to anyone who uses a trailer to launch their watercraft from the ramps. Residents will pay $10 for one day, $40 for seven days or $120 for the full season. Non‑residents will pay $15 for one day, $60 for seven days or $180 for the full season. Paying the seasonal fee allows users to launch their watercraft from the ramps at Marina Park and Lakefront Promenade for the entire season, from when the ramps open in the spring until the fall, weather permitting.
Paying the fee
The fees can be paid online. In-person payment is also available at the City’s marina offices. Marina staff will be on site to explain the new fee, help with mobile payment if needed, and check that the fee has been paid.
To learn more, visit mississauga.ca/launchrampfees and mississauga.ca/marinas.
Park Clean‑Up Event – A. E. Crookes Park
Councillor Dasko would like to invite volunteers and neighbours to join him for a Park Clean‑Up Event at A. E. Crookes Park on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Please click the link below for more information and to register for the event:
👉 Click here to register
Students, this is a great opportunity to earn volunteer hours!
Thank you for helping keep our parks clean and welcoming! Councillor Dasko is looking forward to seeing you there!