City of London cancels outdoor programming in response to poor air quality 

The City of London is closing all outdoor recreation programs, sporting amenities, and facilities until further notice due to the Air Quality Warning issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada.  

The poor air quality is expected to last until Thursday evening. We will provide an update tomorrow afternoon. 

Cancelled program, activities, and facilities include: 

• City-operated soccer fields, baseball diamonds, and cricket pitches, including their rental amenities 
• Outdoor pools and wading pools
• Storybook Gardens 
• Roller Skating at Rotary Square  
• Rhythm Kickboxing on Dundas Place  

Those impacted by these cancellations are being contacted directly and will be provided updates on any future cancellations or other changes.  

Community centres remain open  

Recognizing the challenges today’s air quality may present to our community, City of London community centres are available to provide indoor relief for Londoners. These include:  

• East Lions Community Centre located at 1731 Churchill Avenue  
• North London Optimist Community Centre located at 1345 Cheapside Street  
• Canada Games Aquatic Centre located at 1045 Wonderland Road North  
• South London Community Centre located at 1119 Jalna Boulevard  

For a full list of community centres, please visit https://london.ca/community-centres  

Supporting our vulnerable population during extreme weather events 

During periods of extreme heat or poor air quality, Coordinated Informed Response (CIR) and community outreach teams continue to prioritize engagement with people who may be more vulnerable to these conditions.  

Teams share information about cooling locations and available supports, encourage people to seek relief in air-conditioned indoor spaces where possible, distribute water as part of their outreach efforts, and connect people with services that can help reduce health risks.  

This work is coordinated with community partners to help ensure people have access to the information and resources they need. 

Middlesex-London Health Unit recommendations  

The Middlesex-London Health Unit is encouraging everyone in London to reduce their exposure to wildfire smoke. People should be aware of their sensitivity to air pollution and take appropriate measures to protect their health, including avoiding strenuous outdoor activity and limiting time outside as much as possible.  

The Health Unit will continue to monitor the situation and will provide further updates, should it become necessary. For more information, please visit the Middlesex-London Health Unit’s website.   

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