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BMX Bike Park officially opens with ribbon-cutting ceremony
Posted on Friday, August 19, 2022 01:30 PM
The City of Oshawa’s new BMX Bike Park officially opened on August 18 at a ribbon-cutting ceremony with members of the Oshawa City Council and the BMX community in attendance.
The BMX Bike Park is located at 1095 Thornton Road North (east side of Thornton Road North and south of the Oshawa Airport Golf Club) in the future Rose Valley Community Park. The BMX Park is a dirt jump track that is approximately 5,000 square metres and incorporates numerous features including bermed corners, rolling step...
Have your say: Cultural Hub Concepts for Oshawa
Posted on Monday, August 15, 2022 02:45 PM
Community members are invited to review and provide feedback on the preliminary design concepts for a potential cultural hub in Oshawa.
The City of Oshawa is undertaking a Feasibility Study related to the potential conversion of its Arts Resource Centre into a cultural hub. Phase 1 of the Study’s public and stakeholder consultation was held earlier this year and resulted in a vision for an accessible and inclusive space for creative participation supporting artists, creatives, and members of the...
Be sure to ride safely at Oshawa’s new BMX Bike Park
Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2022 01:30 PM
Bike enthusiasts are reminded to ride safely when taking in the jumps at Oshawa’s first BMX Bike Park. The park is now open for public use at 1095 Thornton Road North (east side of Thornton Road and south of the Oshawa Airport Golf Club).
The BMX Park is a dirt jump track that is approximately 5,000 square metres and incorporates numerous features including bermed corners, rolling step ups/downs, rollers, double rollers and tilted rollers. The park is divided into beginner, intermediate and advanced...
Oshawa’s virtual events receive FEO achievement awards
Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 06:30 AM
For the second year in a row, Oshawa’s virtual events have been recognized by Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) for pivoting, adapting and evolving to meet the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The City of Oshawa’s virtual Peony Festival and Share Your Holiday Spirit have earned FEO achievement awards which celebrates the successful execution of a festival or event held in-person, virtually, or hybrid in 2021.
This is the second FEO achievement award for the 17th annual Oshawa’s Peony Festival...
Have your say: Creating a Cultural Hub in Oshawa
Posted on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 06:30 AM
The City of Oshawa is currently accepting community feedback to help shape and inform a Feasibility Study related to the conversion of the Arts Resource Centre into a cultural hub.
City staff are investigating the possibility of developing an arts venue that can develop and support professional artistic and creative practices, adding capacity for arts and culture within Oshawa, and are seeking community feedback in this initial research phase. Feedback will be used to inform the recommendations...