Recreation News

Call for Artists – Artist-Initiated Projects

The City of Oshawa is excited to launch our first-ever artist-initiated open call. We are eager to engage with local artists to create more space for arts and culture and share unique and novel experiences with the public. This program provides increased support for artists, collectives, and arts groups by providing the opportunity for the arts, culture and heritage community to propose project ideas.

Applications will be accepted from a wide range of artistic disciplines, including dance,...

Service Disruption: Outdoor ice rinks closed until further notice

Due to the unsafe ice conditions caused by mild weather, the natural outdoor ice rinks at the Delpark Homes Centre and South Oshawa Community Centre will be closed until further notice.

Learn more at Recreation Facility Status. 

Natural outdoor ice rinks opening at Delpark Homes Centre and South Oshawa Community Centre

Service Disruption: 
Due to the unsafe ice conditions caused by mild weather, the outdoor ice rinks at the Delpark Homes Centre and South Oshawa Community Centre will be closed until further notice. Community members are encouraged to subscribe to Facility, Parks and Program Updates for email updates.

Posted: Monday, February 6, 2023 at 10 a.m.

Outdoor skating opportunities in the City of Oshawa are returning Friday, February 3, to Delpark Homes Centre (1661 Harmony...

City of Oshawa welcomes Ontario Parasport Games this weekend

The City of Oshawa welcomes hundreds of visitors this weekend as the Durham Region 2023 Ontario Parasport Games bring more than 500 participants, including athletes, organizers and volunteers, to compete in over ten sports. Three of the eight competition venues are located right here in Oshawa.

Community members are invited to cheer on:

• 5-a-side Soccer at the Civic Recreation Complex (99 Thornton Rd. S.) at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on both Saturday, February 4 and Sunday, February 5;
• Wheelchair...

Rose Valley Community Park

The City of Oshawa is seeking input from the community on the design of a destination playground for Rose Valley Community Park. Located at 1095 Thornton Rd. N., this Park is proposed to include a playground, pickleball courts, formal gardens passive walking trails and enhancements to the B.M.X. Park.

Community members can help shape the design of the Park by providing feedback on preferred playground equipment and accessibility by:

• completing a feedback form online on Connect Oshawa (