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Outdoor skating options return
Posted on Friday, January 19, 2024 09:15 AM
Please note: As of January 24, both outdoor rinks are temporarily closed due to weather.
It’s time to lace up those skates and take to the ice. The City of Oshawa is excited to announce the opening of two natural outdoor skating rinks at Delpark Homes Centre (1661 Harmony Rd. N.) and one at Stone Street Park (1535 Cedar St.) on Saturday, January 20.
The natural outdoor rinks at Delpark Homes Centre are open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the weekends and are...
Community Awards nominations now being accepted
Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 09:30 AM
The City of Oshawa is calling for nominations of individuals, collectives and organizations that have made a positive contribution in the community.
The City is now accepting nominations for the following community awards:
- Community Legend Award;
- Oshawa Culture Counts Awards; and,
- E.P. Taylor Windfields Farm Champion Award.
Nominations will be accepted until 5 p.m. Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Oshawa City Council will present recipients with their awards at a Council meeting in spring 2023.
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How can we improve our facilities for you?
Posted on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 12:45 PM
The City of Oshawa is calling on you to help shape the future of Oshawa’s parks, recreation, library and culture facilities.
The Parks, Recreation, Library and Culture Facility Needs Assessment (P.R.L.C.) guides investment in indoor and outdoor facilities in both established and new growth areas for all Oshawa residents. The city has experienced tremendous growth since the last P.R.L.C. in 2015, and as a result, Oshawa community members are invited to help inform this update.
New Multi-Use Path system open on Thornton Road
Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 03:15 PM
The City of Oshawa is pleased to announce the expansion of cycling options along Thornton Road North between King Street West and Taunton Road West.
The new multi-use path system connects to the existing Taunton Road West multi-use path which was recently extended from Northbrook Street to Somerville Street connecting with the on-road bike route. Pavement markings and signage have been added along Thornton Road to provide a seamless connection and to ensure drivers are aware of the new path system....
City of Oshawa’s first cricket field open for play
Posted on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 01:45 PM
The City of Oshawa is pleased to announce that the city’s first cricket field with pitch is officially open for use at Stone Street Park.
The new temporary cricket field is a smaller sized playing field with an approximate boundary radius of 40-50 metres.
In 2021, City Council received a request from the public to create cricket facilities in Oshawa. In response, staff reviewed existing locations within the City’s parks and open space system. In 2022, Council approved a temporary field at Stone Street...