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Sunnyside Park reopens with new amenities

The City of Oshawa is excited to announce the reopening of Sunnyside Park. Located at 260 McKim St, the revitalization of the park is now complete.

Sunnyside Park is a 1.13-hectare neighbourhood park located between Ritson Road South and Simcoe Street South in Ward 4. Sunnyside Park now features a multi-court surface for basketball, ball hockey and more; junior and senior playground equipment, including an accessible swing; accessible park pathways; and a shade structure with seating....

Oshawa announces winners of the 2024 Culture Counts Awards

The City of Oshawa congratulates the recipients of this year's Oshawa Culture Counts Awards for their outstanding contributions to the community's creative and cultural scene.

The City of Oshawa has recently announced the winners for its annual Oshawa Culture Counts Awards. The program, which was launched in November 2017, aims to recognize and celebrate the creative and cultural contributions of the community. The awards were presented by the Oshawa City Council to the winners of three...

Freedom Mobile partners with City for naming rights of Arena 2 at Delpark Homes Centre

The City of Oshawa is excited to announce Freedom Mobile as a naming rights sponsor of Arena 2 at the City’s Delpark Homes Centre recreation facility for three years.

Members of Council were on hand to celebrate the sponsorship prior to a Freedom Mobile free community skate. As sponsor of Arena 2, in addition to the annual free skate, Freedom Mobile’s sponsorship recognition includes decals on the arena’s windows and the score clock, rink board advertising, as well as other signage throughout...

Celebrate Oshawa's history with Doors Open

The City of Oshawa invites community members to celebrate Oshawa’s history with free admission during Doors Open. Join the community on May 4 in celebrating the architecture and history of Oshawa by visiting unique buildings and sites across the city.

Doors Open is on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free event gives residents an opportunity to discover and learn more about buildings and sites that shaped Oshawa’s history and culture. Many of these locations do not offer public visits...

Oshawa residents 55+ now qualify for recreation senior discounts

City of Oshawa residents 55 years of age and older now qualify for senior discounts on City recreation programs, memberships and admission fees.

City Council recently approved a new senior age requirement, lowering the minimum senior age from 65 years old to 55 years old.

Residents 55 years of age and older, living in or paying property taxes in Oshawa, can now enjoy a 35 per cent discount on registered recreation programs and discounted rates on fitness memberships and admission fees for fitness...