Park and Gate Access Permits
Park Access Permits
If you're doing any construction work which involves accessing your property through City parkland (e.g. pool installation, backyard landscaping, etc.) you must apply for a temporary park access permit. Permits are only issued between May 15 and October 15.
Contact Service Oshawa to begin the permit process. A City inspector will review your request and arrange a site visit. The site conditions will determine the deposit amount required by the City for the duration of your project.
If you're accessing through a public boulevard a Roadway Damage Deposit is also required.
If you're occupying any part of a road, a Road Occupancy Permit is also required.
Gate Access Permits
Private property owners must apply to install gates leading to City parkland.
Property owners must make a request with Service Oshawa before installation, specifying the location of the proposed gate. A City inspector will then meet you on-site to review the request.
Gate access will not be granted into:
- valley lands
- woodlots
- stormwater ponds
If approved:
- The gate must be built using the specified construction detail provided to the property owner by the City.
- The property owner pays the entire cost of the gate and installation.
- A follow-up inspection by a City inspector is mandatory to determine that the gate meets the requirements.
- If the construction requirements are not met, the gate must be rebuilt or removed, and the fence returned to its original state.
- The property owner is responsible for the maintenance of the gate and must ensure it is closed and locked when not in use for access to the park.