Share the trail community reminders
Oshawa’s trail system encompasses almost 410 hectares of parkland and provides more than 27 km of paved surface for community members to explore. Our trails offer excellent opportunities for outdoor physical activities like walking, running, and cycling.
Trail users are reminded to be courteous to one another and follow these rules so that everyone may enjoy Oshawa’s trail system:
General Trail Use
Trail users are reminded to:
- keep dogs on a minimal leash (not exceeding two metres);
- keep to the right, except when passing;
- help keep our parks clean by using the garbage cans where provided or taking your litter home;
- respect and protect nature by leaving flowers, plants and trees for others to enjoy; and,
- not feed wildlife.
E-bikes, e-scooters and cyclists
Users are reminded that:
- Riders must be 16 or older to use an e-bike or e-scooter.
- Helmets are mandatory for riders under 18 years old and encouraged for all riders.
- Travel should be at a safe speed based on the condition of the trail.
- The maximum speed limit is 20 km/hr.
- Caution must be exercised around pedestrians.
- Riders must dismount when crossing streets and in underpasses.
- Riders must give warning before passing by using a bell or through verbal indication.
- Riders must park in a secure, upright position in a designated cycling or e-scooter parking location.
For the safety of pedestrians, e-bikes and e-scooters are not allowed on sidewalks. When travelling along roadways and streets, including bike lanes, e-bike and e-scooter users are to follow the same rules of the road that apply to cyclists. For more information on safe cycling, visit the Ministry of Transportation’s webpage.
How to report a concern about an e-bike or e-scooter
Sidewalk riding, parking and other concerns related to privately-owned e-bikes and e-scooters should be reported to Service Oshawa. For more information on e-bikes and e-scooters, visit Oshawa.ca/emobility.
Concerns related to ride sharing devices should be reported directly to the ride sharing vendors (refer to contact details on the City’s website).
For more information on the Trail Users Code, visit Oshawa.ca/parks.
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