Cooling Options
Stay informed: Check Environment Canada and Durham Region Heat Warnings.
Options to stay cool
- Splash Pads
- Parks and Trails
- Camp Samac Pool - closed until further notice. Visit our leisure swimming page to find alternative swim times.
- Lakeview Park Beach
Check the Region of Durham’s beach closures at durham.ca/Beaches before visiting and follow safe swimming guidelines. - Indoor swimming options
- Visit a City recreational facility
- Visit a cool destination such as a library or shopping mall
Protect yourself and your family
Plan ahead on ways to stay cool and keep in touch with others who may not be able to stay cool, especially during a heat event.
Take protective actions. The Durham Region Health Department has implemented the Durham Region Heat Warning and Information System, which provides information and resources on protecting yourself and your family during heat events. Learn more at durham.ca/heat.
Declared heat events
Community members are encouraged to check alerts and forecasts from Environment Canada and Durham Region Heat Warnings, and to subscribe at oshawa.ca/subscribe to receive the City’s Service Disruptions and Emergency/Severe Weather updates via email.