Parks Planning and Development

Conant Park (420 Conant St.) will receive upgrades to improve safety and accessibility by replacing many park features that have reached the end of their lifecycle. All upgrades to the Park will meet the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.) and Oshawa's Accessibility Design Standards.

Details

The redevelopment includes:

• playground equipment
• playground safety surfacing
• soccer field
• parking lot
• site furnishings
• pathways

New tree plantings and naturalized areas will also be included. This project is currently in design development. A second phase of the project will include construction. 

The City is redeveloping Crimson Court Park (528 Crimson Crt.), a 0.42 hectare neighbourhood park nestled between Crimson Crt. and Rimosa Crt.

Details

Thank you to the community members that provided feedback on playground equipment and accessibility as part of an eight-week public engagement.

The Concept Plan is now being refined based on feedback received through community engagement, and the final design will be made available online once complete.

The redevelopment includes:

• park pathways
• playground equipment
• playground safety surfacing
• site furnishings

All upgrades to the Park will meet the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.) and Oshawa's Accessibility Design Standards.

Collection of Information

Any personal information submitted to the City of Oshawa as part of a response to this project is collected under the legal authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 c.25, as amended. This information will be used and maintained by the City of Oshawa for the Crimson Court Park Redevelopment. Questions about this collection may be directed to the City's Information Access and Privacy Officer, City of Oshawa, 50 Centre St. S., Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 3Z7, 905-436-3311.

Notice of Construction

This notice is to advise you that the City of Oshawa will be undertaking construction of Gold Point Wildlife Reserve including accessible pathways, interpretive nodes, a formal butterfly garden and restoration plantings. For public safety, the site will be closed and fenced during construction. From time to time, heavy equipment will need to access the site from Stevenson Rd. S., and associated noise levels may increase during these times. Regular work hours will take place between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. Should you have any concerns during this time, please contact the City at the information provided below. We realize that aspects of this work may be disruptive at times. While periods of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances may impact the work schedule, please be assured that the City of Oshawa will make every effort to complete the work as quickly and efficiently as possible. The work is scheduled to take place from October 2022 to summer 2023.

Details

The site is home to many significant environmental features, including:

• Gold Point Coastal Provincially Significant Wetland
• General Motors Creek, located within the Gold Point Coastal Provincially Significant Wetland
• Migratory Butterfly Stopover Significant Wildlife Habitat

The Gold Point Wildlife Reserve is being designed as a passive recreational destination that respects and protects the significant natural environmental features of the site.

The development includes:

• Accessible pathways with supporting amenities, which connect to Phillip Murray Ave., Stevenson Rd. S., and the Waterfront Trail;
• Interpretive nodes providing opportunities to celebrate and respect the significant natural heritage of the area;
• A formal butterfly garden and gathering space; and
• Restoration plantings focusing on improving and expanding the migratory butterfly stopover significant wildlife habitat.

Thank you to community members who provided their feedback as part of a four-week public engagement. Feedback was considered in the selection of the preferred Concept Plan.

All upgrades to the Park will meet the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.) and Oshawa's Accessibility Design Standards.

Collection of Information

Any personal information submitted to the City of Oshawa as part of a response to this project is collected under the legal authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 c.25, as amended. This information will be used and maintained by the City of Oshawa for the Gold Point Wildlife Reserve development. Questions about this collection may be directed to the City's Information Access and Privacy Officer, City of Oshawa, 50 Centre St. S, Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 3Z7, 905-436-3311.

Greenbriar Park (691 Greenbriar Dr.) will receive upgrades to improve safety and accessibility by replacing many park features that have reached the end of their lifecycle.

Details

The redevelopment includes:

• playground equipment
• playground safety surfacing
• site furnishings
• pathways

This project is currently in design development. A second phase of the project will include construction.

Notice of Construction

This notice is to advise you that the City of Oshawa will be undertaking construction of the Harmony Creek Trail Extension between the Delpark Homes Centre, Irvine Scott St., and Coldstream Ave. The work will include site grading, bridge installation, asphalt paving, site furniture, planting, sodding and seeding. For public safety, the existing granular trail within the open space area west of Irvine Scott Street will be closed and fenced during construction.  The existing pollinator garden at the Delpark Homes Centre and pathway south of the Oshawa Public Library - Delpark Homes Centre Branch, will be closed and fenced during construction. From time to time, heavy equipment will need to access the site from Irvine Scott St. or Irvine Scott Ct. and associated noise levels may increase during these times. Regular work hours will take place between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. Should you have any concerns during this time, please contact the City at the information provided below. We realize that aspects of this work may be disruptive at times. While periods of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances may impact the work schedule, please be assured that the City of Oshawa will make every effort to complete the work as quickly and efficiently as possible. Update: As a result of ongoing supply chain issues, completion of the project has been delayed to spring/summer of 2023. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

The City is extending the Harmony Creek Trail at Coldstream Dr. north to Greenhill Ave. 

Details

The Harmony Creek Trail Extension will provide a formal trail connection north from Coldstream Dr. to Greenhill Ave., with pedestrian crossings over the Harmony Creek, including a connection to Delpark Homes Centre.

Thank you to community members who provided their feedback on the accessibility of the recreational trail as part of a four week public engagement. The feedback received was considered in the detailed design process.

The Harmony Creek Trail Extension will meet the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.) and Oshawa's Accessibility Design Standards.

Collection of Information

Any personal information submitted to the City of Oshawa as part of a response to this project is collected under the legal authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 c.25, as amended. This information will be used and maintained by the City of Oshawa for the design of the Harmony Creek Trail Extension. Questions about this collection may be directed to the City's Information Access and Privacy Officer, City of Oshawa, 50 Centre St. S, Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 3Z7, 905-436-3311.

Laval Walkway, which connects Laval Crt. to Park Rd. S., will be redeveloped to improve safety and accessibility to users, as this walkway has reached the end of its life and needs replacement. 

Details

The upgrades will include:

• Removal and widening of the existing walkway
• Tree stump removals
• Addition of drainage culverts

It is anticipated that construction of the walkway will begin in 2023.

All upgrades to the Walkway will meet the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.) and Oshawa's Accessibility Design Standards.

The City will be resurfacing the Michael Starr Trail between Hillcroft St. and Nonquon Rd. with asphalt paving. The Michael Starr Trail is a 5 km multi-use recreational trail located on a former CN Rail spur which extends north from Lviv Blvd. to Nonquon Rd. Approximately 2.4 km of the trail is paved with asphalt and is widely used for both recreational purposes and active transportation. The granular portion of the Michael Starr Trail extends from Hillcroft St. to Nonquon Rd. and is approximately 2.8 km in length.

Details

The Michael Starr Trail resurfacing project will result in the full length of the trail being a 3 m wide, paved asphalt surface, including appropriate drainage, erosion protection, amenities, signage, and pedestrian crosswalks at road intersections. The Michael Starr Trail will meet the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.) and Oshawa's Accessibility Design Standards.

View the Michael Starr Trail Project Map showing the trail location and project components.

The City is paving the existing granular pathway, which extends north from Britannia Ave. W. to Windfields Farm Dr. W. along the east tributary of the Oshawa Creek, as identified in the Active Transportation Master Plan. 

Details

Community members were invited to provide feedback on the accessibility and amenities of the trail, such as rest areas and viewing areas, as part of a four-week public engagement. Feedback was considered in the design.

View the Oshawa Creek Trail at Windfields Project Map showing the trail location.

All upgrades to the trail will meet the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.) and Oshawa's Accessibility Design Standards.

Collection of Information

Any personal information submitted to the City of Oshawa as part of a response to this project is collected under the legal authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 c.25, as amended. This information will be used and maintained by the City of Oshawa for design of the trail. Questions about this collection may be directed to the City's Information Access and Privacy Officer, City of Oshawa, 50 Centre St. S, Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 3Z7, 905-436-3311.

The Oshawa Creek Trail (Joseph Kolodzie Oshawa Creek Bike Path) at the Gibb St. underpass will undergo redevelopment as this section of trail has a high frequency of seasonal closures.

Details

This project will be broken out into two phases, with phase one incorporating design and phase two incorporating construction. The design phase for this project will look at the realignment of the trail over Gibb St. and removing the current trail underpass.

The City is undertaking the replacement of the Pumphouse Marsh Lookout tower and viewing deck, located in the Pumphouse Marsh Wildlife Reserve, adjacent to Stone Street Park.

Details

The two existing structures will be replaced with a combined lookout structure and viewing deck, which will provide opportunities for both elevated and ground level views. The new structure will meet the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.) and Oshawa's Accessibility Design Standards.

The City is undertaking the redevelopment of Raglan Park (79 Hurd St.), a 1.70 hectare neighbourhood park located in the community of Raglan. 

Details

Community members were invited to provide feedback on preferred site programming, playground equipment, and accessibility as part of an eight-week public engagement. Feedback from the community engagement will be considered in the final site programming and playground equipment.

The existing substandard baseball diamond will be reviewed for replacement with a rectangular field and basketball half court. Depending on field programming, a parking lot may also be incorporated into the design. A rugby field at Raglan Park may also be explored.

The Concept Plan is now being refined based on feedback received through community engagement. The final design will be made available online once complete.

The redevelopment includes:

• playground equipment
• renovated sports field
• site furnishings
• park pathways
• tree plantings and naturalizations

All upgrades to the Park will meet the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.) and Oshawa's Accessibility Design Standards.

Collection of Information

Any personal information submitted to the City of Oshawa as part of a response to this project is collected under the legal authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 c.25, as amended. This information will be used and maintained by the City of Oshawa for the Raglan Park Redevelopment project. Questions regarding this collection may be directed to the City's Information Access and Privacy Officer, City of Oshawa, 50 Centre St. S., Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 3Z7, 905-436-3311.

Rose Valley Community Park is located at 1095 Thornton Rd. N., this Park is proposed to include a playground, pickleball courts, formal gardens passive walking trails and enhancements to the B.M.X. Park.

Playground and Accessibility

Community members are invited to provide their feedback on their preferred playground equipment and accessibility by visiting Connect Oshawa to complete the online feedback or on paper at Service Oshawa, located at City Hall (50 Centre St. S.).

Feedback will be received until noon on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 and will be considered in the selection of playground equipment and accessibility components that may be installed in the park.

Bicycle Motocross (B.M.X.) Park

On March 29, 2021, Council directed staff to proceed with the construction of a Bicycle Motocross (B.M.X.) facility. The local B.M.X. community was invited to provide input into the conceptual plan, and the feedback received was incorporated into the B.M.X. Park Final Design. The final design includes features and jumps for all skill levels, including a separate beginner section and intermediate and advanced lines.

The B.M.X. Park is now complete and is open to the public.

Collection of Information

Any personal information submitted to the City of Oshawa as part of a response to this project is collected under the legal authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 c.25, as amended. This information will be used and maintained by the City of Oshawa for the Rose Valley Community Park development. Questions about this collection may be directed to the City's Information Access and Privacy Officer, City of Oshawa, 50 Centre St. S., Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 3Z7, 905-436-3311.

The City is undertaking the redevelopment of Rotary Park (254 Centre St. S.), a community park immediately south of the Downtown area and adjacent to the picturesque Oshawa Creek Valley. The Park connects to the Joseph Kolodzie Oshawa Creek Bike Path.

Details

Community members were invited to provide their feedback as part of a community engagement, concluding on June 8, 2022. The feedback will be considered in the selection of the playground and splash pad equipment. 

The redevelopment includes:

• new outdoor pool
• destination playground and splash pad
• parking lot
• pathways
• site amenities

All upgrades to the Park will meet the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.) and Oshawa's Accessibility Design Standards.

Collection of Information

Any personal information submitted to the City of Oshawa as part of a response to this project is collected under the legal authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 c.25, as amended. This information will be used and maintained by the City of Oshawa for the Rotary Park Redevelopment project. Questions regarding this collection may be directed to the City's Information Access and Privacy Officer, City of Oshawa, 50 Centre St. S., Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 3Z7, 905-436-3311.

The City of Oshawa is redeveloping Sunnyside Park (260 McKim St.) with construction to begin September 2023. Thank you to community members who provided their feedback online on Connect Oshawa at ConnectOshawa.ca/sunnyside. 

The project will include site grading, pathway construction, playground replacement, site furnishings and plantings and is expected to be complete by late spring 2024.

View the public notice

Community impacts

• For public safety, Sunnyside park will be closed and fenced during construction.
• At various times during the project, heavy equipment will need to access the site from James St., which may result in increased noise levels.
• Regular work hours will take place between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Community members are advised that inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances may impact the work schedule. The City of Oshawa recognizes that the work may be disruptive at times and will make every effort to complete the project as quickly and efficiently as possible. Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and work crews. 

All enhancements to the Park will meet the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.) and Oshawa's Accessibility Design Standards.

The City has recently completed a redevelopment of Cordova Valley Park (811 Glen St.), a 3.18 hectare neighbourhood park, and is now open to the public.

The Park is adjacent to a residential neighbourhood and the Oshawa Creek valley system. The Joseph Kolodzie Oshawa Creek Bike Path travels along the Oshawa Creek to the east of the Park, with informal trails connecting the Park to the formal bike path.

Details

Community members were invited to provide their feedback on the proposed concepts as part of a four-week public engagement. Feedback was received until February 22, 2022 and was considered in the selection of the preferred Concept Plan.

The redevelopment includes:

• splash pad
• off-leash dog area
• paved parking lots
• playground and gathering space
• soccer field
• site furnishings
• plantings and naturalizations 

All upgrades to the Park meet the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.) and Oshawa's Accessibility Design Standards.

Construction of the Dr. Blake Parkette (95 Royal St.), has been completed and is now open to the public.

Details

Incorporating community engagement feedback, the Parkette's final Concept Plan includes wide accessible paved pathways, a playground integrating Jamaica's colours as a tribute to Dr. Blake's heritage, accessible seating, bike racks, and a story time circle in recognition of Dr. Blake's unique gift of storytelling.

Dr. Buxton George Blake was a longtime Oshawa resident until he passed away in 2018. Dr. Blake, the original founder of Pinewood Centre, dedicated his life to helping those with addiction and mental health challenges.

In 2014, Dr. Blake received the Lifetime Achievement Award under the African Canadian Achievement Awards Program and was one of the original founders of Storytellers of Canada and founder of the Durham Folklore Storytellers.

All upgrades to the Park meet the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.) and Oshawa's Accessibility Design Standards.

The City is completed the redevelopment of Deer Valley Park (870 Deer Valley Dr.), a 2.03 hectare neighbourhood park. 

Details

The Deer Valley Park redevelopment project includes a new splash pad, junior play equipment, a large climbing structure, swings and additional seating with shade. The park also has an accessible park pathway and accessible swing, as well as a soccer field with players’ benches and bleachers. Tree plantings throughout the park provide both shade and habitat opportunities.

Located at the southeast corner of Simcoe St. S. and Harbour Rd. (169 Harbour Rd.), the Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park is the City of Oshawa's newest addition to the waterfront parks system. The Park is adjacent to Lakeview Park and the Port of Oshawa and connects to the Waterfront Trail system.

The Park is now open to the public.

Details

Following the Feasibility Study in 2020, the City elected to move forward with a phased approach to development of the former marina lands. The first phase has now been completed.

The Park boasts some impressive features and will quickly become a highlight in the City's park inventory. Some of the notable features include:

• a stunning new stage with amphitheatre seating
• an expansive 'Garden of Human Rights'
• accessible paved pathways 
• new paved parking lot
• plantings and naturalizations
• site furniture

All upgrades to the Park meet the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.) and Oshawa's Accessibility Design Standards.

Fenelon/Venus Park (1230 Venus Cres.), a 0.6 hectare neighbourhood park has recently been redeveloped and has now re-opened to the public. The Park is adjacent to a residential neighbourhood and the General Motors plant.

Details

Community members were invited to provide their feedback on the proposed concepts as part of a four-week public engagement. Feedback was received until February 22, 2022 and was considered in the selection of the preferred Concept Plan.

The redevelopment includes:

• playground equipment
• pathways
• site furniture

All upgrades to the Park meet the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.) and Oshawa's Accessibility Design Standards.

Florell Park (960 Florell Dr.), a 5.14 hectare neighbourhood park. has recently been redeveloped and has now re-opened to the public.

Details

Community members were invited to provide their feedback on the proposed concept plan as part of a four-week public engagement in the Fall of 2021 and was considered in the selection of playground equipment.

The redevelopment includes:

• playground equipment, including accessible ramp on the play structure, a wheelchair rocker and a swing with an accessible seat
• accessible pathways
• site furniture
• plantings 

All upgrades to the Park will meet the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.) and Oshawa's Accessibility Design Standards.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact Service Oshawa.

Kingside Park (537 Tennyson Ave), a 2.87 hectare neighbourhood park has recently been redeveloped and has now re-opened to the public.

Details

Community members were invited to provide their feedback on the two proposed concepts as part of a four-week public engagement. Feedback was received until September 9, 2021 and was considered in the selection of the preferred Concept Plan and playground equipment.

The redevelopment includes:

• pickleball courts
• playground equipment
• parking lot
• pathways
• patio sets and site furnishings
• plantings 

All upgrades to the Park meet the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.) and Oshawa's Accessibility Design Standards.

Pinecrest Park (1350 Beatrice St. E.) has recently undergone a partial redevelopment including the installation of a new playground and splash pad. The Park is classified as a neighbourhood park within the parkland classification system and is 1.55 hectares in size.

Details

Community members were invited to provide feedback on the redevelopment and all input received by July 19, 2018 was considered in the final Concept Plan for the Park.

All upgrades to the Park meet the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.) and Oshawa's Accessibility Design Standards.

Sandy Hawley Park (2500 Kentucky Derby Way) is a new addition to the City's network of neighbourhood parks, completed on October 8, 2021. The design incorporated feedback from the local community received during a community engagement.

Details

Sandy Hawley Park includes the following features:

• barn-themed playground
• splash pad
• seven versus seven (7 versus 7) soccer field
• wood fibre safety surfacing
• shade seating
• accessible tables
• a boulder, sourced from the original Windfields Farms
• an accessible multi-use path that connects Kentucky Derby Way to the woodlot at the west end of the park
• tree plantings and naturalized areas