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The Playground Program is a free service offered by the City of Oshawa. Play Leaders provide fun and engaging opportunities for children aged five to 12 years at various park locations. Participants will play games, make crafts and enjoy other activities.

Children can come and go as they wish with parent/guardian permission. Playground staff are not responsible for children once they leave the play area. Please note washrooms are not available.

All participants must fill out camper forms before participating in the program. Forms are available online on our Camps webpage or can be completed in person on the first day of the program.

Locations are subject to change/cancellation based on low attendance, inclement weather and heat alerts.

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Inclement weather and heat alerts

Playground Program locations may be closed when inclement weather occurs. If Environment Canada issues a Heat Alert, Playground Program locations without adequate shade will close for the day. Participants should wear sunscreen, hat and bring a water bottle.

For status updates on any Playground Program closures, please visit Recreation Facility Status.

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This is a drop-in only program.

Playground Program locations

Check back here for the 2023 Playground Program locations. 

Playground Program Forms

All participants are required to fill out Playground Program forms before participating in the program.

All participants are required to fill out the Playground Program Emergency Contact and Consent Form for each playground location you are attending. Forms can be printed and returned in person or are available on site at the playground location. Participants must provide the completed Emergency Contact Consent form in order to participate in the program.

Participants 10 years of age and older walking home from the playground unaccompanied must fill out and return the Permission to Walk Home Form. Forms will be available on site at the playground location.  All children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by a parent/guardian as identified on the Emergency Contact Consent form and government issued I.D. must be presented upon pick up.

Inclement weather and heat alerts

Playground Program locations may be cancelled when inclement weather occurs. When a Heat Alert has been issued by Environment Canada, Playground Program locations without adequate shade will be cancelled for the day. Participants should wear sunscreen, hat and bring a water bottle. Visit our Recreation Facility Status webpage for current cancellations.

Playground Fun Night

Play leaders will be hosting a Playground Fun Night. Stay tuned for additional details and location. 

For further information about the Playground Program contact the Playground Program Coordinator at 905-436-3311 extension 2749 or [email protected].

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