Park, Trail and Facility Projects

The design and construction of park playgrounds and recreational trails are designed in accordance with:

• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.)
• Oshawa Accessibility Design Standards (O.A.D.S.)

Accessible playgrounds provide barrier-free access and incorporate types of play, safety surfacing, points of entry into the play space, and rest areas.

Accessible recreational trails provide barrier-free access to the active transportation network where technically feasible. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.) requires the City to consult on the following before developing recreational trails:

• the slope of the trail
• the need for and location of ramps on the trail
• the need for location of and design of:
• rest areas
• passing areas
• viewing areas
• amenities on the trail
• any other important features

The pedestrian bridge south of Bloor St, along the Joseph Kolodzie Oshawa Creek trail, reached its end of functional lifespan.

A new bridge is being constructed to replace the aged structure. Construction is scheduled for January 2026 with an anticipated completion date in spring 2026.

Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our trail’s infrastructure.

The City is currently in the process of redeveloping Easton Park at 900 Adelaide Ave. E. Thank you to community members who provided their feedback as part of the public engagement. The new design is based on community feedback and focuses on engaging and creative play opportunities for individuals of all ages and abilities.

View the concept

Details

Construction has resumed on site. Work will continue steadily over the coming months, with crews actively engaged in advancing key milestones of the project throughout the spring and summer. Construction is expected to continue into the fall of 2026.

New park features include:

• Improved accessibility and safety
• Junior and senior playgrounds
• Splash pad
• Swings and slides
• Full-size multi-use sport court (basketball and ball hockey)
• Seating areas and shade structures
• Walking loop and pathways
• Upgraded parking with accessible spaces
• Native tree planting and open green space

The Harmony Creek Trail is an accessible, paved multi-use trail that winds through the Harmony Creek Valley and is a valued part of Oshawa’s trail network.

Extension Information

The City of Oshawa is extending the existing Harmony Creek Trail to add to the City’s multi-use recreational trail network. This 1 km, 3 m wide fully accessible asphalt trail will extend from Esterbrook Dr. north through the greenspace along Arborwood Dr. to Conlin Rd., which includes a pedestrian bridge, benches/rest areas, and indigenous informative signage.

Council approved this project as part of the 2022 Capital Budget. This project also includes supplemental funding through the Active Transportation Fund provided by the Government of Canada.

Details

Work on the trail is ongoing, with completion of the work scheduled for Spring 2026. 

The project has reached a major milestone with the installation of the pedestrian bridge, linking the new trail to the existing trail at Esterbrook Dr. Additional connections, paving and planting are scheduled to be completed this spring, weather permitting.

Installation of new asphalt multi use path.

A section of the Joseph Kolodzie Oshawa Creek trail beneath the Gibb Street bridge has been closed due to safety concerns.

As a result, the trail has been temporarily re-routed to provide a safe alternative route.

The City is also coordinating the revised trail alignment in conjunction with the Region of Durham Gibb Street bridge replacement and future road widening works. At this time, timelines for the Region’s project have not been confirmed. A further update will be provided once the construction schedule has been finalized.

The City is redeveloping Nipigon Park, located at 540 Nipigon Street. The new design will be based on community feedback and will focus on engaging and creative play opportunities for individuals of all ages and abilities.

Details

Proposed improvements may include:

• A new playground with junior and senior play equipment with engineered wood fibre safety surfacing
• Renovation/improvements of existing softball diamonds, fencing, player benches and bleachers
• New accessible pathway connections
• A new gathering node and shade structure
• Inclusion of new site furnishings such as benches, tables with seating, bike racks, and waste/recycling receptacles
• Shade tree 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.

Construction is anticipated for summer 2027, pending Council approval.

The City of Oshawa is preparing detailed designs to pave and extend the existing Oshawa Creek Recreation Trail to add to the City’s multi-use recreational trail network. The proposed trail will extend from Conlin Rd. E. north to Britannia Ave. E. and Britannia Ave. E. north to Windfields Farm Dr. E.

This trail link has been identified for development in the Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP).

Details:

• Benches and rest areas
• 3 m wide asphalt trail
• P-gates and wayfinding signage
• Native shade tree planting and site restoration

This project is seeking comments related to the accessibility of the recreational trail, such as rest areas, viewing areas, and amenities along the trail. Community members are encouraged to provide feedback regarding this project to Service Oshawa.

Feedback will be received until 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2026, and will be considered as part of the design.

Community members who prefer to share their feedback on paper are asked to contact Service Oshawa during business hours.

Map of proposed extension

The City is redeveloping Renaissance Park, located at 1529 Connery Crescent. Thank you to community members who provided their feedback as part of the public engagement process from February 3, 2025 – March 3, 2025. The new design is based on community feedback and focuses on engaging and creative play opportunities for individuals of all ages and abilities.

Details

The City is in the process of procuring a contractor for construction. Construction will begin in the spring/summer of 2026 and is expected to be complete by fall 2026.

New park features include:

• Accessible pathways including a connection to the waterfront trail
• New accessible playground with slides, climbers and sensory play options
• Splash pad with overhead and ground spray features
• Accessible seating and shade structure
• Outdoor fitness equipment
• Nature outlook area that includes native plantings that restore habit and support local wildlife such as threatened bird and bat species
• Native tree and shrub planting

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 provides a connection to the Joseph Kolodzie Trail and Brick By Brick Park and is close access to City Hall and downtown destinations and businesses.

Construction is underway on the project. Construction at Rotary Pool is now focused primarily on interior work, including the mechanical and electrical systems, change rooms, and lifeguard areas, with the buildings and pool structures now complete. With warmer weather, work will move ahead on landscaping, playground and splashpad finishes, and the parking lots.

The redevelopment includes:

• a new outdoor pool with four lanes, a zero-entry pool area and toddler pool area
• a destination playground
• a splash pad
• a parking lot
• pathways
• site amenities

Due to weather and supply chain disruptions, the pool will open for summer 2026.

The Park has a history dating back nearly 100 years with families and visitors enjoying the park and outdoor pool for decades. The redevelopment of Rotary Park has been selected as the Legacy Project for the City of Oshawa’s centennial celebrations.

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

Renderings

The new Veteran's Square located at the intersection of Bond St. E. and Simcoe St. N. is a unique focal point of downtown Oshawa. 

Veteran's Square will host community celebrations, events and concerts, bringing vitality and excitement into the downtown core.

Details

Features include:

• Decorative hardscape surfacing
• Accessible site furnishings
• Softscape and planting
• Site lighting
• Performance/seating platform
• Large shade structure

*Official Grand Opening to be held in 2026

The City is undertaking the Firefighters’ Memorial project, a commemorative initiative to design and construct a permanent civic memorial honouring firefighters who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. The memorial will serve as a place of remembrance, reflection and gratitude, recognizing the bravery and selflessness of firefighters who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service to the City and its community. The memorial will be situated in Memory Gardens, at the Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens, located at 155 Arena St.

Details

The project is currently in the detailed design phase with construction anticipated in 2026.

The proposed design of the memorial may include:

• Accessible pathways that lead to an accessible memorial space for reflection, ceremonies and public remembrance
• Commemorative memorial stonework bearing the names of fallen firefighters
• Commemorative infrastructure featuring bronze firefighters

The Civic Recreation Complex, located at 99 Thornton Rd. S., includes Civic Stadium—featuring an artificial turf multi-sport field and a 400 metre, 8 lane running track.

Please note: The outdoor track remains closed to allow for resurfacing and upgrades to meet current Track and Field standards required for World Athletics Certification. 

For more details visit our Civic Outdoor Track project page.

Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our facilities.

The South Oshawa Community Centre (SOCC) pool (1455 Cedar St.) is temporarily closed for essential repairs to ensure safe operation. As a result, aquatic programs at SOCC will be suspended until repairs are completed.

The reconstruction includes the pool and related structures, along with necessary upgrades to the sprinkler system to meet Ontario Building Code requirements. By combining both projects, we aim to reduce disruptions and complete the work more efficiently.

Visit the South Oshawa Community Pool webpage for information and updates.

The City is undertaking an estimated $50 million investment to modernize the Tribute Communities Centre (TCC).

The modernization of the TCC facility will include:

• a main entrance expansion;
• fan experience upgrades;
• interior renovations;
• increased spectator seating capacity; and,
• an updated concession area.

The modernization will support Oak View Group (operators of the TCC) in further marketing the facility and attracting more sports and entertainment events and performances and fans by offering an improved experience. The estimated $50 million modernization of the TCC will not impact the tax rate. It will be funded through various sources, such as the new Oshawa Generals and Oak View Group agreements, Municipal Accommodation Tax, and additional seat revenue.

The modernization project is currently in the design phase.

Construction is to be phased and is anticipated to be a multi-year project beginning in 2026 to minimize disruption for the Oshawa Generals, concerts, and other entertainment shows.