Parks, Trails & Natural Areas
Oshawa's parks and recreational trail system encompasses almost 410 hectares of parkland and provides more than 27 kilometres of paved surface for you to explore. The parks and recreational trails are a great place to enjoy Oshawa's outdoors with friends and family.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The Province of Ontario has ordered the closure of all outdoor recreation amenities which includes the following:
- All beaches
- All playgrounds
- All sports fields and ball diamonds
- All courts (including Pickle Ball, Tennis, Basket Ball Courts)
- All skate parks
- All park washroom facilities
- Dog park (Harmony Valley Off Leash Dog Park)
- All community gardens
- All picnic areas and park shelters
- All outdoor exercise equipment
Prevent the spread of COVID-19, stay at home, practice social distancing which includes not gathering and maintaining a 2 metre distance from you and others and avoid social gatherings. For more information on COVID-19 please see frequently asked questions.
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What can I do while practicing social distancing? |
We want you to stay at home, but understand that physical exercise is important. Follow these simple steps if you need to some fresh air and exercise:
Pay attention and use good judgement - when you go out and you are not able to maintain that safe social distance turn back, and find another time when an area may be less busy. Remember, right now your home and backyard are the best place to play and stay fit! |
| Can I walk my dog while social distancing? |
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Off-Leash dog parks are closed along with all other park amenities. If you need to go outside remember to maintain physical distancing – stay at least two metres apart at all times and avoid overcrowding areas. Follow these simple steps to stay safe:
Right now your backyard is the best place to play! Find new ways to play with them indoors or in your backyard if you can:
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| What cautions should I take if I am out for a walk? |
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Remember these are shared spaces:
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For information about park and trail closures and development projects please visit our News Centre.
Access Service Oshawa Online to submit many common requests related to City parks and recreational trails.
Parks
With over 130 parks for you to discover, you will easily find the quiet setting or the active recreation facility you are looking for. Start your adventure today!
| Accessible Parks |
| The City is committed to the development of an inclusive, healthy and safe community by providing accessible facilities. New parks are designed and constructed to meet current accessibility standards including provincial standards and those outlined in the Oshawa Accessibility Design Standards. Existing parks are updated through a Park revitalization program. Parks that are considered accessible provide barrier free access to park facilities which may include accessible play equipment, seating, and pathways. |
Trails
Oshawa's recreational trails offer opportunities for physical activities like walking, running, and cycling, as well as a safe and environmentally friendly way of getting to and from work, school, shopping and nearby parks. View our Oshawa Recreational Trails Brochure for more information and a map of each trail.
Search for a recreational trail here.
| List of Recreational Trails |
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| Recreational Trail Users Code |
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Please respect the following code:
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| Recreational Trail Accessibility |
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The City of Oshawa constructs all new recreational trails to meet accessibility standards. Older established portions of the recreational trails may have steep slopes, sharp turns and unprotected edges that travel close to the lake or creek. Some portions are prone to seasonal flooding and freezing. On-road portions of the network require the user to move along and across areas with traffic. |
| Recreational Trail Attendant |
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On weekdays year-round, a City employed Recreational Trail Attendant is available to answer questions, and help ensure a pleasant and informative experience while using the recreational trails. Keeping the recreational trails free of litter is the responsibility of all users. |
| Active Transportation Master Plan |
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The Active Transportation Master Plan developed in 2015 sets out the means for improving and expanding Oshawa's active transportation network. |
Natural Areas
In addition to our many parks and green spaces, the City is home to a number of valuable natural areas. While visiting the parks respect wildlife and vegetation. Stay on designated recreational trails. Remember this is a natural environment, which means we need to balance a variety of recreational experiences while protecting wildlife habitat, rare plants and tree species. Naturalized areas are not maintained by the City. The best way to avoid contact with invasive species, wild parsnip, poison ivy is to become familiar with what the plants look like and ensure that you, your children and pets avoid the plants.