Playground Program

COVID-19 Update:
To learn how COVID-19 is impacting programs and services offered by Recreation and Culture Services, please visit COVID-19 Updates or our frequently asked questions. For information about the reopening of Recreation and Culture Services’ programs, services and facilities, and the corresponding COVID-19 health and safety protocols, please visit Reopening Recreation.

Please note, programs and services listed on this webpage may not be available at this time.

Thank you for joining us this year!
The Playground Program is now complete for the 2021 summer program session. Check back here for updates on the Playground Program for the 2022 summer program session. 

New for 2021: In response to COVID-19 all playground park programs will require a week long registration. The Playground Program will be available to Oshawa residents only. 

For more information about Summer Camps and COVID-19 health and safety, please visit Oshawa.ca/camps as some of our policies and procedures have changed.

Playground Program participants will be required to produce a City of Oshawa screening each day to participate.  All program registrations must be done online or by calling one of our City of Oshawa recreation facilities.  In-person registration will be available once recreation facilities reopen. Park locations are unable to register individuals on site and drop ins will not be permitted.  

Play Leaders will provide fun and engaging opportunities for children aged 5-12 years at a variety of park locations. Participants will play games, make crafts and enjoy other activities. This is a free program and 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. Locations are subject to change/cancellation based on low attendance, inclement weather and heat alerts. Park location registration will be reviewed each Friday of the upcoming week and will be cancelled if registration is low. Please note washrooms are not available.

All participants are required to fill out camper forms before participating in the program. Forms can be found online at www.Oshawa.ca/camps or be completed in-person on the first day of the program.

Inclement weather and heat alerts

For status updates on any further cancellations for afternoon Playground Program locations, please visit Oshawa.ca/FacilityStatus.

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. 

Registration Information

Programs have been planned in alignment with the Ministry of Health Day Camp guidelines and Durham Regional Public Health guidelines. Any changes to this guidance may result in changes to program offerings, protocols, services, and/or cancellations of programs/services with little notice.

To register for the Playground Program, please visit the activeOshawa Online Registration website at register.oshawa.ca or click on the Course ID below. 

Playground Program morning locations

 Available from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 

Playground Program afternoon locations

Available from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.