Playground Program

Visit Reopening Recreation for COVID-19 updates and information for recreation programs, services, and facilities. 

Free drop-in Playground Program, sponsored by Midway Nissan

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. Please note washrooms are not available.

Programs will be planned in alignment with the Ministry of Health COVID-19 Safety 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. Return to this page for the most up-to-date information. 

Playground Program locations

Available from Monday to Friday from July 4 to August 26, 2022

*Program locations and time are subject to change due to low registration, or circumstances beyond our control.

Cordova Valley Park, Easton Park, Fenelon Park, Iroquois Shoreline Park and Woodview Park playground locations will not be offered for the 2022 Playground Program session. 

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 Consent Form for each playground location they 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

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. 

Playground Fun Night

Play leaders will be hosting a Playground Fun Night at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 29. Stay tuned for additional details and location. 

For further information about the Playground Program contact: [email protected]

Thank you to our sponsor

The Playground Program is generously sponsored by Midway Nissan. For all your vehicle needs,
please contact (905) 688-6828.