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.
COVID-19 vaccination requirements for recreation facilities:
The Ministry of Health guidelines require all Ontarians to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their vaccination status to access certain businesses and select indoor settings to further protect against COVID-19. Community members who are eligible to be fully vaccinated must show their vaccine receipt along with government issued ID (birth certificate, driver’s licence, health card, passport) to attend a City recreation facility. Some exemptions apply. New: Effective Friday, October 22, community members will also be able to use their enhanced vaccine certificate with a QR code when attending City recreation facilities.
For more information on who is exempt or required to show proof of vaccination to enter a recreation facility, please visit Oshawa.ca/ReopeningRecreation.
Indoor Tennis and Squash Court Rentals
Looking for badminton or pickleball court rentals? See our drop-in sports schedules to book your next match.
Civic Recreation Complex
99 Thornton Road South
905-436-5454
The Civic Recreation Complex has the following indoor courts available to book:
| Civic Recreation Complex Indoor Tennis Court Information |
- COVID-19 health and safety information for tennis courts.
- Community members are required to book indoor tennis courts in advance.
- Indoor tennis courts are opening with limited capacities.
- Non-medical masks or face coverings must be worn when moving through all common areas. Masks or face coverings may be removed for game play only.
- Tennis players are to arrive in their match attire.
- Change room facilities including showers and lockers are not available.
- Gym bags and storage of personal belongings are not available. Players should bring all personal belongings to their booked tennis court during play.
- Children 12 years of age and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- The use of tennis ball machines (feeders) and ball baskets (hoppers) are currently prohibited. Players may have no more than 6 tennis balls on the court.
- All players are required to leave the facility promptly after your session is complete.
- When in the Civic Dome, tennis players are to enter the court from the west side of the dome, and exit the court on the east side.
Note: A Civic Dome closure may occur when inside temperatures exceed 30° Celsius, please contact the Civic Recreation Complex for the most up-to-date information.
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All community members are required book indoor tennis courts in advance. View the tennis court schedule or book a court.
- Bookings for tennis courts can be completed:
- Oshawa residents have advance booking privileges at recreation facilities. Membership holders also have advance booking privileges at recreation facilities depending on their membership type. Learn more about our memberships and admissions.
- Community members requiring assistance with their booking, or Oshawa residents looking to take advantage of their advance booking privileges, are able to contact a Recreation Information Clerk by phone for assistance. For facility contact information and hours of availability, please visit our Program Registration webpage with details listed under the phone-in registration section. All other community members are encouraged to book their visit online at register.oshawa.ca.
Advance booking structure for both both residents and non-residents, and community members with an active membership.
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Participant
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Number of days able to book in advance |
| Oshawa resident with active fitness membership |
10 days |
| Non-resident with active fitness membership |
7 days |
| Oshawa resident |
3 days |
| Non-resident |
1 day |
- Member Fee is applicable to those who have a valid Racquet Sport Add-on or All Inclusive Membership. Racquet Sport Add-on and All Inclusive members have advance booking privileges and reduced court fees.
- If a non-member is participating in tennis or squash with members the non-member court fee applies.
- Bookings are limited to 1 court (60 minutes in length) per day.
- Community members cannot book courts on someone else's behalf. The individual booked on the court must be present at the time of play. If this individual is unable to attend, they must cancel their booking in accordance with our cancellation policy.
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| Civic Recreation Complex Indoor Squash Court Information |
- COVID-19 health and safety information for squash courts.
- Community members are required to book indoor squash courts in advance.
- Indoor squash courts are opening with limited capacities.
- Non-medical masks or face coverings must be worn when moving through all common areas. Masks or face coverings may be removed for game play only.
- Squash players are to arrive in their match attire.
- Change room facilities including showers and lockers are not available.
- Gym bags and storage of personal belongings are not available. Players should bring all personal belongings to their booked squash court during play.
- All players are required to leave the facility promptly after your session is complete.
| Book an Indoor Squash Court |
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All community members are asked to book indoor squash courts in advance. View the squash court schedule or book a court.
- Bookings for squash courts can be completed:
- Oshawa residents have advance booking privileges at recreation facilities. Membership holders also have advance booking privileges at recreation facilities depending on their membership type. Learn more about our memberships and admissions.
- Community members requiring assistance with their booking, or Oshawa residents looking to take advantage of their advance booking privileges, are able to contact a Recreation Information Clerk by phone for assistance. For facility contact information and hours of availability, please visit our Program Registration webpage with details listed under the phone-in registration section. All other community members are encouraged to book their visit online at register.oshawa.ca.
Advance booking structure for both both residents and non-residents, and community members with an active membership.
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Participant
|
Number of days able to book in advance |
| Oshawa resident with active fitness membership |
10 days |
| Non-resident with active fitness membership |
7 days |
| Oshawa resident |
3 days |
| Non-resident |
1 day |
- Member Fee is applicable to those who have a valid Racquet Sport Add-on or All Inclusive Membership. Racquet Sport Add-on and All Inclusive members have advance booking privileges and reduced court fees.
- If a non-member is participating in tennis or squash with members the non-member court fee applies.
- Bookings are limited to 1 court (40 minutes in length) per day.
- Community members cannot book courts on someone else's behalf. The individual booked on the court must be present at the time of play. If this individual is unable to attend, they must cancel their booking in accordance with our cancellation policy.
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| Indoor Tennis and Squash Court Cancellations |
- Booking cancellation requests require 24 hours notice to receive a full refund.
- No shows and booking cancellation requests received with less than 24 hours notice will be charged a Court No Show Fee.
- There is no charge to reschedule within the same day if courts are available.
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| Racquet Sport Lessons and Leagues |
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Looking for tennis or squash lessons or would like to join a league? 
Contact Matchpoint Tennis for more information.
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Outdoor Tennis and Pickleball Court Rentals
| Outdoor Courts Opening and Closings |
- Outdoor court nets and posts will be installed the second week in April. Lights will be available as of the first week of May.
- Outdoor court nets and posts will be removed the second week in November. Lights will be turned off the last week in October.
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| Outdoor Tennis Courts |
- Asphalt tennis courts are available for use on a first come, first serve basis.
- Large groups (church groups, schools, recreation programs, sports groups and leagues) wanting exclusive use of the tennis courts are to contact the Facility Booking Office. An hourly fee of $3.51 will apply.
- Courts, when not in use by league or organizational play, are available at no charge, on a first-come, first-serve basis for individual play.
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| Outdoor Pickleball Courts |
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Pickleball Courts are located at Stone Street Park and Radio Park.
- Pickleball is a cross between tennis, table tennis and badminton. It is played on a court slightly smaller than a tennis court with wooden paddles and a plastic whiffle ball. The object of the game is to hit the ball so that your opponent is unable to hit it back over the net.
- Pickleball court lines have been added to some asphalt tennis courts and are available for use on a first come, first serve basis.
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Please note that schedules may change on holidays, during special events or due to temporary closures. Stay up-to-date on Facility and Program Changes.
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