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.
The City of Oshawa has 2 indoor tracks and 1 outdoor track available for use by Level 1 members and through general admission fees.
All visitors are asked to book their track visit in advance at register.oshawa.ca.
| Indoor Track - Civic Recreation Complex |
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Civic Recreation Complex
99 Thornton Road South
905-436-5454
Open for limited use:
- COVID-19 health and safety for indoor tracks.
- Community members are required to book their session in advance.
- All memberships have automatically resumed.
- 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.
- Fees are non-refundable.
- Wear your non-medical mask or face-covering when in the facility with the exception of when you are actively using the track. Masks must be worn when moving through all common areas.
- Change room facilities including showers and lockers are not available
- Track users are to arrive in appropriate attire. Gym bags and storage of personal belongings is not available.
| General Information |
- The Civic Dome indoor track is located at the Civic Recreation Complex. It is a 4-lane, 225 metre rubberized surface, making it a popular training facility for track clubs and sports teams. Any club who wish to train on the track must submit an application to reserve a lane. There are designated times for team usage. Space is limited and teams will only be admitted if they have a permit for use. General admission fees apply for all participants.
- An Application for Civic Dome Track must be completed and forwarded to the Facility Booking Office by email or fax at 905-436-3893.
- Note: A 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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| Features |
- Distance: 7 laps equals one mile, 4.5 laps equals 1 kilometre
- Lane 4 will be open for walking/jogging only. Passing will take place in Lane 2. Lane 1 and 3 remain closed.
- Track users will be directed upon arrival as to the direction for walking or running on the track.
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| Rules and Regulations |
- Membership passes must be worn/displayed at all times.
- Strollers are permitted on the track at any time. Please note, both the child and adult must be prebooked to use the track.
- Walking poles with tip covers are permitted.
- Unauthorized equipment outside of permitted track training times is not allowed as it limits access for others in shared lane spaces.
- Appropriate attire - clean indoor footwear, top, shorts/pants must be worn at all times.
- Pyramid spikes are permitted up to 5mm in length, needle spikes are prohibited.
- Water in a plastic container allowed; no other food or beverage permitted.
- Personal training/ fitness coaching is not allowed except for "permitted" track specific training and City programming.
- Civic Dome clock is to be used for court booking start and end times.
- Children 12 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult. Children 5 years and under must be under the direct supervision and within arms' reach of the accompanying adult.
- Spectators are not permitted.
- A 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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| Indoor Track - Delpark Homes Centre |
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Delpark Homes Centre
1661 Harmony Road North
905-436-5455
Walking track safety measures
- COVID-19 health and safety for indoor tracks.
- Community members are required to book their session in advance.
- All memberships have automatically resumed.
- 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.
- Fees are non-refundable.
- Wear your non-medical mask or face-covering when in the facility with the exception of when you are actively using the track. Masks must be worn when moving through all common areas.
- Change room facilities including showers and lockers are not available
- Track users are to arrive in appropriate attire. Gym bags and storage of personal belongings is not available.
| Features |
- Indoor track is a 2-lane, 125-metre walking track
- 13 laps equals one mile, 8 laps equals 1 kilometre
- Direction of traffic flow: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday - clockwise
- Direction of traffic flow: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday - counter-clockwise
- Blue lane is the walking lane, gray lane is for passing
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| Rules and Regulations |
- Membership passes must be worn/displayed at all times
- Use is restricted to walking (no running/loitering)
- Strollers, walking poles and/or weights are not permitted
- Appropriate attire - top, shorts/pants and non-marking running shoes must be worn at all times (sandals or work boots are not permitted)
- No bags or jackets allowed
- No cell phones, PDA's, video cameras or other photographic devices
- Water in a plastic container allowed; no other food or beverage permitted
- Access restricted to 13 years of age and older.
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| Outdoor Track - Civic Recreation Complex |
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An 8-lane, 400-metre Mondo track with digital photo finish and timing system. The outdoor track is a pay-per-use facility.
| Features |
- Ideal for hosting large track events
- 4 laps equals 1 mile, 2.5 laps equals 1 kilometre
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| Rules and Regulations |
- Outdoor track will be available for permitted use only.
- Proper attire and running shoes must be worn at all times
- Children 12 years and under must be accompanied by an adult
- For inquiries on the use of the outdoor track for a track and field meet, please complete the Track and Field meet application and forward the completed form to the Facility Booking Office by email.
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| Hours of Operation |
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Available for booking. Please contact the Facility Booking Office for more information.
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