Reopening Recreation
COVID-19 update:
Effective Wednesday, January 5, 2022, in accordance with the province-wide orders, City recreation facilities will temporarily close for all recreation programs and services. This includes the Arts Resource Centre, Civic Recreation Complex, Children’s Arena, Delpark Homes Centre, Donevan Recreation Complex, Harman Park Arena, Northview Community Centre and South Oshawa Community Centre.
See the below for information on how facility closures will impact:
| Registered programs |
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Start dates for registered programs for the activeOshawa Winter 2022 program session will be adjusted to begin once recreation facilities are able to reopen. Where possible, programs will be extended to account for the delayed start dates for programs as a result of the recreation facility closures. More information regarding program start dates will be available here as we approach the anticipated reopening date for recreation facilities. |
| Leisure admissions |
| Leisure admissions, including bookings for arenas, courts, fitness centres, gymnasiums, pools, tracks, and fieldhouse that were booked during the facility closures will be cancelled. Full refunds will be issued for any cancelled booking. |
| Facility permits |
| All facility permits that were booked during the facility closures will be cancelled. Full refunds will be issued to permit holders who have had their permits cancelled. |
| Fitness memberships |
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All memberships will be compensated accordingly for the duration of the facility closures.
Please see the below information related to membership payments and extensions during the facility closures: Paid in full memberships:
Membership holders who paid in full at the time of purchase for one of the following memberships will receive an automatic extension to their membership to match the duration of our facility closures. Memberships that have expired during the facility closures will receive a prorated extension based on the original membership end date.
Pre-authorized monthly equal payment memberships:
Membership holders who pay with pre-authorized monthly equal payments for one of the following memberships will not be charged for their membership amount during the facility closures. These memberships will end on the original end date provided at the time the membership was purchased.
Membership holders have the option of cancelling their membership over COVID-19 concerns. To discuss cancellation options contact us at 905-436-3311, or email [email protected].
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The following recreation facilities will be available by phone during the following hours as noted below:
- Civic Recreation Complex - Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 905-436-5454.
- Delpark Homes Centre - Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 905-436-5455.
- Donevan Recreation Complex - Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 905-725-3536.
- South Oshawa Community Centre - Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 905-436-5474.
For additional information, visit the City's COVID-19 Updates and frequently asked questions.
Programs and Services:
Natural outdoor ice rinks
Effective Friday, January 14, the natural outdoor rinks at the Delpark Homes Centre will open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for free drop-in leisure skating only. The outdoor ice rinks are located on the southeast sport field near the main entrance of the centre. Hours of operation may be adjusted depending on ice or weather conditions.
Visitors are asked to follow posted capacity limits of 45 persons per rink based on government orders and public health recommendations.
COVID-19 health and safety information
Community members are asked to:
- Wear a mask or face covering
- Stay home and do not participate if exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19 or are not feeling well
- Maintain physical distancing of at least two metres from others
- Follow all posted signage and COVID-19 public health guidelines
- Enter and exit the outdoor rinks through the designated entrance and exit points located at the most southern part of the field.
For more information about general guidelines for outdoor skating, please visit leisure skating.