Recreation Facility Status
While the City works to ensure facilities are open as expected, maintenance, weather and unforeseen incidents sometimes require closures.
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Facility and Program Changes
Changes to our facilities and programs - such as leisure swimming, playground program and facility amenities (e.g. sauna, walking track, pool lifts, Civic Dome) - are posted on the News and Alerts webpage. Sign up to have notices sent to your e-mail.
Camp Samac morning swimming lessons moved - Friday, July 19
Friday morning (July 19) swimming lessons offered at Camp Samac have been moved to Delpark Homes Centre due to the forecast of strong thunderstorms.
Playground program cancellation - Friday, July 19 and Monday, July 22
Coldstream and Bridle Park playground programs have been cancelled on Friday, July 19 and Monday, July 22. All other Playgrounds Program locations will run with an emphasis on passive games and activities in shade, with frequent breaks. Children should wear sunscreen, hat and bring a water bottle.
Extended hours at outdoor pools, splash pads and Lakeview Park Beach
Camp Samac Pool, Rotary Pool, Lakeview Park Beach and splash pads will extend their hours and remain open until sunset on Friday, July 19, Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21.
Drop-in cancellations - Civic Fieldhouse
The following drop-in programs in the Civic Fieldhouse have been cancelled or modified:
Cancelled:
- Tuesday, July 23 and Tuesday, August 7: Adult Soccer from 7:00 p.m. to 8:55 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 24: Family Open Sports from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, August 27: Adult Soccer from 7:00 p.m. to 8:55 p.m.
Modified:
- Tuesday, August 27: Youth Soccer has been modified to run from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Admissions Only - South Oshawa Community Centre
On Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. the reception desk at South Oshawa Community Centre will only be able to process admission fees. Room bookings, program registrations and membership purchases will not be able to be processed during this time.
Tim Hortons® Free Swims - South Oshawa Community Centre
Join us for a free swim on Wednesday evenings July 31 to August 28 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at South Oshawa Community Centre compliments of Tim Hortons®.
Recreation Facility Holiday Hours: McLaughlin Day
Oshawa’s recreation facilities and fitness centres will be running modified schedules on the upcoming McLaughlin Day holiday.
On Monday, August 5:
- Delpark Homes Centre will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- South Oshawa Community Centre will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
All other recreation facilities will be closed, and all registered recreation programs cancelled.
Free leisure swims - Rotary Pool
Free leisure swims are offered at Rotary Pool for the summer.
Camp Samac Pool, another outdoor pool alternative, will offer free swims on the following long weekends:
- McLaughlin Day (August 3 - 5); and
- Labour Day (August 31 - September 2).
Cash admission payments accepted only at Camp Samac Pool.
Fees will apply for all swimming lessons and Aquafit programs as well as for the indoor pools.
Drop-in cancellations - South Oshawa Community Centre
All drop-in programs and badminton court rentals have been cancelled at South Oshawa Community Centre from Monday, July 8 to Sunday, July 21 inclusive for gymnasium renovations at G.L. Robert CVI.
New - Online registration software
Participants of City of Oshawa recreation and Oshawa Senior Community Centres programs will have a more user friendly way to access and register for programs and services.
How do I get started? Update your account through the following steps:
- Your email address will now be your client login and you will get to create your own password.
- Your current “pin and client id#” are no longer necessary.
- Update your Online Registration account here
How do I use it?
- Browse and register for programs easily through the online registration portals, register.oshawa.ca or register.oscc.ca
- Search by age group, category or course id and simply follow the instructions as you go!
North/south thruway access closed - Delpark Homes Centre
The north/south thruway access at Delpark Homes Centre will be closed with bollards until mid-September to allow for users of the accessible playground and splash pad safe movement between the two features.
Accessible restroom extended closure - Civic Recreation Complex
The Civic Recreation Complex accessible restroom located on the upper level (outside the Bobby Orr Room) will be closed for an extended period of time as it under goes repairs.