What is Parks Development?
The Parks Development, Technical and Community Support team consists of both landscape architects and project managers, who plan, design and construct parks, open space, recreational trails, and landscape beautification areas throughout the city.
Areas of service include:
The City is committed to the development of an inclusive, healthy and safe community by providing accessible facilities. New park playgrounds and recreational trails are designed and constructed to meet the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.) and align with the City of Oshawa's Accessibility Design Standards.
Accessible park playgrounds provide barrier-free access and take into consideration types of play, safety surfacing, points of entry into the play space and seating.
Accessible recreational trails are designed with minimum running slopes where technically feasible, appropriate use of ramps, and incorporation of rest areas and amenities pertinent to the functionality of the trail.
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.) encourages the City to consult on the following before developing recreational trails:
We welcome your feedback and comment with respect to the above. Please share your feedback by emailing Service Oshawa.