Playground Program
Playgrounds Fun Night
All Playground Program participants are invited to a special Playgrounds Fun Night at the Civic Fieldhouse (99 Thornton Road South). Join us on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 starting at 6 p.m. for a viewing of the Super Mario Bros movie. Parents are required to be on-site. Complete the online form to confirm your attendance.
Drop-off Playground Program
The Drop-off Playground Program is a free service offered by the City of Oshawa in partnership with Their Opportunity. This program runs Monday to Friday from July 2 to August 16, 2024, except on August 5 (Civic Holiday).
Guardians can drop-off children, aged five to 12, at select playground locations. Play Leaders will provide fun and engaging opportunities for children to play games, make crafts and enjoy other activities. Please note, washrooms are not available.
Registration
Morning locations 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Afternoon locations 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. |
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Brookside Park | Connaught Park |
Coldstream Park | Easton Park |
Cordova Valley Park | Kedron Park |
Greenhill Park | Lake Vista Park |
Harmony Village Park | |
Margate Park | Pinecrest Park |
Sandy Hawley Park | Sherwood Park |
Thornton Park | Willowdale Park |
Preschool Playground Program
The Preschool Playground Program is a free service offered by the City in partnership with Their Opportunity. This program is available for families with children ages three to five and runs from 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. twice a week at select playground locations. Play Leaders facilitate opportunities for children and parents to play games and other activities. Each week features an activity focus in movement, crafts, dance or water.
Registration
The Preschool Program is drop-in only and as a result, advance registration is not required; however, parents/guardians are required to actively participate during program sessions. The Preschool Program is subject to cancellation based on weather, staffing and attendance.
Date | Locations 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Activity Focus |
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Monday, July 22 | Laval Park | Movement |
Wednesday, July 24 | Kedron Park | Craft |
Monday, July 29 | Mackenzie Park | Dance |
Friday, August 2 | Lake Vista Park | Water |
Wednesday, August 7 | Russett Park | Craft |
Thursday, August 8 | Arborwood Park | Variety |
Monday August 12 | Deer Valley Park | Water |
Wednesday, August 14 | Alexandra Park | Movement |
Inclement weather and heat alerts
Playground Programs may be cancelled when inclement weather occurs. When a Heat Alert has been issued by Environment Canada, Playground Program locations without adequate shade will be cancelled for the day. Participants should wear sunscreen, a hat and bring a water bottle.
For status updates on any Playground Program cancellations, visit the Service Disruptions page. Subscribe to have these alerts and other news delivered to your email.
For more information about our programs, contact the Playground Program Coordinator at 905-436-3311 extension 2749 or [email protected].