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Winter parking takes effect on December 1

Changes to on street parking for the winter season will be in effect from Sunday, December 1, through to April 1.

Reminders to community members:

• On street parking is not permitted on Oshawa streets between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m., from December 1 to April 1. Vehicles can be ticketed or towed during that time, regardless of snow clearing operations or weather conditions.
• In addition to the 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. regulations, vehicles parked on Oshawa streets at any time while salting/snow...

Toys for Tickets program is back in Oshawa

The City of Oshawa’s Toys for Tickets program has returned for the holiday season.

Motorists who receive a parking ticket under $100 between November 19 and December 3 (inclusive) will have the opportunity to provide a new toy in lieu of payment.

Residents wishing to participate in the program can pay their eligible parking ticket from December 2 to 4, online at Oshawa.ca/PayTicket. All eligible online payments received during this time will be used to purchase toys.

Additionally, during business...

Rose Valley Community Park Construction Milestones

Construction is progressing on Rose Valley Community Park, located at 1095 Thornton Rd. North, north of Rossland Road and south of Taunton Road.

The new pickle ball courts and the installation of two playground areas are now complete. Construction of the bike tracks, shade structures and formal garden are ongoing, with majority of the hard surfaces finished. The installation of the park washroom building, operations storage building, a new pedestrian crosswalk on Thornton Road, and landscape...

Construction progresses on Rotary Park – Oshawa’s centennial Legacy Project

The Rotary Park and Pool Redevelopment project is reaching construction milestones.

Construction began in Spring 2024 and it continues to move forward and advance with the recent installation of the footings for the building foundation. Other completed work includes underground servicing such as watermain, storm and sanitary sewers.

The project schedule continues to target opening for Summer 2025.

About Rotary Park Redevelopment project

The Rotary Park Redevelopment project will include:

• a new outdoor...

Time to register for Winter activeOshawa programs and holiday camps

Winter recreation program registration is just around the corner, and we encourage community members to set aside some time in advance to prepare for registration.

Beginning at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, November 19, the City will open registration for winter swimming lessons only. Registration for general winter recreation programs, including arts and crafts, dance, music, fitness, sports and March Break Camps will open at 9 a.m. on Thursday, November 21.

Due to the continued pool closure at South Oshawa...