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Peony Festival Volunteer, Judi Denny, wins FEO Volunteer of the Year Award
Posted on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 02:20 PM
In honour of Volunteer Recognition Month, the City of Oshawa would like to extend its congratulations to one of its long-standing volunteers, Judi Denny. On February 28, 2024, Judi was honoured at the Festival and Events Ontario (FEO) Awards ceremony, where she was awarded the Volunteer of the Year Award.
Judi has been one of the driving forces behind the Peony Festival since it was established in 2004. Together with her late husband, Michael, the Dennys donated many of the peonies that can be...

Construction begins on Rotary Park – Oshawa’s centennial Legacy Project
Posted on Tuesday, April 02, 2024 02:55 PM
Construction crews are mobilizing to begin construction on the Rotary Park and Pool Redevelopment project!
Construction is scheduled to begin on April 8, 2024.
The Rotary Park Redevelopment project is the City of Oshawa’s Legacy Project for our centennial year celebrations.
The project will include:
- a new outdoor pool with four lanes, a zero-entry pool area and toddler pool area
- a destination playground
- a splash pad
- a parking lot
- pathways
- site amenities
The new park and outdoor pool are scheduled to open...

Oshawa 100+ kick offs; view the video and join upcoming celebration events
Posted on Monday, March 18, 2024 03:00 PM
The City of Oshawa marked its 100th anniversary as a city on March 8 and kicked off a year of celebrations. We invite community members to view the video of the March 8 official celebration and join us throughout the year as we celebrate our historical milestone with a series of events, activities and commemorative projects.
Official 100+ Anniversary Celebration
Festivities kicked off on Friday, March 8 with the Official 100+ Anniversary Celebration live broadcast on Rogers Television; Free...

Construction set to begin on Rotary Park – Oshawa’s centennial Legacy Project
Posted on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 04:26 PM
The Rotary Park and Pool Redevelopment project is moving forward in 2024 as we celebrate our centennial year!
Following an extensive review process, the contract has been awarded and construction is set to begin this spring.
The Rotary Park Redevelopment project will include:
- a new outdoor pool with four lanes, a zero-entry pool area and toddler pool area
- a destination playground
- a splash pad
- a parking lot
- pathways
- site amenities
The upgrades will meet the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act...
Oshawa offers marriage licences and civil marriage ceremonies
Posted on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 03:53 PM
Are you looking to get married? Service Oshawa is available to assist you with obtaining your marriage licence. Service Oshawa is open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Visit Oshawa.ca/GetMarried to start the marriage licence process.
Did you know that we also offer civil marriage ceremonies? Couples looking for a simple and elegant non-religious ceremony can get married at Oshawa City Hall. The cost of the ceremony, including a required pre-ceremony...