Cordova Valley Park – home to Oshawa’s newest splash pad

The City of Oshawa recently celebrated the completion of park upgrades and a new splash pad at Cordova Valley Park with an official re-opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony.  The park redevelopment project was made possible by $975,000 in funding from the Government of Canada’s Canada Community-Building Fund.

Located at 811 Glen Street, Cordova Valley Park features a splash pad, new playground, enhanced amenities and upgrades to the soccer field. The park redevelopment project also included improved accessibility to the community garden as well as increased areas of planting and naturalization to provide pollinator habitat. The park is also home to the City’s newest off-leash area.

Community engagement helped inform the new features of the park. Construction started in May 2022 and was completed in November 2022. The splash pad opened in July 2023.

For more information about Cordova Valley Park and the City’s other parks and trails, visit the City’s Parks and Facilities Directory or visit Oshawa.ca/parks.

For more information on the Canada Community-Building Fund, visit Infrastructure Canada’s website.

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“Parks provide space for families and residents to enjoy the outdoors, come together and have fun,” said Ryan Turnbull, Member of Parliament for Whitby, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities. “I am pleased that the Government of Canada was able to support improvements to Cordova Valley Park – improvements that will benefit residents of all ages and abilities for years to come.”

“Today, we’re excited to unveil the new and improved Cordova Valley Park in the great City of Oshawa,” said Mayor Dan Carter. “Made possible with funding from the federal Canada Community-Building Fund, this park will now be a place where families can create lasting memories and children can embrace the joy of play.”

“Watching Cordova Valley Park come to life with the new Off-Leash Dog Park, the upgraded gardens, the new playground and best of all, the addition of the fantastic splash pad confirms the City of Oshawa’s recommitment to this community and its residents. This project is one of my best successes as your Ward 5 Regional and City Councillor,” said Councillor Brian Nicholson, Chair of the Safety and Facilities Services Committee and Ward 5 Regional & City Councillor. 

“Cordova Valley Park stands as a shining example of our commitment to providing inclusive and accessible spaces and parks for all,” said Councillor Rick Kerr, Vice-Chair of the Safety and Facilities Services Committee. “The enhanced community garden, with its improved accessibility features and the creation of additional naturalization areas for pollinators, demonstrate our dedication to sustainability and the importance of green spaces and community gardens.”

“I am so happy to see Cordova Valley Park and especially the splash pad open for community use. This park has something for everyone in the neighbourhood – from the playground and splash pad, to the community garden, soccer field and dog park,” said Councillor John Gray, Ward 5 City Councillor.

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Ryan Turnbull, Member of Parliament for Whitby, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, joined members of Oshawa City Council and neighbourhood residents to celebrate the completion of the Cordova Valley Park redevelopment project that received $975,000 in funding provided by the Government of Canada.