Oshawa has announced that effective Monday, August 10, the city will reopen some public buildings for limited use. The city’s top priority remains the safety and health of community members and staff.
Arenas, Indoor Pools and Fitness Centres
As of Monday, August 10, Delpark Homes Centre and South Oshawa Community Centre will reopen for limited use of ice pads, indoor pools and fitness centres, with operating hours of Monday to Friday from 9 am to 9 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 8 pm. At this time, programs, lessons and leisure skates are not being reintroduced, said an announcement.
Use of the indoor pools and fitness centres are by appointment only in order to ensure health and safety protocols. Community members who would like to book an appointment are asked to register at register.oshawa.ca or call 905-436-3311. Registration begins on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 10 am. Additionally, to book ice at Delpark Homes Centre contact the Facility Booking Office. Visit www.oshawa.ca/reopeningrecreation for more information before planning a visit.
At Delpark Homes Centre, the Oshawa Public Libraries branch and OSCC55+ branch will also open for limited use as of August 10. For more information on the reopening of Oshawa Public Libraries branches, visit their Welcome Back webpage. As of August 10, OSCC55+ Delpark Homes Branch will reopen in conjunction with the Delpark Homes Centre for limited use with operating hours of Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. Subsequent reopening dates for additional OSCC55+ branches will be announced in the coming weeks.
Public health protocols will be implemented in the two recreation facilities, including screening upon entry and plexiglass barriers installed at front counters.
Community members are asked to:
- Enter and exit facilities through the south entrance for all purposes but those related to ice pad bookings. Those with an ice pad booking are asked to enter and exit through the north entrance at Delpark Homes Centre
- Queue outside of the recreation facility to visit the designated screening area, respond to screening questions and provide contact information
- Wear a mask or face covering (with the exception of those who have health, respiratory and sensory issues, various disabilities; are unable to remove the mask without assistance; and, children under the age of two)
- Maintain physical distancing from others and adhere to physical distancing markers
- Follow directional arrows located on the floor
- Use hand sanitizer when entering and exiting the building
Additionally, ice is available at the Tribute Communities Centre for on-ice instruction to specific sport affiliations and organizations. Covid-19 protocols are in place for scheduled ice rentals.
City Hall
As of Monday, August 10, City Hall will reopen to the public by appointment only for many City services. To book an appointment, please call Service Oshawa at 905-436-3311 during regular operating hours (8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday on business days).
Public health protocols will be implemented, including screening upon entry to City Hall and plexiglass barriers installed at front counters.
Community members requiring in-person service at City Hall are asked to:
- Enter and exit through the main entrance (located across from the Robert McLaughlin Gallery and adjacent to the Arts Resource Centre)
- Upon entering, wait to respond to screening questions and provide contact information
- Wear a mask or face covering (with the exception of those who have health, respiratory and sensory issues, various disabilities; are unable to remove the mask without assistance; and children under the age of two)
- Maintain physical distancing from others and adhere to physical distancing markers
- Follow directional arrows located on the floor
- Use hand sanitizer when entering and exiting the building
- Sign out when exiting the building
The city is also booking civil marriage ceremonies at City Hall as of Friday, August 14. Civil marriage ceremonies take place in the Council Chamber with ceremony times available on Friday afternoons and Saturdays. To learn more, call Service Oshawa at 905-436-3311 or visit www.oshawa.ca/getmarried.
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