Prepare for some deviations to your routine. Several pathways, playgrounds and parks will be undergoing spring maintenance across the Durham Region.
Oshawa will be replacing existing pathway surfaces as well as completing minor repairs and improvements throughout Lakeview Park. The works are scheduled to last until October.
This project is anticipated to be completed this fall. The work will be done in a phased approach to limit user impact.
The park was the venue of the now cancelled Ribfest 2026. Access parking at Oshawa waterfront will be charged from May 15 onward.
The upgraded paths will improve trail connectivity, safety and access to Oshawa’s waterfront, enhancing the experience for residents and visitors.
The work includes:
- Removal of existing interlock pathways
- Widening of pathways and paving with asphalt
- Accessibility improvements at the Jubilee Pavillion
- Minor repairs and updates throughout the park
Pickering Park
Whitevale Park in the City of Pickering will also be undergoing some spring renovations.
The playground will be temporarily closed at Whitevale Park for its reconstruction, including new play equipment and replacement of the existing engineered wood fibre safety surfacing.
The repairs will take place till May 5.
Clarington Spring Maintenance
The Municipality of Clarington will be doing maintenance and improvements to ditches and culverts on various roads in Clarington from May to July.
Short-term road closures and lane restrictions are required to safely complete the work on the following roads:
- Maple Grove Road from Bloor Street to Baseline Road
- Cigas Road from Trulls Road to Baseline Road
- Hockaday Court, Solina
Please note timelines are approximate and will vary depending on weather and other factors.
Crews will ensure that waste collection and mail delivery are not interrupted said the municipality of Clarington.