The City of Oshawa has released updates on three major outdoor projects currently under construction, including Rose Valley Community Park, the Rotary Park redevelopment, and the Downtown Urban Square.
Downtown Urban Square progressing in Oshawa’s core
Site preparation is underway at the future Downtown Urban Square, located at the intersection of Bond Street East and Simcoe Street North. Crews are currently installing underground services, preparing subgrade elevations, and placing the granular base material.
Upcoming work includes the installation of hardscaping, site furnishings, plantings, and lighting. Once complete in fall 2025, the Downtown Urban Square will become a vibrant downtown hub, hosting events, concerts, and community celebrations.
The City of Oshawa continues to invest in recreational and community spaces to support resident well-being and enhance local quality of life.
Rose Valley Community Park set to open this summer
Located at 1095 Thornton Road North, Rose Valley Community Park is taking shape as a multi-use outdoor recreation space. Several amenities are already complete, including pickleball courts, a BMX park, a new playground with rubber safety surfacing, shade structures, and a washroom building.
Work continues on additional features such as bike tracks, formal gardens, asphalt paving, and a natural turf sports field. Next steps include finishing an operations storage building, installing a pedestrian crosswalk across Thornton Road, and completing landscape planting.
The city expects the project to be complete later this summer and invites residents to attend a grand opening celebration on Saturday, October 4, from 11 am to 2 pm.
Rotary Park undergoing centennial legacy redevelopment
Rotary Park, located at 254 Centre Street South, is currently undergoing a major redevelopment in honour of Oshawa’s centennial. As the city’s centennial legacy project, the park’s upgrades include:
- A new outdoor pool with four lanes, a zero-entry area, and toddler zone
- A splash pad and destination playground
- A new parking lot and accessible pathways
- Additional site amenities and landscaping
Despite weather and supply chain-related delays, construction continues with an expected completion in late 2025. As a thank-you to the community for their patience, the city will offer free swims during the 2026 season.