News & Announcements

Pickering, ON, May 9, 2022  Ready? Set?…Go! Child Supervision is back at Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex and making its grand reopening Monday, May 16 at 9:00 am. With the province reopening, it’s time to get back into your favourite programs, or try something new and exciting! The City of Pickering is excited to offer numerous in person programs to help enrich the lives of Pickering resident. With the return of Child Supervision, it’ll...
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Pickering, ON, October 25, 2021 
As of Monday, October 25, the Province of Ontario has lifted capacity limits where proof of vaccination is required including in sports, recreational fitness facilities (such as gyms), physical fitness training and meeting and event spaces. Commencing Tuesday, October 26 members & guests will no longer be required to reserve their Health Club or Group Fitness visits at Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex (CHDRC).  To...
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Pickering, ON, January 29, 2021 – The City of Pickering is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of the 2020-2021 Seniors Active Living Centre Grant, funded by the Province of Ontario.  
This grant will support the operation and delivery of innovative and meaningful programs and services to Pickering seniors, hosted out of East Shore Community Centre (ESCC) and George Ashe Library and Community Centre (GALCC).
Participating in available grant programs...
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Pickering, ON, January 4, 2021 – After opening its doors 37 years ago, the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex (CHDRC) is getting ready to undergo major renovations.
In January, 2021, phased construction will begin to address many of the facility’s aging components, systems, and key amenities. Completing construction under the current COVID-19 health and safety measures, while facility occupancy is significantly reduced, will minimize disruption to users...
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Pickering, ON, July 15, 2020 - As the City of Pickering prepares to re-open the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex we are undergoing many changes to welcome our staff and guests back safely.  As we navigate through the reopening, there will be some new things to expect during each phase. Amenities and programming will vary and be consistent with governmental orders and guidelines. The health and wellbeing of our community is our highest priority. While we are closed,...
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