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Holiday Operating Hours for Monday, August 4, 2025

When the Region of Durham Board of Health issues a Heat Warning, the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex (CHDRC) is a designated Cooling Centre and public swim times are extended.

The City of Pickering will be hosting the Emancipation Day Celebration on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 from 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm.

To help residents stay cool and safe during periods of extreme heat, the City of Pickering is introducing extended hours for select amenities during designated heat warnings. 

Updated Operational Hours – Effective July 29, 2025

Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex – Public Swim
During designated heat warnings:
• Monday to Friday: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
• Saturday and Sunday: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Splash Pads – All Locations
Open daily from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm:
• Amberlea Park
• Beachfront Park & Millennium Square
• Foxtail Green

These extended hours will remain in effect during active heat warnings issued by the Region of Durham.

Fore more information, contact Customer Care at 905.683.7575.

Heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) units are being replaced at East Shore Community Centre with the use of cranes.

July 18, 2025 - Today, the City of Pickering and the Town of Ajax notified Elexicon Corporation of our decision to conclude our Request for Proposal (RFP) process that had explored options with respect to our continued partial ownership of the utility. This notification formally concludes the process, which was initiated in July 2024.

Notice of Extension of Temporary Road Closure, Walnut Lane

July 3, 2025 - Take Notice that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering passed Development Charges By-law 8190/25 on June 23, 2025 under section 2(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 27

July 3, 2025 - Take Notice that the Council of The Corporation of The City of Pickering passed a Community Benefit Charges By-law 8192/25 on June 23, 2025 under Section 37(13) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13.