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Purpose: To facilitate the Installation of the Region of Durham’s watermain. 

Duration: Thursday, July 2, 2026 to Thursday, July 16, 2026

Duration: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 – Saturday, July 4, 2026 inclusive

The roof is being replaced at Dunbarton Indoor Pool. The pool will be closed for the duration of the project. Construction is expected to be complete by August 23, 2026, subject to suitable weather and supply chain.

All public swim and swimming lessons continue at Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex.

For information on aquatics programming please contact:
Adam Schumacher, Supervisor, Aquatics Community Services Department

Work: 905.420.4660 ext. 3293

For additional information please contact:
Lou Kahssay, Senior Project Manager, Facilities Capital Projects Community Services Department

Work: 905.420.4660 ext. 1032

Take Notice that the Council of The Corporation of The City of Pickering passed Heritage Designation By-law 8275/26 on June 22, 2026 under Section IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18

The whirlpool at Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex will be closed to allow for plumbing maintenance work on Friday, July 3, 2026 beginning at 6:00 am and will reopen at 5:00 pm.

The City of Pickering will be hosting Canada Day festivities on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

In order to ensure a safe and enjoyable event, and to ensure full emergency access, the City will be enacting temporary road closures and parking restrictions in the area of Bay Ridges Kinsmen Park and Alex Robertson Park.

Purpose: Canada Day Celebration – Kinsmen Park

Duration: Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 6:00 pm to midnight

The City of Pickering will be hosting the daytime Canada Day festivities on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in The Esplanade Park. In order to ensure a safe and enjoyable event, the City will be enacting temporary road closures in the area.

Purpose: Canada Day Celebration – The Esplanade Park

Duration: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 – 7:00 am to Wednesday, July 1, 2026 – 9:00 pm

The temporary road closure of Glenanna Road and the east sidewalk from the north limit of The Esplanade North to the entrance of the Health Services Centre, approximately 100 metres south of Kingston Road. In addition, the west sidewalk of Glenanna Road from Pickering Parkway to The Esplanade South will remain closed. Both vehicle and pedestrian detours have been provided, and all applicable signage will be posted.

Purpose: To facilitate the Installation of the Region of Durham’s watermain.

Duration: Monday, June 29, 2026 to Thursday, July 2, 2026

Temporary Closure of the Washroom Facilities at Dunmoore Park

The City of Pickering has received an application for Consent. The City is required to process and review all complete applications under the Planning Act. These applications have been delegated to the Director, City Development & CBO for decision. Members of the public may submit written comments by email to City Development. For more information regarding how to participate, please visit pickering.ca/coa or call 905.420.4617.