Program Cancellations and Service Disruptions

Holiday Operating Hours at City facilities for Family Day: Monday, February 16, 2026

The Regional Municipality of Durham will begin construction of advanced roadway illumination on Brock Road (Regional Road 1) from Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) to Alexander Knox Road (Regional Road 40) in the City of Pickering

Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex Pool between 7:30 am-5:00 pm on Friday, February 20th, 2026 for the LOSSA swim meet. 

Duration: June 2025 to November 2025

UPDATE: Project extension from December 2025 to May 31, 2026

While a cold weather warning is in effect, the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex will be a designated warming centre. Leashed pets are welcome provided they are well controlled by their owner. 

This warning is expected to be in effect beginning the morning of Wednesday, February 4th and will continue until end of day, Monday, February 9th, 2026

Please note that due to mechanical problems affecting the boilers, the closure of Dunbarton Indoor Pool has been extended until Thursday, February 5th, 2026, inclusive.

Last Updated: January 23, 2026 at 11:30 am
The City of Pickering is preparing for extreme cold and heavy snowfall this weekend. City crews will be clearing roads and sidewalks in priority sequence in accordance with established winter maintenance standards. We thank you for your patience and cooperation, and encourage caution if travel is necessary. Updates will be provided as conditions change.

The playground will be temporarily closed at the Bayshore Tot Lot for its reconstruction, including new play equipment and replacing of the existing engineered wood fiber safety surfacing. Duration: Friday, January 16, 2026 to Friday, May 1, 2026

The playground will be temporarily closed at Bonita Park for its reconstruction, including new play equipment and replacing of the existing engineered wood fiber safety surfacing. Duration: Friday, January 16, 2026 – Friday, May 1, 2026