Program Cancellations and Service Disruptions

The City of Pickering will be hosting the Artfest event on Saturday, May 23, 2026 and Sunday, May 24, 2026.
For this event, please note the City of Pickering will be temporarily closing The Esplanade South from Valley farm Road to the Pickering Civic Complex Parking.

Region of Durham completing urgent maintenance hole (MH) repair in the intersection of Brock Road and Bayly Street in Pickering. 

The City of Pickering will be installing temporary traffic controls including, establishing a pick-up and drop-off zone on a portion of Breezy Drive fronting Bruce Handscomb Memorial Park and placing parking restrictions on one side of Elvira Court.

The splash pad at the Liverpool Waterfront is currently closed due to a plumbing issue. Repair
work is underway, and the splash pad is expected to be reopened on, or before, Friday, May 22nd, weather
permitting.

Holiday Operating Hours at City facilities for Victoria Day: Monday, May 18, 2026

Temporary Road Closure, Marshcourt Drive from Pickering Parkway to 1521
Marshcourt Drive, approximately 90m north of Pickering Parkway.

Cancelled – Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee Meeting

Temporary road and west sidewalk closure of Glenanna Road from Pickering Parkway to the south limit of The Esplanade South. Both vehicle and pedestrian detours have been provided, and all applicable signage will be posted.   

Temporary road and west sidewalk closure of Glenanna Road from Pickering Parkway to the south limit of The Esplanade South. Both vehicle and pedestrian detours have been provided, and all applicable signage will be posted.  

Duration: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 to Friday, June 5, 2026 

The closure has been extended due to the wet spring. The new playground will be opened for use after it has passed the required 3rd party safety inspection.