Program Cancellations and Service Disruptions

Construction for the Council Chamber Renovation will commence on August 11, 2025 and will 
continue until April 11, 2026. During this time, the Council Chamber will be closed.

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.

Notice of Extension of Temporary Road Closure, Walnut Lane

2025The Beverley Morgan Park Artificial Turf Replacement project is underway, with construction beginning on Monday June 23, 2025 and continuing until Friday August 29, 2025 (subject to weather conditions).

Lift All Crane will be making an emergency replacement of a HVAC unit on top of the condominium building at 1625 Pickering Parkway.

June 13, 2025 - The Town of Ajax is undertaking its Church Street Bridge Rehabilitation project, which may affect traffic flow and routes for residents in neighbouring communities, including Pickering. The Church Street Bridge (Bridge 18) over Duffins Creek, located 60 meters North of Highway 401, was constructed in 1960. The roadway bridge is now in need of maintenance and repair, as indicated by lifecycle and condition assessments.

Seventh Concession Road will be temporarily closed, from Sideline 28 to Sideline 32, as well as North Road from Seventh Concession Road to Hwy. 7 to facilitate the replacement of Wilson Bridge, west of North Road.

The large section of Dunmoore Park will be temporarily closed for turf maintenance Thursday, May 15, 2025 until Thursday, June 5, 2025 the gates will be locked, the smaller portion of the park will still be accessible for use.

The turf area beside the playground at Usman Park will be temporarily closed for maintenance and a temporary fence put in place, the playground beside this area will remain unaffected and open for use. From Thursday, May 15, 2025 until approximately Thursday, June 5, 2025.