Parks and Sports Fields

Experience the joy of playing outdoors at Clarington's parks and sports fields. With over 70 parks to choose from, it's easy to find something fun to do.

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Park updates

  • Outdoor refrigerated skating rinks are closed for the season.
  • Tennis and pickleball courts are open for the season.
  • The boat launch is open for the season.
  • Park cleanups start the end of April. 
  • Seasonal portable toilets will be intalled by May 1.
  • Outdoor permanent washrooms will open on May 4.
  • Sports fields will open on May 4.
  • Splash pads at Port Darlington East Beach Park, Orono Park, Rickard Neighbourhood Park and Rosswell Park will open on May 15. The rest will open June 1.

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Playgrounds, splash pads and skateboard parks

Swing, slide and climb on a playground, catch some air at a skateboard park or cool off in a splash pad throughout the summer. There are plenty of ways to stay active in Clarington. 

Many of Clarington's parks have splash pads you can enjoy throughout the summer. We turn on the water at all parks by around mid-June, sometimes earlier, depending on the forecasted weather. All splash pads have a built-in timer that allows water to run from 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. each day.

If you notice a problem at one of our parks, report it online or call 905-623-3379 ext. 2661.

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Clarington’s splash pads are for everyone to enjoy. Please follow these rules so everyone can stay cool, stay safe, and have fun:

Don’t:

  • Block the drain with towels or clothing.
  • Drink or ingest the splash pad water.
  • Bring sand or wood chips into the splash pad area. 
  • Climb, hang, swing or pull on any splash pad features.
  • Bring food, drinks, or breakable objects near the splash pad.
  • Bring pets on the splash pad or in the playground area.
  • Use skateboards, roller blades, bicycles, and/or scooters on the splash pad.
  • Leave children unattended.

 Do:

  • Have fun.
  • Splash around.
  • Get your hair wet.
  • Wear sunscreen and stay protected.
  • Invite your friends.
  • Bring a towel and water bottle.
  • Leave the splash pad at the first sign of thunder or lightning.

Sports fields, courts and diamonds

We maintain over 40 sports fields and 30 baseball diamonds from about mid-May to mid-October each year.  If you would like to use a field and diamond for seasonal games or practices, special events or tournaments, you will need to apply for a permit.

To book a soccer field or baseball diamond, please fill out the Facility Rental Permit Application.

Parks and field closures

View parks and field closures that may affect your plans and games, or subscribe to receive email notices right to your inbox.

Families in the Park

Families in the Park is a travelling van of crafts, games and fun. Our staff are on-site at park locations across Clarington throughout the summer.

Mobility device charging stations available at 15 locations across Clarington

Clarington has installed mobility charging stations at 15 locations across the community to support people using scooters, wheelchairs and other mobility devices to get around.

  • Port Darlington East Beach Park, 54 East Beach Road in Bowmanville
  • Guildwood Park, 180 Guildwood Drive in Bowmanville
  • Clarington Fields, 2375 Baseline Road West in Bowmanville
  • Bond Head Parkette on the pier at the beach located on the corner of Mill Street South and Boulton Street along the lake in the park
  • Orono Park (near the splash pad), 61 Princess Street in Orono
  • Orono Town Hall, 5315 Main Street in Orono
  • Harry Gay Neighbourhood Park, 179 Harry Gay Drive in Courtice

  • Courtice Community Complex, 2950 Courtice Road in Courtice
  • South Courtice Arena, 1595 Prestonvale Road in Courtice
  • Diane Hamre Recreation Complex, 1780 Rudell Road in Newcastle
  • Bowmanville Older Adult Association, 26 Beech Avenue in Bowmanville
  • Clarington Public Library - Bowmanville Branch, 163 Church Street in Bowmanville
  • Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex (west entrance on Pad A), 2440 Durham Regional Highway 2 in Bowmanville
  • Newcastle Public Library, 150 King Avenue East in Newcastle
  • Newcastle Memorial Arena, 103 Caroline Street West in Newcastle

Contact Us

Address: 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A6

Phone: 905-623-3379
TTY: 1-844-790-1599

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