Community News

Residents celebrate new ways to move and play at South Courtice Arena

Clarington, Ontario – On September 21, hundreds of residents joined Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster and members of Council to celebrate the launch of all-new outdoor amenities at South Courtice Arena.

Located at 1595 Prestonvale Road in Courtice, the arena is already a hub of community activity featuring both NHL and Olympic-sized indoor ice pads, an outdoor soccer field and off-leash dog park. Now, it’s also home to Clarington’s first accessible outdoor fitness area, paid for in part by the Government...

Mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at an event in Clarington or Durham Region

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. It is a day to reflect on and acknowledge the painful legacy of the Residential School System in Canada that separated Indigenous children from their families and communities and stripped away their traditions, culture and languages.

It is a day to honour the children who never returned home, the survivors, their families and communities affected by the legacy of residential schools. Below is a list of initiatives taking...

Playground refresh wraps-up at parks in Bowmanville and Solina

New play structures, swings and other amenities have been installed or replaced at four parks in Bowmanville and Solina, including:

Rhonda Park, 92 Rhonda Boulevard, Bowmanville

• Enlarged playground area with wood fibre safety surface
• Junior and senior play structures
• Four swings, one accessible
• Park benches
• Pathway realignment and new pathway

New upgrades to Rhonda Park feature a new play structure with wood fibre safety surface.

Elephant Hill Park, 30 Maconnachie Place, Bowmanville

• Enlarged playground...

Review the draft Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan for a chance to win an iPad mini

Clarington: did we get it right?

With input from residents, community groups, staff and council, and backed by extensive data, trends and analysis, a comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan (PRCMP) has been drafted and is ready to share with the public.

Clarington residents are invited to review the PRCMP (or highlights) and submit their feedback at www.clarington.net/PRCMP between Tuesday, September 17 to Sunday, October 6, 2024 for a chance to win an iPad mini!

“When we create public...

Clarington announces new Deputy CAO of Planning and Infrastructure

The Municipality of Clarington is pleased to announce Darryl Lyons as its new Deputy CAO of Planning and Infrastructure, effective October 7.

Lyons is a professional planner with more than 24 years of experience. He joins Clarington from the City of Markham, where he was the Deputy Director of Planning and Urban Design. During that time, he provided leadership on development, parks, urban design, policy and housing, and was instrumental in leading efforts for the Yonge North Subway Extension,...