city of oshawa trail brochure
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Oshawas Trail system totals almost
27 km o paved surace that
provides citizens and visitors with
opportunities or physical activity
such as walking, running, cycling,
rollerblading or bird watching.
A sae and environmentally
riendly way o getting to and
rom work, school, shopping,
or a nearby park, the trails are
a great place to gather and
enjoy the outdoors with riends
and amily.
Waterront Trail
Harmony Creek Trail
Joseph Kolodzie Oshawa Creek Bike Path
Michael Starr Trail
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ROUTEOUTE
TRAIL CHARACTERISTICSRAIL CHARACTERISTICSAND ACCESSIBILITYND ACCESSIBILITY
LEGENDEGEND
Rossland Rd W
King St W
Adelaide Ave E
Bond St E
Philip Murray Ave
Lake Ontario
Olive AveGibb St
WilsonRdS
RitsonRdS
SimcoeStS
SimcoeStS
ParkRdS
Farewe
llSt
H
armonyRdS
Bloor St W
Highway 401
Wentworth St E
CentreStS
ParkRdS
Stevens
onRdS
HillcroftStGolfSt
Oshawa
TO:
500 m
NROUTE
The City o Oshawa constructs all
new trails to meet accessibility
standards. Older established portions
o the trails may have steep slopes,
sharp turns and unprotected edges with closeproximity to the Lake or creek and may be
considered as a potential obstacle or some users.
Some portions are prone to seasonal fooding
and reezing. On-road portions o the trail require
the user to maneuver along and across areas with
vehicular tra c.
For more inormation on accessibility please visit
the City o Oshawa web site at www.oshawa.ca.
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JOSEPH KOLODZIEOSEPH KOLODZIEOSHAWA CREEK BIKE PATHSHAWA CREEK BIKE PATH7 kmkmSurrounded by lush vegetation this paved path
meanders along the picturesque Oshawa Creek valley
with connections to Downtown Oshawa (see last
page). The creek is home to the spring and all trout
and salmon runs. Portions o the path travel in close
proximity to the creek and has steep slopes, sharp turns
and unprotected edges. Caution should be used when
accessing and maneuvering the trail.
1 Lakeview Park see Waterront Trail
2 Southmead Park
3 Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority
(CLOCA) Administration Building
4 Cordova Park
5 Erie Street Park
6 Storie Park
7 Rotary Park
8 Brick by Brick Park
9 City Hall, Public Library, Art Gallery
10 Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens (OVBG), Kinsmen
Stadium and Childrens Arena Home to
breathtaking foral displays and community events.
11 Parkwood Estate Once home to R.S. McLaughlin,the ounder o G.M. Canada, this grand estate is now
a National Historic Site.
Adelaide Ave W
King St E
Bond St E
Bloor St E
Highway 401
Bloor St W
Wentworth St W
Wentworth St E
Phillip Murray Ave
ParkRdS
ParkRdS
CentreStS
SimcoeStS
RitsonRdN
GolfSt
RitsonRdS
RitsonRdS
Simco
eStS
Exit toErie St
Exit toOxford St
Exit toWhiting Ave
Exit toThomas Ave
Exit toMill St
Exit toSinclair Ave
Exit toMidtown Dr
Exit toKaiser Cr
Exit toElliot St
Exit toGibb St
Exit toDowntown
6398)
500 m
N
TO:
Michael StarrTrail
TO:Waterfront
Trail
TO:Waterfront
Trail
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Oshawa
SouthmeadPark
LakeviewPark
Erie Park
Cordova Park
Rotary Park
Brick byBrick Park
City HallPublic LibraryArt Gallery
OVBGKinsmenStadium
ChildrensArena
Storie Park
CLOCA
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DowntownOshawa
Parkwood Estate
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MICHAEL STARR TRAILICHAEL STARR TRAIL5 kmkm
This urban trail ollows a ormer CN spur line that once
connected Oshawa industries with the rest o North
America. The trail recognizes Colonel Starrs many
contributions to the City o Oshawa and Canada. This
paved trail provides quick access to Downtown Oshawa
(see last page). Relatively fat in nature, the trail has
many road crossings. Caution should be used whenapproaching and crossing intersections.
12 City of Oshawa Information Centre Stop
to gather inormation about the many natural areas,
cultural and historical attractions.
13 Cowan Park
14 Memorial Park Centrally located, this historical
park hosts arts and cultural events throughout the
year. The park is also the site o the Citys Cenotaph
honouring the men and women who served in
armed confict.
15 GM Centre Durham Regions premiere
entertainment centre and home o the Oshawa
Generals.
16 YMCA
17 Mary Street Community School Park
18 Alexandra Park
19 Connaught Park Community Centre
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Adelaide Ave E
Rossland Rd E
Bond St E
King St E
Olive Ave
SimcoeStS
CentreStS
CentreStS
SimcoeStN
RitsonRdN
RitsonRdS
Bloor St E
Highway 401
Bloor St W
Adelaide Ave W
Hillcroft St.Buckingham
DivisionSt
MarySt
Exit to
Grove Ave
Exits toHaig St
Exit toJarvis St
LvivBlvd
GolfSt
William
CowanPark
500 m
TO:Joseph Kolodzie
Oshawa CreekBike Path
N
AlexandraPark
ConnaughtPark
YMCA
General MotorsCentre
MemorialPark
Mary StCommunitySchool Park
DowntownOshawa
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City of Oshawa Information Centre
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HARMONY CREEK TRAILARMONY C REEK TRAIL4 kmkm
This paved trail is surrounded by lush vegetation and
meanders through the valley along the Harmony
Creek. The natural surroundings o the valley provides
a migration corridor or wildlie and naturalization
projects have helped improve water quality. The trail
has a number o steep slopes and edges with close
proximity to the creek. Caution is advised whenaccessing and maneuvering the trail.
20 Donevan Recreation Complex Additional
amenities include an outdoor skateboard park and
an ice pad.
21 Farewell Park Watch a ball game, shoot some
hoops or just enjoy a picnic.
22 Eastbourne Park A great location or a picnic.
Rossland Rd E
Exit toCobblehill Dr
Exit toDowning Ct
HillcroftSt
Hillcroft St
Exit toRegent Dr
RitsonRdN
HarmonyRdN
Ritson
RdS
WilsonRdN
W
ilsonRdS
Harmony
RdS
Bond St E
King St E
Olive Ave
Adelaide Ave E
Exit toCamelot Dr
Exit toHarmony RdviaHoskin Ave
EastbournePark
Farewell Park
DonevanRecreationComplex
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500 m
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22
TO:Shopping
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WentworthStW
WentworthStW
Stevenson Rd S
Park Rd S
PhillipMurrayAve
PhillipMurrayAve
W
entworthStE
Colonel
SamDr
Highway
401
HarbourRd
Farewell St
Ritson Rd SSimc
oeStS
Exitto
ConneryCr
Trail
continues
through
Whitby
Trail
continues
through
Clarington
CampX
Memorial
Lakefront
WestPark
GoldPoint
Wetland
Renaissance
Park
Lakeview
Park
Second
Marsh G
eneralMotorsof
CanadaHeadquarters
500m
N
StoneStPark
PumphouseMarsh
&SouthOshawa
CommunityCentre
LakeOntario
McLaughlinBay
WildlifeReserve
TO:
JosephK
olodzie
Oshaw
aCreek
BikePath
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Lakewo
ods
Park 28
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WATERFRONT TRAILATERFRONT TRAIL11 km1 kmOshawas section o the 780 km Lake Ontario Waterront
Trail ollows the shores o Lake Ontario. The trails in
Lakeront West Park and Stone Street Park were built to
meet accessible standards. Caution should be used on
other portions o the trail that may contain steep slopes
and unprotected edges close to the Lake.
23 Camp X Established in 1941 as the rst secret
agent training school in North America.
24 Lakefront West Park Eight lighted slo-pitch
diamonds and a concession stand (open seasonally).
25 Gold Point Wetland
26 Renaissance Park
27 Stone Street Park, Pumphouse Marsh and South
Oshawa Community Centre
28 Lakewoods Park Includes an outdoor skateboard park.
29 Lakeview Park The jewel o Oshawas waterront,
Lakeview Park is the citys most popular picnicdestination.
30 Second Marsh Administered by Friends o
Second Marsh this 123 hectare coastal wetland has
exceptional historical and environmental
signicance to explore along walking trails.
31 General Motors of Canada Headquarters
32 McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve Home to a
wide variety o native vegitation, birds, mammals
and sh. Also eatured is the Dogwood Trail, or use
by the visually impaired.
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TRAIL USERS CODERAIL USERS CODEPlease respect the ollowing code:
Motorized vehicles are not permitted.
Hunting is not permitted.
Abide by the signs regarding permitted trail use.
Cyclists must keep right, use a bell or verbal
indication when passing, travel at moderatespeed, use caution around pedestrians and
dismount when crossing streets.
Keep right to allow others to pass.
Keep the trails clean.use the trash
receptacles as provided (maximum ne
o $5000 or littering).
Keep pets on a leash.
Leave fowers, plants and trees or others
to enjoy.
Respect and protect our natural resources. Be advised that trails are prone to seasonal
fooding and reezing.
TRAIL ATTENDANTRAIL ATTENDANTOn weekdays year-round a City employed Trail
Attendant is available to answer questions, and help
ensure a pleasant and inormative experience while
using the trails.Keeping the trails ree o litter is the responsibility o
all users.
NATURAL FEATURESATURAL FEATURESBoth the Oshawa and Harmony Creek valleys have
vegetation that is typical o Southern Ontario valley
lands. A variety o native plant material blends to orm
an active ecosystem presenting many opportunities
to enjoy a variety o recreational activities. Many o
the trails are intentionally preserved in a natural state.
Whether travelling our trails by oot, rollerblades, or
bicycle, or enjoying bird watching and shing, Oshawas
trail system has a lot to oer.
DOWNTOWNOWNTOWNDowntown Oshawa is easily accessible rom the Joseph
Kolodzie Oshawa Creek Bike Path and the Michael Starr
Trail. Shop and dine downtown or enjoy the murals
and foral displays. Places to visit include The Robert
McLaughlin Art Gallery, Oshawa Public Library, City Hall,
the Canadian Automotive Museum and Memorial Park.
Take in a show or a hockey game at the GM Centre or
visit the downtown campus o the University o OntarioInstitute o Technology.
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