Spotlight shines on Oshawa’s Sunnyside Park grand re-opening

Oshawa celebrated the grand re-opening of Sunnyside Park last week, a renovation that made the park – located just south of downtown – more accessible and family-friendly.

“The redevelopment of Sunnyside Park incorporates valued feedback from the community,” said Councillor Brian Nicholson, who chairs the Safety and Facilities Services Committee. “Making sure neighbourhood parks have exactly what the community needs is key to creating spaces everyone can enjoy together.”

Sunnyside Park, a 1.13-hectare neighbourhood park on McKim Street between located between Ritson Road and Simcoe Street in Ward 4. now features a multi-court surface for basketball, ball hockey and more; junior and senior playground equipment (including an accessible swing); accessible park pathways; and a shade structure with seating. Additionally, tree plantings connect the natural environment throughout the park.

“Sunnyside Park has been enjoyed by many generations over the years,” said Councillor Rick Kerr, the Vice-Chair of the Safety and Facilities Services Committee and the regional councillor for the ward. “It’s exciting to see it receive a much-deserved update for the neighbouring community, and I’m positive it will be utilized for many years to come.”