Outdoor Sport Field Status

During the playing season, the City of Oshawa will update the Field Status page as required.

During periods of inclement weather, permit holders and users are encouraged to check this website after 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for information on field closures. The website will not be updated on weekdays after 4:30pm or on weekends.

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Outdoor Sport Field Status Details

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Outdoor Sport Field Closure Policies and Procedures
The decision to order a short term closure of the field and cancellation of permitted play is made when the fields are considered unsafe and when there is potential for long term damage that could affect other permitted use.

Closure and cancellation decisions can be made by:

• On site City staff and the Parks Manager or designate at AA and A class facilities (major competitions and special events)
• On and off site Parks staff (local games, practices at B and C class facilities)
• Designated game officials (once the game is in progress and on a game-by-game basis only)

A playing field is judged unplayable and an event is subject to cancellation if:

• There is visual ponding of water on the turf surface
• Water sponges when walking on the playing field
• There are any extreme weather conditions, e.g. electrical or hail storms
• Field surface damage poses a risk to any user and the corporation

In addition to considering a field unplayable per criteria above, the cancellation of a major competition or event must also consider the following:

• Age of the players and level/caliber of play
• Travel distance for out of town teams
• Input from the affected user (if available)

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