Best playgrounds in Oshawa, Ontario

Inclusive indoor play centre at 1656 Nash Rd Unit 11 in Courtice, a short drive east of Oshawa. Built for neurodivergent families and anyone who wants a calmer play space: sensory room, sensory swing, open play, private play sessions, respite drop-off, sibling care, and ECE-led summer camps. Grand opening June 28, 2026. Startup pricing may change; open play from $20/hr and private play from $27/hr on playtoriacentre.com. (365) 403-2189.

Large indoor play centre at 680 Laval Dr in the Prime SmartCentres plaza (Oshawa South), a short drive from Playloola on the same stretch of Laval. Trampolines, multi-level soft play, ninja-style obstacles, wall climbing, a toddler zone, arcade games (separate purchase), party rooms, and an on-site café. Admission listed from $11.99 for toddlers and $23.99 for ages 4 and up, with an extra fee for additional adults; weekends, P.A. days, and school holidays may use timed sessions. Parents supervise children in this unsupervised play area. Entry is first come, first served when capacity allows. Check funvilla.ca/oshawa for hours before you go. (905) 720-1409, Oshawa@funvilla.ca.

Brand-new indoor playground at Prime SmartCentres Plaza (Oshawa South), 560 Laval Dr. Admission is $16.99 per child; no cost for parents. Colourful soft play, slides, climbing zones, and interactive areas for toddlers and young kids, plus a dedicated party space for birthdays. Parents can relax in comfortable seating; café on site. Open daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free on-site parking. Reservations required (walk-ins only if capacity allows). Good for rainy days, toddler playdates, and weekend family outings. See playloola.com to book.

Seasonal washroom building on site. Splash pad park with washroom confirmed.

Seasonal washroom building on site (May–October). Portable washrooms available when main facilities are closed. Municipal splash pad. Typically open daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. from late spring through summer (weather permitting). See oshawa.ca/splashpads for seasonal status.

No washroom on site. Mini soccer field only.

Splash pad park with seasonal washroom building. Municipal splash pad. Typically open daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. from late spring through summer (weather permitting). See oshawa.ca/splashpads for seasonal status.

Swings only.

Washrooms available via the Storie Park Community Centre on site.

In Oshawa, just off the 401 (often searched as “Whitby bowling”). Not the same as Playdium’s mini-bowling in Whitby.

Free community park on Thornton Rd N between Rossland Rd and Taunton Rd. Playground for all ages, shaded seating, accessible washrooms, pickleball courts, expanded BMX park, Strider bike path, walking trails, and gardens. Eight accessible parking spaces and a new crossing. Stroller-friendly paths and open layouts. Opened 2025; check City of Oshawa for any closures or events.