Civic Recreation Complex - Oshawa, Ontario

Travelling W. A.

Civic Recreation is a great place for kids to learn swimming. The instructors are very patient and friendly, and the environment is safe and well-maintained. My child had a wonderful learning experience here. Highly recommend it to other parents!

Syed A. A.

I have been working out here since September 2025, which has been over 6 months! Never had an issue, the mens room was safe from theft. Never lost anything, never had a rude interaction with anyone.
But the memberships are very costly, not worth it if we are just gonna use the gym. Getting a membership means buying access to all their facilities. A lot of which i dont use, so it's not worth it for me. But i am sure it's a great option for those who want to swim, skate, or use the dome with Level 2 access.
Apparently, they have level 3 access, too. i assume that includes classes, like martial arts and yoga.
It's definitely worth it for families!

Chris H.

My son's competitive soccer team practices here in the winter months. Very large indoor field that can be sectioned off into 4 smaller fields. I've also rented the field for a large group of friends, but it's not cheap.

rick J.

Great place for indoor soccer in the winter. There are track facilities and a pool as well.

R.M

I use the gym facility here. If you like to train in a quiet & less rowdy space where you don't have to wait to use equipment, you'll enjoy it here. There is usually one desk/instructor persons to guide if needed. The complex houses other sports activities like swimming, football, etc. Gym access is free for Trent students from September-April, but registration is needed at the desk.

Surega S.

Though this is the only pool with a separated warmer kiddie pool.. it is not worth it.

1. They only have one universal bathroom with only 2 private showers.. as you can imagine, with 15 to 20 kids/people taking swimming lessons at a time, this leaves you with the option of having to come with another person so they can save one of those private areas to give your child a shower or let your child freeze until the people in private showes come out

2. The showers are ALWAYS HOT, like scalding hot. I've complained numerous times and it's probably why most parents just change their kids and shower at home. I would not recommend swimming lessons for young kids or babies here for this reason. I'm surprised they haven't gotten sued yet...

3. They have a rule that the entrance door from the showers to the pool must stay open at all times.. whoever the genius architect was clearly wasn't thinking.. to have little kids come in and try to take a quick shower will once again choose between freezing because of the cold air coming through the door or burn from the hot water

I understand it's cheaper to get your kids swimming lessons at a community centre but this place is not worth the pain. I'll be testing the water temperature in the showers at the next class and will share!!

Adam P.

The male bathrooms in the field house are DISGUSTING! this is the second week in a row there is piss all over the floor around the urinals and the stalls, someone totally missed the toilet and took a shit right on the floor beside the toilet. I have seen civic staff walking around but no one is checking on them. I spoke to a staff member and the answer I got was "we will get around to it" then they walked away and sat in a corner chatting with eachother. This place used to be a nice place to play and for kids to come but it seems to be going downhill lately.

Saad N.

Lots of open space and so many activities to do! It’s also free to cost the playground and enjoy with the kids!!! Really recommend! 👍