Community information hub

Ward 4 Community Dashboard

Track local projects, understand key issues, and share what matters most in your neighbourhood.

Ward 4 is changing quickly. This dashboard is designed to help residents see what is happening across the ward, follow major local projects, and share concerns directly with Dave Thompson's campaign.

Explore Ward 4 Issues

Click a map marker or dashboard card to see what is being tracked, why it matters, and where resident feedback is needed.

Map note: Approximate project locations for orientation. Official ward boundaries and exact site details are available through the City’s Find Your Ward tool.
Parks & Public Spaces

Rotary Park Redevelopment

What's happening: Rotary Park reopened July 2026 — new outdoor pool, splash pad, and playground.

Why it matters: It’s one of Ward 4’s biggest community spaces for families, recreation, and neighbourhood connection.

Current status: Open. Dave is focused on maintenance planning, safety, and free community access going forward.

Dave's view: “A win for Ward 4 — now let’s make sure it’s maintained and stays open to every family.”

Photos/videos/news: Visit oshawa.ca for pool schedules.

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Parks & Public Spaces

Memorial Park & Downtown Public Spaces

What's happening: Public space safety, maintenance, events, accessibility, and resident comfort are being tracked.

Why it matters: These spaces affect downtown quality of life, local events, foot traffic, and community confidence.

Current status: Tracking resident feedback.

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Downtown & Business

Downtown Oshawa Business District

What's happening: Vacant storefronts, parking, foot traffic, public space concerns, and small business conditions are being tracked.

Why it matters: A healthy downtown affects jobs, property values, community pride, and daily services for residents.

Current status: Tracking — business and resident comments welcome below.

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Downtown & Business

Oshawa Centre District

What's happening: Commercial activity, traffic, parking, transit access, and nearby development pressure are being monitored.

Why it matters: This district is a major destination and affects movement, local commerce, and surrounding neighbourhoods.

Current status: Tracking — resident and business feedback welcome.

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Development & Infrastructure

GO Station Area

What's happening: Transit access, traffic, parking, nearby development, and infrastructure capacity are being tracked.

Why it matters: GO-area decisions can affect commuting, density, road use, and long-term neighbourhood planning.

Current status: Tracking project updates and resident feedback.

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Development & Infrastructure

Former Post Office Redevelopment

What's happening: Redevelopment status, heritage questions, timelines, and public communication are being tracked.

Why it matters: Prominent downtown properties influence civic identity, business confidence, and trust in follow-through.

Current status: Tracking — verified updates to be added as confirmed.

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Development & Infrastructure

Major Housing & Condo Developments

What's happening: Major housing proposals, construction impacts, servicing, traffic, parking, and community fit are being tracked.

Why it matters: Growth affects affordability, infrastructure, public services, and how Ward 4 feels day to day.

Current status: Tracking project links, timelines, and resident comments.

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Development & Infrastructure

Roads, Parking & Infrastructure

What's happening: Road work, parking pressure, transit connections, sidewalks, and construction disruption are being tracked.

Why it matters: Infrastructure decisions affect commute times, accessibility, emergency access, and neighbourhood livability.

Current status: Tracking — specific road and parking concerns welcome below.

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Taxes & Affordability

Taxes & Affordability

What's happening: Property taxes, senior tax deferral information, service value, and affordability concerns are being tracked.

Why it matters: Residents need clear information about costs, available programs, and value for tax dollars.

Current status: Information hub — plain-language updates in progress.

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Community Safety

Community Safety Concerns

What's happening: Lighting, public space comfort, downtown concerns, park safety, and resident reports are being tracked.

Why it matters: Residents should feel comfortable using public spaces, visiting downtown, and reporting local concerns.

Current status: Tracking — resident reports help identify patterns and priorities.

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Latest Ward 4 Updates

Recent developments and what the campaign is tracking across Ward 4.

Updated

Rotary Park Now Open

Rotary Park reopened July 2026 with a new outdoor pool, splash pad, and playground. Pool schedules at oshawa.ca.

Tracking

Property Tax Deferral

Programs exist for eligible seniors. We’re compiling a plain-language guide — check back soon or ask below.

Tracking

Downtown Development

Following timelines, parking, storefronts, and construction impacts as projects move forward.

Tracking

Community Safety

Resident feedback is being gathered to identify priority themes for Ward 4.

Tracking

Parks & Public Spaces

Maintenance and accessibility updates posted as they’re verified.

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Your local notes, photos, and questions help turn this dashboard into a practical resident resource.

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