Closures & Cancellations
 |
Updated Jan. 24, 2022
Petawawa Civic Centre Closed until January 31st, 2022
The Petawawa Civic Centre (arena and rental rooms) will be closed until Monday Jan. 31, 2022 due to the current Covid restrictions. Please note that Community Services and the Petawawa Library remains open during their regular office hours. Visit our Covid Protocols page for more details and any updates.
Posted Jan. 19, 2022
Toboggan Hill - Open for the Season as of January 19, 2022
The Toboggan Hill located to the left of the Centennial Park trailhead entrance (1111 Victoria St. beside the Fire Hall) is now open for the 2022 season. All current COVID-19 Provincial regulations and protocols will apply. All toboggan hill users are asked to maintain physical distancing from others who are not from the same household. An outdoor gathering limit of 10 persons currently applies to all outdoor recreational facilities. Masking is required when using the toboggan hill. People exhibiting signs of illness should not enter outdoor recreation areas. If you think you may be sick, use the Government of Ontario’s self-assessment tool for COVID-19 and follow the subsequent directions.
Please use caution when sliding. Parental supervision and helmets are strongly recommended. Please note the Centennial Park hill (directly behind the Municipal Office/above the Evergreen Stage) is NOT a designated sliding area. This hill includes trees, gardens, stone walkway and other potential hazards that create unsafe conditions for sliding in this location.
Posted Jan. 14, 2022
Outdoor Rink Update - Open for the Season as of January 15, 2022
Posted Jan. 7, 2022
Outdoor Facilities Update
Outdoor Rink – 677 Pineridge Crescent (behind OPP station)
With the cold weather finally upon us, staff are busy preparing the ice at the outdoor rink to be safe and playable for the upcoming 2022 season. Rink users are reminded that the outdoor rink is currently closed until the ice meets operational specifications for safe use. Please check this website and Town social media accounts for notice of outdoor rink opening. All current COVID-19 Provincial regulations and protocols will apply. The outdoor rink currently has a capacity of 25 persons. Should there be 25 persons on the ice, please restrict your use to maintain the capacity limit. If the outdoor rink is busy, come back when it's not as busy or use another area (Southside C.C. rink). All outdoor rink users are asked to maintain 2m physical distancing from others who are not from the same household. An outdoor gathering limit of 10 persons currently applies to all outdoor recreational facilities. Masking is required when on and off the ice. The change facilities are closed for the season. People exhibiting signs of illness should not enter outdoor recreation areas. If you think you may be sick, use the Government of Ontario’s self-assessment tool for COVID-19 and follow the subsequent directions.
Toboggan Hill – Centennial Park (use parking at Municipal Hall 1111 Victoria St.)
The Town’s toboggan hill located in Centennial Park is still awaiting sufficient snow to facilitate safe use. As soon as the snowpack on the hill permits safe use and meets operational specifications, the hill will be opened for use. Please check this website and Town social media accounts for notice of toboggan hill opening. All current COVID-19 Provincial regulations and protocols will apply. All toboggan hill users are asked to maintain physical distancing from others who are not from the same household. An outdoor gathering limit of 10 persons currently applies to all outdoor recreational facilities. Masking is required when using the toboggan hill. People exhibiting signs of illness should not enter outdoor recreation areas. If you think you may be sick, use the Government of Ontario’s self-assessment tool for COVID-19 and follow the subsequent directions.
Posted Sept 14, 2021. Revised Sept 20, 2021.
Seasonal Closures September 20, 2021
Please be advised that some of our facilities have now closed for fall/winter. Petawawa Point (rentals, washrooms, mobi-mats, accessible dock, sun shades), the Splash Pad, Bike Park, Skateboard Park, Beach Volleyball Courts, Mini-Putt, and Kinhut Canteen are now closed.
Posted Sept 3, 2021
Ongoing Electrical Issue with Tennis Court Lights
The lights for the tennis courts at the Petawawa Civic Centre are currently inoperable due to an electrical issue. Because of the complex nature of the issue within the underground electrical system, it may be weeks until it is resolved. Please check back here for any updates. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Outdoor Ice Rink is offically closed for the season. (03/09/2021)
Construction Yard Bike Park - Closed until Spring 2022. General Notice for summer season: During and after periods of heavy rain, Construction Yard Bike Park will be closed. Re-opening after rain is delayed to allow for maintenance.
Please check our Facebook page or back on this page for updates about conditions, closures and cancellations.
