Harmony Creek Trail
The Oshawa trails total almost 22 km of paved surface that provide citizens and visitors opportunities to discover Oshawa's parks, beauty, culture and natural treasures. Both the Oshawa and Harmony Creek valleys have vegetation that is typical of Southern Ontario valley lands. Willow, maple, cedar, ash and cherry blend to form an active ecosystem. Good opportunities exist to discover other native plants such as Jack in the Pulpit, Ostrich Fern and Horsetail. Bird watching and sport fishing opportunities also exist.
The Harmony Creek valley has a significant impact on the Second Marsh ecosystem. The city and volunteers are working together to develop stewardship programs that will enhance the vegetation along the creek valley which in turn will improve water quality, provide migration corridors for wildlife and interpretive opportunities for trail users.
- Donevan Recreation Complex includes an indoor pool and arena for public swimming or skating during scheduled periods. Washrooms are available to the public year-round during operating hours.
- Farewell Park provides the opportunity to watch softball games on summer evenings, shoot some hoops with a friend, play on the playground equipment or enjoy a passive picnic.
- Eastbourne Park offers a variety of opportunities during your summer picnic. Playground facilities are also available.
- Natural Erosion Control has been undertaken in various locations along the Harmony Creek. Bioengineering techniques include creek bed realignment, fish habitat improvement and bank re-vegetation.
- Harmony Creek Diversion Channel was built in 1984 for flood control and is a good example of natural regeneration.
- Remnant Beaver Pond - During the summer of 1991, beavers established their home here and thrilled many local residents with their busy activities.
with information from the City of Oshawa web site.
Harmony Creek Trail
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